Celebration of Authors Gala 2025!

PlayMakers Laboratory will present our annual fundraising gala A Celebration Of Authors 2025: A Family Friendly Fundraiser  at the National Museum of Mexican Art on Friday, June 20, 6:30pm – 10:30pm. Celebrate arts education across Chicago. There will be Food + Drinks! Silent auction! Games!

And of course, A LIVE performance of stories written by our students! 

All proceeds from this event support PlayMakers Laboratory, making it possible to bring Arts Education to Chicago Public School students. 

Attire is Fancy-Schmancy: Meaning you can come dressed to the nines and look oh so very fancy; or you can wear a silly hat, a funny outfit, or dress in your cool-personal-style to show off your Schmancy side! 

For 28 years PlayMakers Laboratory has served Chicago Public School students by providing a creative writing residency program aimed primarily at elementary schools. Our company of over 60 teaching artists utilize creative drama and storytelling to promote literacy and self esteem during our in-school residencies and park district programming. Each year, our programs serve more than 4,000 young people across Chicago. In our 6 week writing residencies, a whopping 88% of students improve writing scores by at least one level over the course of our residencies. Plus, 100% of classroom teachers report that our program supports their student’s writing and improves confidence and self-esteem.