Education & Engagement

The Alice Rapoport Center for Education and Engagement at Goodman Theatre launches a new era for the theater’s decades-long commitment to using its art as education in service of positive social change. “The Alice” is a brand new 10,000 square-foot, LEED-certified nucleus of classrooms, a hands-on STEM learning lab, rehearsal spaces and more; audiences enter the facility via the mezzanine lobby. Under Willa Taylor, Walter Director of Education and Engagement, the Alice will enable the Goodman to impact hundreds more Chicago youth and learners of all ages and backgrounds through expanded programming. 

Recent Press Releases

August 28, 2018 | Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright Paula Vogel to Appear as Guest Speaker at “Igniting Imagination: The Art of Great Teaching” Education and Engagement Luncheon on September 20
August 7, 2018 | Goodman Theatre Youth Program Participants Commemorate 1968 Historical Events in Public Showcases

VIDEO and AUDIO

Education Program Montage HD:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/aha0tosi1d4anln/Education%20Montage_5.20_HD.mov?dl=0
Education Programs Montage | Goodman Theatre 

    If you are interested in learning more and/or pursuing a story about the Alice, we will be happy to arrange and interview for you with its creative leadership, led by Willa J. Taylor, Walter Director of Education and Engagement. 

    Press Items

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    _2018 MTI 1

    (L to R) MTI ensemble with teaching artist Breon Arzell in rehearsal for the final performance (devised and performed) by Goodman Theatre’s Musical Intensive program (August 11, 2018). GoodmanTheatre.org/MusicalTheaterFinal

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    Goodman Youth Arts Council (GYAC)

    A leadership development program that allows youth who’ve previously participated in the Goodman’s education programs (SSS, CBYC or PlayBuild Youth Intensive) to stay involved after they’ve aged out. Members act as ambassadors for the Goodman in their communities and schools and work to expose their peers to Goodman productions.

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    GeNarrations

    A writing workshop for adults aged 55+ in which participants develop personal narrative performance pieces based on themes raised by Goodman productions and performed in a public forum.

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    CONTEXT: Discourse & Discussion

    A series designed to engage the community in debate, dialogue and a deeper dive into the themes within Goodman productions. Unlike a traditional post-show discussion that centers on the production, CONTEXT explores how issues raised within the play resonate in today’s culture. 

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    _Alice 1

    Entrance to the Alice Rapoport Center for Education and Engagement at Goodman Theatre 

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    _Alice 2

    The Clifford Family Lobby in the Alice Rapoport Center for Education and Engagement at Goodman Theatre 

    Author: Goodman Theatre/Erik Scanlon

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    _Alice 3

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    _Alice 4

    The Walter Family Foundation Lab in the Alice Rapoport Center for Education and Engagement at Goodman Theatre 

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    _Hansberry Day 1

    Mamie Hansberry (Playwright Lorraine Hansberry’s sister) at Lorraine Hansberry Day at Goodman Theatre 

    Author: Liz Lauren

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    _Hansberry Day 2

    Chuck Smith at Lorraine Hansberry Day at Goodman Theatre on May 19 

    Author: Liz Lauren

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    _Hansberry Day 3

    The cast of The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window at Lorraine Hansberry Day on May 19 at Goodman Theatre 

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    _Hansberry Day 4

    Mamie Hansberry and students from Hansberry College Prep at Lorraine Hansberry Day on May 19 at Goodman Theatre 

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    _2018 PlayBuild 1

    (L to R) Abigail Aderito and Konstanza Storemont in rehearsal for the final performance (devised and performed) by Goodman Theatre’s PlayBuild Youth Intensive program at (August 10, 2018). GoodmanTheatre.org/PlaybuildYouthFinal.

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    _2018 PlayBuild 2

    (L to R) Gina Rose Pieri, Xochitl Ramirez, Donovan Pittman, Ava Alexander, Matreiya Wedemeyer and Kayla Gilmore in rehearsal for the final performance (devised and performed) by Goodman Theatre’s PlayBuild Youth Intensive program at (August 10, 2018). GoodmanTheatre.org/PlaybuildYouthFinal

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    _2018 MTI 2

    Paris Richardson and ensemble in rehearsal for the final performance (devised and performed) by Goodman Theatre’s Musical Intensive program (August 11, 2018). GoodmanTheatre.org/MusicalTheaterFinal

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