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Penguin Project Peoria

The Penguin Project Peoria

East Peoria, Illinois - Tazewell County

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May 15, 2026

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Peoria

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1401 E Washington St, East Peoria, IL 61611

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Provider overview

Penguin Project Peoria gives young artists with developmental disabilities ages 10 to 21 a supported musical theater experience with peer mentors and family volunteers.

The Penguin Project Peoria is an inclusive theater program where young artists with developmental disabilities perform fully staged musicals with peer mentors and community theater partners.

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Ages
Young artists with developmental disabilities ages 10 to 21, and peer mentors ages 10 to 21
Season
Annual production process with late-summer information meeting, fall rehearsals, and winter performances
Cost
The source says there is no cost to participate; families should confirm current application and production details.

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Eastlight Theatre

1401 E Washington St, East Peoria, IL 61611

The source says Penguin Project Peoria has a home at Eastlight Theatre and rehearses through its annual production process.

Programs and offerings

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Supported musical theater participation

Inclusive theater production process for young artists with developmental disabilities and peer mentors.

Ages
Young artists with developmental disabilities ages 10 to 21, and peer mentors ages 10 to 21
Season
Annual production process with late-summer information meeting, fall rehearsals, and winter performances
Schedule
The source describes rehearsals beginning in early September, typically twice per week, with productions staged in mid-January.
Cost
The source says there is no cost to participate; families should confirm current application and production details.
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Last checked
May 15, 2026
Why this is listed
The official Penguin Project Peoria introduction page describes participation for ages 10-21 with developmental disabilities, peer mentors, family and volunteer support, rehearsals, Eastlight Theatre partnership, and no audition process.
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Program details we found

Supported musical theater participation

The official Penguin Project Peoria introduction page describes participation for ages 10-21 with developmental disabilities, peer mentors, family and volunteer support, rehearsals, Eastlight Theatre partnership, and no audition process.

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Inclusion and support details

What the provider says: The program pairs each young artist with an age-level peer mentor and uses family and adult volunteer support throughout rehearsals and performances.

Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm application timing, cast limits, safety criteria, rehearsal site, performance site, mentor match, communication supports, mobility access, transportation, restroom access, and backstage support needs.

What we checked

What we found: The official Penguin Project Peoria introduction page describes participation for ages 10-21 with developmental disabilities, peer mentors, family and volunteer support, rehearsals, Eastlight Theatre partnership, and no audition process.

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Is Penguin Project Peoria reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?

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Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.

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