http://abclocal.go.com/wls/video?id=7303536
ABC-7 Chicago covers the Red Kite experience.
http://chicago.timeout.com/articles/kids/82434/red-kite-right-on#ixzz0f54qvF2m
"Chicago Children’s Theatre stages a play especially for kids on the autism spectrum"
http://nwitimes.com/lifestyles/recreation/kids-and-teens/article_eb524152-ae8d-5b66-a34b-8df4a8ed3446.html
"'Red Kite Round Up' steers children with autism into live theater"
http://mascblogger.blogspot.com/2008/12/students-enjoy-week-full-of-drama_02.html
This blog details Artistic Director Jacqueline Russell’s time working with students affected by autism spectrum disorder in Ottawa, Canada. Jacqui spent a week in Ottawa at Clifford Bowey Public School, teaching drama classes and exploring with the entire school population. Every student who attends Clifford Bowey is affected by a developmental disability; Jacqui made participation in the workshop accessible at any level so that each student felt included.
http://www.capeweb.org/Jacqui-Russell.mp3
This links to a radio interview given by Artistic Director Jacqueline Russell about her time in Ottawa, Canada. This links to an interview given by Artistic Director Jacqueline Russell, following a theatre workshop at Clifford Bowey Elementary school in Ottawa, Canada. Hear Jacqui speak about how theatre can help children on the autism spectrum label, identify, and express emotion.
http://www.chicagopublicradio.org/Content.aspx?audioID=22110
This links to an NPR radio interview given by Artistic Director Jacqueline Russell concerning the inauguration of the Red Kite Project, with the production of Red Kite Blue Moon, a multi-sensory performance installation created exclusively for children on the autism spectrum.
http://www.chicagochildrenstheatre.org/chicago-tribune-october-14-2007.html
How did The Red Kite Project begin? Get an inside peek at the creative process of this original theatre piece created for children with autism and their families. Chicago Tribune
http://www.chicagochildrenstheatre.org/chicago-tribune-october-21-2007.html
Experience the first preview performance for the Red Kite Project through the eyes of the students at Agassiz Elementary School, the children who had inspired the show. Chicago Tribune