Residency Programs

Lookingglass Residency Programs bring the world of the theatre straight to the classroom through guest artist residencies. Our teaching artists focus on teaching the “Lookingglass method”, which emphasizes invention, transformation, and collaboration. Additionally, we work with schools and teachers to develop arts-integrated curriculum designed to support learning in the classroom. Our unique curriculum is aligned with the Illinois State Standards for arts education. Our programs can be offered during school or after school, and are individually customized with our partners’ goals and needs in mind. Currently we are at work in over twenty schools and community agencies in and around Chicago! To bring a Lookingglass program to your school, or to inquire further, please contact Lizzie Perkins, Director of Education and Community Programs at 773.477.9257 x104.

Participating Schools and Community Programs

Amundsen High School
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School
Blaine School
Bronzeville Lighthouse Charter
Johnathan Burr Elementary School
Center for Enriched Living 
Salmon P. Chase Elementary School 
Curie Metropolitan High School
Mary Mapes Dodge Renaissance Academy 
Gage Park High School 
Harlan Community Academy High School
Hawthorne Scholastic Academy
Hyde Park Academy High School 
Infinity Math, Science & Technology High School
Benito Juarez Community Academy High School 
Thomas Kelly High School  
Kelvyn Park High School 
John F. Kennedy High School
Keshet Day School 
Keshet High School
Martin Luther King Lab School
Lawrence Elementary
Manley Career Academy High School
Oscar Mayer Elementary
Mercy Home for Boys and Girls 
Murray Language Academy
Notre Dame High School For Girls 
Park School 
Richards Career Academy High School
Nicholas Senn High School 
Mark Skinner Elementary School
South Loop Elementary 
Von Steuben Metropolitan Science High School 
Taft High School 
Uhlich Children's Advantage Network (UCAN)
Washington Elementary School (Evanston)