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Macon County 4-H and Pipe Dreams Theatre Offer Afterschool Program

A group of kids and 1 adult sitting in a circle on a stage.

DECATUR, Ill.— Do you have an aspiring actor or playwright in your family who has been looking for an opportunity to express their creativity? Macon County 4-H and Pipe Dreams Theatre will provide the perfect outlet. The second session of Little Dreamers, a 6-week performing arts program, will be  3:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays from February 10 to March 25 at Pipe Dreams Theatre on Millikin University’s campus 1099 W. Wood St., Decatur. Children in grades 2-6 are invited to attend. The fee for this program is $5 for 4-H members and $25 for non-members.

Children who participate in theatre programs strengthen valuable communication and social skills and also have increased self-esteem and confidence in their academic abilities. Drama can also help improve reading and comprehension skills.

Current Pipe Dreams company members will teach acting technique, scene writing, stage blocking, costume design and more during the 6-week program. Register online or call (217) 877-6042 by February 7. Space is limited so register early. Email 4-H Extension Program Coordinator, Olivia Warren or Pipe Dreams Director of Education, Maya Dougherty for questions.

The 4-H program is provided through University of Illinois Extension and is open to youth ages 8 to 18. Youth learn skills for living by participating in individual or group learning experiences related to more than 200 project areas. Find Macon County 4-H on Facebook.

 

Register Online Starting January 27th


Contact

Olivia Warren
Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development
Macon Extension Office
3351 N. President Howard Brown Blvd., Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 877-6042
owarren@illinois.edu