CHICAGO

JABARI DREAMS OF FREEDOM was first commissioned by Artistic Director, Jacqueline Russell at the Chicago Children's Theatre.  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 and received it's world premiere in Spring 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.  The residency included development, networking opportunities, rehearsal space, and multiple workshops over the course of the season that culminated in 2 public performances New York City at the New Victory New 42 space directed by Daniel Carlton.