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\n \n\t\t\t\t\tSummer Theatre\t\t <\/span>\n\n\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\tFor all children in grades K-8\t\t <\/span>\n <\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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D41Kids Foundation Theatre is for all children in K-8th grades. Children will learn acting, singing, dancing, and teamwork. Most of all, kids will have FUN! Our first two musical productions were The Lion King in 2022, and Moana in 2023. They were a tremendous success, raising significant funds to enrich local students. We have the honor of working with local director Gina Wood. Read more about the upcoming production, past productions and our team. Please see below for how you can support youth theatre and our educational mission.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\n \n\t\t\t\t\tWe are thrilled to announce the 2024 D41 Kids Summer Production will be Beauty & the Beast!\t\t <\/span>\n\n\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\tJuly 26-28, 2024\t\t <\/span>\n <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Registration opened on Friday February 2, 2024 and we are officially at our max enrollment<\/span>.\u00a0If you are still interested, please register for the waitlist<\/a>. If an opening becomes available, you will be contacted.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Gina Wood<\/h3>\n

Director<\/h4>\n

Gina\u00a0has been directing children’s theatre programs for over 30 years, and here in District 41 for almost 20 years.\u00a0 She enjoys sharing her own experience, skills, and passion for the performing arts with children from preschool to high school!\u00a0 Her goals as a director are to build individual\u00a0children’s self-confidence, emphasize the\u00a0importance of working with others as a supportive team, and learn all the elements of the performing arts while having the MOST fun!\u00a0 In addition to directing both the Hadley Theatre Arts and Ben Franklin Drama programs, Gina has her own Backyard Drama Camps and private acting clinics.\u00a0 \u00a0She is also the Director of Children’s Ministry at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.\u00a0 She is so honored and excited to be part of the D41 Kid’s\u00a0Foundation production!<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Karen Winter<\/h3>\n

Production Manager<\/h4>\n

Karen\u00a0Winter\u00a0has been an integral part of the production team for Hadley Theatre Arts since 2009. She has lent her organizational talent to everything behind the scenes – from backstage management and front of the house operations to creating sets and costumes. Her years of experience working on local school musicals make her the ideal partner for the D41 Kid\u2019s Foundation productions. In addition to her experience with local theatre, she works as an administrator for the Wheaton Yamaha Music School and sits on the board of the Glen Ellyn Children\u2019s Resource Center. Karen is a \u201ctheatre mom\u201d extraordinaire – and she is thrilled to be part of an organization that is bringing theatre to ALL kids in our community.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Kate Marsh<\/h3>\n

Production Manager<\/h4>\n

Kate is a life-long lover of theatre who was thrilled to become a theatre mom in 2019.\u00a0\u00a0Since then, she has worked on costumes, backstage management, rehearsal coordination and vocal coaching.\u00a0\u00a0She is thrilled to continue to work with the D41 Kids Foundation on the summer musical after volunteering on the inaugural production in 2022.\u00a0\u00a0Kate believes that theatre and the arts are important for all kids today, and is excited to contribute to this program.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Marta Scarleski<\/h3>\n

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After searching for a fundraiser that would bring the kids and families of D41 together, Marta recruited Director Gina Wood and long-time theatre mom Karen Winter to launch the D41Kids Foundation’s first ever theatrical production in 2022. ‘The Lion King’ raised $25K for the Foundation, and Marta became a full-fledged first-time theatre-mom, with her two children loving the production as much as she did. Marta’s favorite part was watching the children’s confidence grow and thrive throughout rehearsals. She looks forward to another fantastic production of ‘MOANA’ in 2023!” Marta is the Vice Chair of D41Kids Foundation and has been on the board since 2020.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n \n\t\t\t\t\tThank you for supporting our past productions!\t\t <\/span>\n\n\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/span>\n <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Our past shows have been exceptionally fun and successful! Please enjoy some of the photos below and consider participating in or supporting this summer\u2019s production. Thank you for your role in helping make the magic happen.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Help Make The Magic Happen<\/h2>\n

Sponsorship Opportunities<\/h3>\n

We would like to ask you to kindly consider partnering with D41 Kids Foundation, as an official sponsor of our 2024 Summer Theatre Fundraiser. We think you\u2019ll agree that this is a wonderful opportunity to show how much you care about area children and their families. Your official sponsorship will not only help area children and their families, but it will also give you a number of benefits. See our previous sponsors below.<\/p>\n

Producer’s Club<\/h4>\n

The D41Kids Foundation Producer\u2019s Club is a group of invaluable patrons whose donations will help underwrite the up-front operational cost. In return for their generosity, Producer\u2019s Club members are granted<\/p>\n

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The D41Kids Foundation Producer\u2019s Club is a group of invaluable patrons whose donations will help underwrite the up-front operational cost. In return for their generosity, Producer\u2019s Club members are granted <\/span>weekly shout-outs on social media, larger company logo on cast t-shirts, recognition during curtain speeches, larger signage in the lobby, Company name and logo listed in program and advertisements. And NEW this year…. character visits to your local Glen Ellyn business!<\/div>\n
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Spotlight Sponsor<\/h4>\n

Spotlight Sponsors receive receive one shout-out on social media,\u00a0small company logo on cast t-shirts,\u00a0recognition during curtain speeches,\u00a0small signage in the lobby,\u00a0Company name listed in program and advertisements.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Summer TheatreFor all children in grades K-8<\/h1>\n

D41Kids Foundation Theatre is for all children in K-8th grades. Children will learn acting, singing, dancing, and teamwork. Most of all, kids will have FUN! Our first two musical productions were The Lion King in 2022, and Moana in 2023. They were a tremendous success, raising significant funds to enrich local students. We have the honor of working with local director Gina Wood. Read more about the upcoming production, past productions and our team. Please see below for how you can support youth theatre and our educational mission.<\/p>\n \"D41 <\/a>\n

We are thrilled to announce the 2024 D41 Kids Summer Production will be Beauty & the Beast!July 26-28, 2024<\/h3>\n

Registration opened on Friday February 2, 2024 and we are officially at our max enrollment.\u00a0If you are still interested, please register for the waitlist<\/a>. If an opening becomes available, you will be contacted.<\/p>\n <\/use><\/svg><\/em> Learn More <\/a>\n Registration & Sponsorship <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n

Meet Our Theatre Team<\/h3>\n\"Gina\n

Gina Wood<\/h3>

Director<\/h4>

Gina\u00a0has been directing children's theatre programs for over 30 years, and here in District 41 for almost 20 years.\u00a0 She enjoys sharing her own experience, skills, and passion for the performing arts with children from preschool to high school!\u00a0 Her goals as a director are to build individual\u00a0children's self-confidence, emphasize the\u00a0importance of working with others as a supportive team, and learn all the elements of the performing arts while having the MOST fun!\u00a0 In addition to directing both the Hadley Theatre Arts and Ben Franklin Drama programs, Gina has her own Backyard Drama Camps and private acting clinics.\u00a0 \u00a0She is also the Director of Children's Ministry at St. Mark's Episcopal Church.\u00a0 She is so honored and excited to be part of the D41 Kid's\u00a0Foundation production!<\/p>\n\"image\n

Karen Winter<\/h3>

Production Manager<\/h4>

Karen\u00a0Winter\u00a0has been an integral part of the production team for Hadley Theatre Arts since 2009. She has lent her organizational talent to everything behind the scenes - from backstage management and front of the house operations to creating sets and costumes. Her years of experience working on local school musicals make her the ideal partner for the D41 Kid\u2019s Foundation productions. In addition to her experience with local theatre, she works as an administrator for the Wheaton Yamaha Music School and sits on the board of the Glen Ellyn Children\u2019s Resource Center. Karen is a \u201ctheatre mom\u201d extraordinaire - and she is thrilled to be part of an organization that is bringing theatre to ALL kids in our community.\u00a0<\/p>\n\"Kate-Marsh\"\n

Kate Marsh<\/h3>

Production Manager<\/h4>

Kate is a life-long lover of theatre who was thrilled to become a theatre mom in 2019.\u00a0\u00a0Since then, she has worked on costumes, backstage management, rehearsal coordination and vocal coaching.\u00a0\u00a0She is thrilled to continue to work with the D41 Kids Foundation on the summer musical after volunteering on the inaugural production in 2022.\u00a0\u00a0Kate believes that theatre and the arts are important for all kids today, and is excited to contribute to this program.<\/p>\n\"Marta\n

Marta Scarleski<\/h3>

Event Chairman<\/h4>\nAfter searching for a fundraiser that would bring the kids and families of D41 together, Marta recruited Director Gina Wood and long-time theatre mom Karen Winter to launch the D41Kids Foundation's first ever theatrical production in 2022. 'The Lion King' raised $25K for the Foundation, and Marta became a full-fledged first-time theatre-mom, with her two children loving the production as much as she did. Marta's favorite part was watching the children's confidence grow and thrive throughout rehearsals. She looks forward to another fantastic production of 'MOANA' in 2023!\" Marta is the Vice Chair of D41Kids Foundation and has been on the board since 2020.\n

Thank you for supporting our past productions!<\/h3>\n

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