Penguin Project Peoria
The Penguin Project Peoria
East Peoria, Illinois - Tazewell County
Source checked
May 15, 2026
Peoria
1 checked detail
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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.
Quick facts
- Registration
- https://penguinprojectpeoria.org/us/
- Contact page
- https://penguinprojectpeoria.org/contact-us/
- Phone
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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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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.
How we checked this listing (1 public sources)
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Listing check
- 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.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
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.
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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- Provider websitePenguin Project Peoria introduction
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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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