Five New Plays Selected For This Summer's Make/Believe Theatre Festival For Young Audiences

CHICAGO - Feb. 16, 2023 - PRLog -- An ant who wishes to explore the world beyond her family's territory, a grandmother and granddaughter superhero duo and a helpful house spirit are among the cast of characters found in the fourth installment of Ghostlight Ensemble's Make/Believe short play festival for young audiences this year.

Ghostlight is excited to feature five new plays for young audience members to enjoy this summer with their family and friends, said festival producer Caryn Brieschke. For the first time more than half the plays are by local playwrights.

"These stories are fun for children to watch, but are also crucial to helping them understand the increasingly complex feelings they develop as they grow older and providing them with tools to deal with complicated situations they may find themselves in," Brieschke added.

This year's plays include:

• The Thing That Comes to the Basement by Chicago playwright Lori Taylor.
• Hannah and Halmoni Save the World! by Chicago playwright Juliet Kang Huneke.
• The Edge of Play by Utah, playwright Janine Sobeck Knighton.
• Finding Belief by Portland playwright Kwik Jones.
• Guardian of the House (Τόπακας) by Chicago playwright and Ghostlight Ensemble Member Maria Burnham.

Make/Believe is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 27; Sunday, May 28; Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4, at 1:30 p.m.

All five plays will be produced on each day of the festival at the NorthCenter Town Square – an outdoor space in the heart of the NorthCenter neighborhood (4100 N. Damen Ave., Chicago). Some seating will be available, but audience members are encouraged to bring their own chairs and picnics. The show is free, but donations are always appreciated.

Make/Believe is produced by Caryn Brieschke and is made possible, in part, by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and by support from the NorthCenter Chamber of Commerce. More information at https://www.ghostlightensemble.com/make-believe-2023.