The 2020 Presidential Election is the opportunity for the young people we work with to gain another critical life skill – participating in our democracy. The Storycatchers Changing Voices ensemble is gearing up to be the newest generation of voters. Voting for the first time can be daunting, so this year we’re taking the lead […]
We all felt the pain when through the window of our media, we watched a white policeman push his knee into George Floyd’s neck, for an eternity. And we realized we were witnessing a murder by the police. Again. I can’t breathe. The world held its breath with him and then started marching, city by […]
When COVID-19 responses started closing facilities in mid-March, Storycatchers Theatre staff made the decision to shift all programming to virtual meetings and performances. This pivot came on the heels of preparation for the final performance of the musical I AM NOT YOUR HOMIE at the Illinois Youth Center – Chicago. On July 17th, we will launch the soundtrack for this show on IG […]
This time period is often described as unprecedented, uncertain, the new normal. Many have adapted to the current circumstances – social distancing, wearing masks to grocery shop, and finding a fine balance between keeping up with current events and keeping up with self-care. Optimistically, there has been more connection in creative ways and more reflection […]
It can be easy to forget all the factors that go into being successful at work. When we discuss job skills we often consider time management, communication, and technological skills. However… What happens when you can’t take public transit to work for fear of who will be on the same train? What do you do […]