Artists: Penguin Players is for individuals, ages 16-100+, with disabilities. Artists are the stars of these super fun musicals and include mentors of the same age, but have a mentor-to-artist ratio of 1:5. This program is running in Ramsey and performing at Anoka Middle School for the Performing Arts in March, 2027.

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Peer Mentors: The Penguin Programs utilizes a “peer mentor” system, linking each artist with a peer who can confidently support an individual with special needs. Mentors must be at least 10 years old. The peer-mentors work side-by-side with their partners, assisting them throughout the entire rehearsal process and on stage.The mentors are responsible for knowing the lines, songs, and blocking of their partners. They are on-stage during the production, costumed to match or compliment their partners. They participate in the group production numbers but are trained to remain “in the background” and provide direct assistance to their partner only as needed.