Nonprofit

Barrel of Monkeys


  • About Us

    Barrel of Monkeys (BOM) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in its 20th year. We provide arts education programs to students aged 7-13 throughout Chicago, focused on storytelling, theater, and social-emotional skills. 

    Our objectives are:

    • to teach fundamental creative writing skills;
    • to provide consistent and nurturing attention to each student over a sustained period of time ;
    • to build each student’s confidence in self-expression, self-esteem, and writing skills;
    • to perform high quality, professional theater to the students we serve and the broader community; and
    • to form lasting partnerships.

    Our Mission

    Barrel of Monkeys (BOM) is an ensemble of actor/educators who create an alternative learning environment in which children share their personal voices and celebrate the power of their imaginations. BOM accomplishes this through creative writing workshops and in-school performances of children’s stories. BOM also engages the broader community in support of the visions of children through public performances of their work.

    Barrel of Monkeys (BOM) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in its 20th year. We provide arts education programs to students aged 7-13 throughout Chicago, focused on storytelling, theater, and social-emotional skills. 

    Our objectives are:

    • to teach fundamental creative writing skills;
    • to provide consistent and nurturing attention to each student over a sustained period of time ;
    • to build each student’s confidence in self-expression, self-esteem, and writing skills;
    • to perform high quality, professional theater to the students we serve and the broader community; and
    • to form lasting partnerships.

    Our Mission

    Barrel of Monkeys (BOM) is an ensemble of actor/educators who create an alternative learning environment in which children share their personal voices and celebrate the power of their imaginations. BOM accomplishes this through creative writing workshops and in-school performances of children’s stories. BOM also engages the broader community in…

    Cause Areas Include

    • Arts & Music
    • Children & Youth
    • Education

    Location

    • 4021 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
      Floor 1
    Illustration

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