CHICAGO

JABARI DREAMS OF FREEDOM was first commissioned by Artistic Director, Jacqueline Russell at the Chicago Children's Theatre in 2015.  After a writing period of 10 months, it received its first workshop in Chicago in winter of 2015.  The play then had a second developmental workshop directed by Lili-Anne Brown with musical composition by Jaret Landon in winter 2016. ​

NEW YORK

 JABARI DREAMS OF FREEDOM was awarded a residency in New York City at the New Victory Theatre as part of New Victory LabWorks 2018-19.  The residency included development, networking opportunities, rehearsal space, and multiple workshops over the course of the season that culminated in 2 public performances at 12 noon and 3 pm on June 29, 2019 directed by Daniel Carlton.