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#041: Refrigerator

An ode to an important kitchen appliance, by LaDonna M. of the West Pullman Park Words@Play Program.

By LaDonna M., West Pullman Park Words@Play Program. Adapted by Mary Winn Heider and Mike Tutaj.

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#040: My Birthday Present (Second Cell Phone)

The story of the best birthday present ever is interrupted... by itself. By Ramon D., Loyola Park After School Program.

By Ramon D., Loyola Park After School Program. Adapted by Curtis Williams. Performed by Curtis Williams and a host of Monkeys and musicians. From Monkeys Come Alive, Barrel of Monkeys' live concert CD.

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#039: Untitled (Basketball and DJ)

A dialogue between a boy and his basketball. By Jeremy from our Loyola Park After School Program.

Written by Jeremy in the Loyola Park After School Program. Adapted and performed by Tom Malinowski and Brandon Cloyd.

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#038: The Real Killer

A standoff between two villainous characters. By Solomon from our Loyola Park After School Program.

By Solomon, Loyola Park After School Program. Adapted and performed by Jason Sperling and Alex Goodrich.

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