Golden Isles Penguin Project
"Our Penguins may not be able to fly but that doesn't keep their spirits from soaring!"
What is The Penguin Project?
The Penguin Project is a musical theater production that casts children and young adults with disabilities in all roles. All sing, dance and act in the show. Those individuals (Artists) will get assistance from on-stage peers (Mentors).
The Penguin Project was conceived by Dr. Andrew Morgan to give young people with special needs an opportunity to participate in the performing arts. In 2017, Golden Isles Penguin Project was launched with 21 Artists and 24 Mentors. Over the past five years, the number of Artists and Mentors has grown and they have performed Annie JR, Disney’s Peter Pan, JR, Shrek, The Musical JR, a Mini-Revue during 2020, Bye Bye Birdie: Young Performers Edition, Disney’s High School Musical JR, and Disney’s The Lion King JR all to sell-out audiences.
The Penguin Project demonstrates that individuals with special needs are fully capable of participating in community activities with the same dedication and enthusiam as others, if give the opportunity and support.
For more information about the original Penguin Project visit www.penguinproject.org. To become a participant or volunteer for the Golden Isles Penguin Project, contact us at info@goldenislesarts.org or call 912.262.6934.
Participants: Young Artists with Disabilities
The Penguin Project is open to any individual age 10 and up with a disability. Participants must be no older than 20 to start the program. This includes (but is not limited to) Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, visual impairment, hearing impairment and neurological disorders.
Peer Mentors
The Penguin Project utilizes a “peer mentor” system, linking each young artists with an age level peer who does not have a disablitiy. The peer-mentors work side by side with their partners, assisting them throughout the entire rehearsal process and on stage.
What show are you doing?
Golden Isles Arts & Humanities is coordinating the project. We have a team of theatre professionals and special education professionals to ensure that this is a fun, safe and memorable experience for everyone involved. For more information or to get involved please contact us at penguinprojectgi@gmail.com or info@goldenislesarts.org call 912.262.6934.
How do I sign up or get more information?
Complete the appropriate information form and return to us by mail – 1530 Newcastle Street, Brunswick, GA 31520. Or email us at penguinprojectgi@gmail.com or call 912.262.6934.
Penguin Project Forms
The Golden Isles Penguin Project is supported in part by the following sponsors:
Glynn Paton Foundation
The Winans Family Foundation
Yoder Family Foundation
And local individuals in our community
If you would like to help support the Golden Isles Penguin Project, donate or email executivedirector@goldenislearts.org.