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Free Music & Theater

Make/Believe 2022: A Festival for Young Audiences at NorthCenter Town Square in Chicago

July 16, 2022 - July 30, 2022 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

This event occurs weekly,
on Saturdays

Photo credit: iStock/-Alina-

Location

4100 N. Damen Ave.

Chicago, IL 60618

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Description

The Make/Believe festival is back to the stage in 2022 with seven short plays by playwrights from around the country to be presented live, outdoors in July. This year is a mix of new and previously performed plays from past Make/Believe festivals, written by both local and national playwrights. For ages 10 and under.

Event cost: Free; donations accepted

Event times: 2:30-4 p.m. July 16, 23, 30, 2022

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 773-377-5342

Website: https://www.ghostlightensemble.com/make-believe-2022

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool

Neighborhood: Chicago

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