A few 'crumbs' about us

About ChocolateswebBorn (or baked) in 1982, Chocolate Chips was invited in to Kennedy-King College (one of the City Colleges of Chicago) 1987 to become a resident arts organization. We are easily accessible for our field trips and public performances and tour the Chicagoland area and beyond, bringing our engaging productions to schools, day care centers, churches, libraries, as well as many of the major institutions. About ChocoOther noteworthy projects include commissions to develop productions for the Museum of Science and Industry, Shedd Aquarium and The Field Museum. The Company has received Jewel-Osco's "Hidden Jewel in the Community" Award and has produced Song On The Shore as its first CD.

 

MISSION

Chocolate Chips Theatre Company is committed to promoting and preserving Black cultures, past and present, through diverse programming for young people ages 3 to 17. While delighting and enlightening young people with our presentations the company is also dedicated to remaining accessible to, and enjoyable by, all ages.

 

Board of Directors

  • L. Walls
  • Terry Cullers
  • Charles Whitaker
  • Nora Blakely
  • Cathy McClain Gordon
  • Larry Nance
  • JacQueline Ward
  • Da’aiyah Ziyad

 

Administration

  • Nora Brooks Blakely
    Producing Artistic Director
    • Cynthia A. Walls
      Director of Operations

      • Rhonda Preston
        Client Services Representative
      • Jesse Dean Stanford
        Bookings Manager