Theater productions give elients of A Special Macer, partially sponsored by Gerald Anto Group, a chance to aperss themselves, deavlop language skills and self-confidence. The group is performing "The Little Mermaid Jon March 4. A Special Place's The Little Mermaid Jr. takes to the stage on March 4 Those looking to support a and volunteers have also been good cause while enjoying an working tirelessly to build sets, entertaining night out should make costumes and run sound head to Compass Church in and lighting to make sure the Naperville on March 4 for a very production goes off without a special performance of A Special hitch. The evening kicks off with Place's "Ihe Little Mermaid Jr." Since 2012, A Special Place ITALIAN INSPIRED KITCHEN has provided opportunities for + BAR, followed by the live those living with disabilities to performance. Ihe event is truly a make friends and have a good testament to the dedication and time. The 501(c)(3) hosts a hard work of all involved as well multitude of events including as an opportunity for A Special a delicious meal courtesy of VAI's exercise programs Place cast members to showcase summer such as yoga in park and an their talents to friends. family, annual stage production and and audience members. advocates for the creation of supportive housing. The evening for all," said Butler. organization is also looking forward to once again offering Memaid Jr are not possible Saturday Night Hang Outs for without the generous support festivities including Halloween, of donors such as Gerald the Super Bowl and New Year's Auto Group, which has been Eve ease. The organization's theater Special Place. Thanks to their program is one of its most and others' contributions A important programs, as provides an outlet for those who offering programs at no cost to utilize A Special Place's services all participants, despite higher to express themselves as well as operating costs in 2022 due to develop their language skills, self- COVID-19. confidence and stage presence. Over the years, productions supporting A Special Place and have continued to grow and the work they do" said Donna evolve, much to the benefit of all Lawler. Vice President of The involved. "Every year their voices vital need in the community, and are louder, and their smiles we couldn't be more pleased to are bigger" said Cheryl Butler, watch them continue to grow." President of A Special Place. "Ihe Little Mermaid Jr" cast members and volunteers have been hard at work since Auggust to put on A Special Place's latest contact cheryl@aspdus.org. production. The cast, which consists of members ages 3 to 28, have been rehearsing every Thursday evening since the summer to make the play a smashing success. Many parents "It really is an unforgettable Events like "Ihe Little COVID restrictions a longtime supporter of A as it Special Place is able to continue "We're thrilled to continue Gerald Auto Group. "Ihey fill a To purchase tickets to "The Little Mermaid Jr." To learn more about Gerald Cares, visit https:// geraldcares.tumblr.com. Gerald Cares www.GeraldCares.com Theater productions give elients of A Special Macer, partially sponsored by Gerald Anto Group, a chance to aperss themselves, deavlop language skills and self-confidence. The group is performing "The Little Mermaid Jon March 4. A Special Place's The Little Mermaid Jr. takes to the stage on March 4 Those looking to support a and volunteers have also been good cause while enjoying an working tirelessly to build sets, entertaining night out should make costumes and run sound head to Compass Church in and lighting to make sure the Naperville on March 4 for a very production goes off without a special performance of A Special hitch. The evening kicks off with Place's "Ihe Little Mermaid Jr." Since 2012, A Special Place ITALIAN INSPIRED KITCHEN has provided opportunities for + BAR, followed by the live those living with disabilities to performance. Ihe event is truly a make friends and have a good testament to the dedication and time. The 501(c)(3) hosts a hard work of all involved as well multitude of events including as an opportunity for A Special a delicious meal courtesy of VAI's exercise programs Place cast members to showcase summer such as yoga in park and an their talents to friends. family, annual stage production and and audience members. advocates for the creation of supportive housing. The evening for all," said Butler. organization is also looking forward to once again offering Memaid Jr are not possible Saturday Night Hang Outs for without the generous support festivities including Halloween, of donors such as Gerald the Super Bowl and New Year's Auto Group, which has been Eve ease. The organization's theater Special Place. Thanks to their program is one of its most and others' contributions A important programs, as provides an outlet for those who offering programs at no cost to utilize A Special Place's services all participants, despite higher to express themselves as well as operating costs in 2022 due to develop their language skills, self- COVID-19. confidence and stage presence. Over the years, productions supporting A Special Place and have continued to grow and the work they do" said Donna evolve, much to the benefit of all Lawler. Vice President of The involved. "Every year their voices vital need in the community, and are louder, and their smiles we couldn't be more pleased to are bigger" said Cheryl Butler, watch them continue to grow." President of A Special Place. "Ihe Little Mermaid Jr" cast members and volunteers have been hard at work since Auggust to put on A Special Place's latest contact cheryl@aspdus.org. production. The cast, which consists of members ages 3 to 28, have been rehearsing every Thursday evening since the summer to make the play a smashing success. Many parents "It really is an unforgettable Events like "Ihe Little COVID restrictions a longtime supporter of A as it Special Place is able to continue "We're thrilled to continue Gerald Auto Group. "Ihey fill a To purchase tickets to "The Little Mermaid Jr." To learn more about Gerald Cares, visit https:// geraldcares.tumblr.com. Gerald Cares www.GeraldCares.com