El Paso KIDS-N-CO.

appreciation of literature, social studies, art and the performing arts in tomorrow’s artists and patrons. Founded by Jan Wolfe, Chet Frame and Yvonne Carranza, KIDS-N-CO. educates and involves young people of all backgrounds in the theater arts. Through its programs, KIDS-N-CO. fosters self-esteem and self-discovery by emphasizing discipline, integrity, team-building, and communication skills in a positive and creative environment. promotes access to theater arts for families who do not have regular opportunities to appreciate theater in their lives because of economic, cultural, or other barriers. believes that theater provides a unique learning opportunity, which exposes children & adults alike to ideas and imagery that reflect their own experiences and challenge their own understanding of the world in which we live. To this end, KIDS-N-CO. aims to engage and inspire children, and to produce theater that reaches beyond the stage. Young people are not charged to participate in productions. Budget requirements are met through grants, corporate & individual donations, and other fundraising activities. Funds are used for costumes, scripts, royalties, building material, paint, tools, the monthly lease, utilities, payroll etc. programs are made possible through support from the Price's Give 'Em Five Fund, Peter Piper Pizza, tthe Robert E. & Evelyn McKee Foundation, the Hunt Family Foundation, and the Wells Fargo Foundation.