Tellin' Tales Youth and Young Adult Programming
Tellin' Tales Theatre
Chicago, Illinois - Cook County
Source checked
May 29, 2026
Chicago
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360 East Randolph Street, Suite 1006, Chicago, IL 60601
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Provider overview
Tellin' Tales Theatre in Chicago offers inclusive storytelling and theatre programming where youth and young adults with and without disabilities write, rehearse, perform, and build advocacy and creative leadership skills.
Tellin' Tales Theatre is a Chicago theatre organization that uses personal storytelling and performance to bridge disabled and non-disabled communities through youth, young adult, adult solo performance, outreach, and accessibility-minded productions.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://tellintales.org/contact/
- Phone
- 312-540-1330
- Ages
- Middle school students with and without disabilities for Six Stories Up; young adults ages 18+ with and without disabilities for writer workshops
- Season
- Annual and seasonal youth, young adult, workshop, production, and performance schedules
- Cost
- Families should confirm current program costs, ticketing, workshop participation, and accessibility accommodations directly with Tellin' Tales Theatre.
Location contacts
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The source lists the Tellin' Tales office in Chicago and current production activity at Filament Theatre.
Programs and offerings
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Inclusive storytelling and theatre mentorship
Mentored storytelling and performance programming for middle school students and young adults with and without disabilities, including Six Stories Up and young adult writer workshops.
- Ages
- Middle school students with and without disabilities for Six Stories Up; young adults ages 18+ with and without disabilities for writer workshops
- Season
- Annual and seasonal youth, young adult, workshop, production, and performance schedules
- Schedule
- The source lists current production dates for Six Stories Up and describes a six-week summer young adult writers workshop; future dates should be confirmed directly.
- Cost
- Families should confirm current program costs, ticketing, workshop participation, and accessibility accommodations directly with Tellin' Tales Theatre.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
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Listing check
- Last checked
- May 29, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official Tellin' Tales Theatre Youth and Young Adult Programming page describes Six Stories Up, an annual mentoring program between middle school students with and without disabilities and adult theatre mentors, lists a current Chicago production with sign language interpretation and audio description, and describes a Young Adult Writer's Workshop for ages 18+ with and without disabilities.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Inclusive storytelling and theatre mentorship
The official Tellin' Tales Theatre Youth and Young Adult Programming page describes Six Stories Up, an annual mentoring program between middle school students with and without disabilities and adult theatre mentors, lists a current Chicago production with sign language interpretation and audio description, and describes a Young Adult Writer's Workshop for ages 18+ with and without disabilities.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source describes mentor-supported storytelling, equal participation by children with and without disabilities, sign language interpretation, audio description, writing workshops, performance, outreach, advocacy, and creative leadership.
Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm application steps, rehearsal and performance location, mentor support, ASL or audio description availability, sensory and communication needs, transportation, restroom access, seating, and whether the program is a fit for the participant's age and goals.
What we checked
What we found: The official Tellin' Tales Theatre Youth and Young Adult Programming page describes Six Stories Up, an annual mentoring program between middle school students with and without disabilities and adult theatre mentors, lists a current Chicago production with sign language interpretation and audio description, and describes a Young Adult Writer's Workshop for ages 18+ with and without disabilities.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
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- Provider websiteTellin' Tales Youth and Young Adult Programming
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What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
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- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sensory-friendly activities: what changes are made to sound, lighting, crowds, timing, quiet space, and re-entry?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Is Tellin' Tales Youth and Young Adult Programming reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Tellin' Tales Theatre?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
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