Storycatchers Theatre
Mbali G. has an extensive background in the arts and theatre industry. With experience in various roles at Storycatchers Theatre, The Chicago High School for the Arts, and Actors Theatre of Louisville, Mbali has honed their skills in arts education, program management, and artistic direction. Their educational background includes a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre from Ohio University and Bachelor's degrees in Fine Arts from Tshwane University of Technology.
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Storycatchers Theatre
Storycatchers works with youth in the juvenile justice system. We help them tell their stories through musical theatre. By moving beyond their histories, they transform their own lives, communities, and people like you who are ready to listen. “Stories have the power to create empathy within us, and over time, people begin to see the world through the eyes of the ones they have opposed.” - Jacob Rydell, Storycatchers alumnus and teaching artist. 73%-93% of incarcerated youth have experienced severe trauma. By providing a platform for youth to confront their trauma by writing and sharing their story, youth develop socially, emotionally, and creatively. These powerful stories create change, both individually and societally. We work with the Chicago Police Department in unique and critical ways. Our young people perform for judges and civic influencers. Every year, hundreds of at-risk children watch and discuss the stories performed in our musicals. Our goal is to teach youth the skills they need to emerge successfully from court-involvement and become leaders and mentors in their communities.