TThe International
Theatre and Literacy Project
itlp.org
For information contact
sdimenna@itlp.org
Stephen DiMenna
Founder and Artistic Director
Founded in 2005, ITLP uses theatre as a means of
social uplift for children and young people living with the
challenges of poverty, crime, violence, gender inequity and
inequality in developing countries.
ITLP brings theatre artists to developing countries to conduct theatre workshops to teach English language proficiency, develop independent thinking, self-empowerment and gender equity. We strive to help underserved young people advance their educational and employment opportunities and nurtutre their voices as leaders to enable growth, change and community development.
Current ITLP Residencies
South Africa
In partnership with the iThemba Labantu Community Center
in Philippi Township and The Magnet Theatre in Cape Town
Rwanda
In partnership with The Agahozo Shalom Youth Village an orphanage and boarding school for Rwanda's most vulnerable youth and with LitWorld and Ready For Reading literacy programs in Rwinkwavu, Rwanda
Tanzania
In partnership with The Youth Theatre Project in Arusha and
The Youth Institute for Literacy and Creative Arts in Dar es Salaam