Forsyth County Schools

Penguin Project Support - 2024

The FoCAL Center's 2025 Penguin Project production of The Lion King is an opportunity for special-needs students to perform in lead and supporting roles of a show alongside a typical peer. The pairs rehearse for several months, then perform four shows in January for their parents, peers, and the community at large. This year they will also add a second troupe to compete with other schools in the region. This gift supports production funding for both troupes, which include production royalties, set costs, costumes, marketing/advertising costs, and staffing salary assistance (director, musical director, and choreographer).