Playmakers Laboratory Theatre
Allison Sokolowski has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Allison started their career as a Substitute Teacher in Burbank School District #111 from February 2015 to April 2016. In January 2016, they interned as a Literary Management and Civic Dramaturgy Intern at Victory Gardens Theater. Later in 2016, they worked as a Front Desk Office Manager at Vitality Health Center from August 2016 to June 2018, while also serving as a K-12 Substitute Teacher at Chicago Public Schools from April 2016 to June 2019. In 2018, they joined ACGME as a Continuing Medical Education Coordinator, where they provided support to the CME planning function until August 2021. In 2019, Allison took on the role of Artistic Director at Chicago Playback Theatre Ensemble, where they facilitated improvisational theater, movement, and music based on personal stories shared by the audience. Concurrently, they also worked as an Actor at their own business as a self-employed individual since December 2014. In 2021, they briefly served as an Assistant Coordinator at Playback North America from October 2021 to October 2022. Currently and since March 2023, Allison Sokolowski holds the position of Artistic Associate and Teaching Artist at Playmakers Laboratory Theatre.
Allison Sokolowski attended Illinois State University from 2012 to 2014 and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Theatre/Theater & English Studies. In January 2015, they obtained an Illinois Substitute Teaching License from the Illinois State Board of Education.
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Playmakers Laboratory Theatre
PlayMakers Laboratory is an arts education theater ensemble that works in Chicago elementary schools (third through fifth grades) with some of the most under-served students in the city. Our mission is to create an alternative learning environment in which children share their personal voices and celebrate the power of their imaginations. PML accomplishes this through creative writing workshops and in-school performances of children’s stories. Barrel of Monkeys also engages the broader community in support of the visions of children through public performances of their work. Barrel of Monkeys’ programming is comprised of three branches: the in-school residency program, after-school programs, and public performances. While each of these branches of our programming is essential to our mission of empowering the youth of Chicago’s creative voices, our in-school residency program is the core work of our organization. Objectives are to: Teach fundamental creative writing skills; Provide a safe and supportive learning environment; Build self-esteem and confidence in children; Adapt stories written by children for the stage by professional actors; and Present a smart, funny theater experience.
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