“Reach for the Stars” Chair by Artist Amy Glass…Sponsored by Morton Youth Theatre
Artist: Amy Glass
Organization: Morton Youth Theatre
Medium: Refinished secondhand chair, acrylic paint, lacquer finish
About the organization: The Morton Youth Theatre program exists through the Morton Park District and is a summer program that allows theatre “for kids, by kids.” It gives young people (ages 6-18 years old) the opportunity to participate in a full-scale musical production. We offer opportunities for participants both on and backstage. I was heartbroken that we had to postpone the MYT program this last summer, until summer 2021.
About the chair: Inspired by my father-in-law’s recent series of night photography featuring the Milky Way, I wanted to create a work that was meaningful and incorporated the phrase, “reach for the stars,” a sentiment I say frequently to MYT participants. Theatre, and our program, can be a safe place and has a strong feeling of family for our young participants and I wanted to paint something positive and enduring. The chair itself was also obtained from a fellow cast mate