Our Mission
Mud Theatre Project uses the power of storytelling to amplify the voices of those who have been silenced and to illuminate the concerns of our shared communities.
Our Vision
Mud Theatre Project engages in the arts to achieve social change on behalf of overlooked communities.
Our Story
The Mud Theatre Project: Transforming Communities Through the Arts
Mud Theatre Project was born within the writing community of the Illinois Department of Corrections, where we harnessed the power of the arts to shed light on the journey through the classroom to prison pipeline. During this transformative process, members of our team evolved into national award-winning playwrights, journalists, and artists.
Now, as we reintegrate into our communities, our primary goal is to breathe life into neglected spaces through our guiding motto: Transformational Therapeutic Rehabilitation Through the Arts. We believe in the inherent ability of artistic expression to spark change, foster healing, and cultivate hope in even the most overlooked corners of society.