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h are 30 Rock Producers. Jeff is also Music composer for the show and Tina an Actor and Writer. Jeff was a Child's Play Actor, Musical Director from 1989-1995. Tina was a Child's Play Teaching artist. Jeff Richmond is a Musical Genius and Modern Renaissance Man who contributed so much to Child's play during his long run. The Theme song "Stories and Poems" (the song in this video) Was composed by Jeff Richmond. Thank you Jeff for all you have done for Child's Play!! Child's Play Touring Theatre Founded in 1978, Child's Play Touring Theatre was the first theatre company to realize the value of children's own writing and perform exclusively stories and poems written by young authors. Combining the important, imaginative writings of children with the craftsmanship of professional theatre artists and educators, They created a unique stage where children's voices can be heard, examined and treasured. A nationally recognized, 501(c )3 not-for-profit organization, they inspire young people to read, write and think creatively. The goal at Child's Play is to help children understand the value and significance that writing and reading has on their lives. Their performances and workshops offer a powerful teaching tool that strengthens and enhances the teaching and learning process. Many of the songs were composed from children's original poems by 30 Rocks Writer and former Childs Play Cast Member Jeff Richmond including Child's Plays Theme song "Write a Story" which was co written by Michael Thomas. Another well known Child's Play Writer in Residence was SNL and 30 Rock performer and writer Tina Fey Over the years, Child's Play has developed multiple partnerships with other arts education organizations to bring enhanced arts curricula to schools and communities throughout the United States. To date, we have reached over 4 million children, educators and adults through workshops http://www.cptt.org/programs/school/index.html, residencies http://www.cptt.org/programs/school/residency.html, after school programs, and summer camps http://www.cptt.org/programs/summer_camp/index.html, and have performed the original works of over 15,000 young writers. Their Mission Artistic To share, encourage, and validate the creativity of children by performing original works of theatre, music and dance adapted from literature written by young authors. Educational To motivate children to write and think creatively and to enhance writing education in schools by sharing drama-based approaches to writing instruction. Organizational To elevate the status of theatre for young people by providing full time employment, with benefits, to theatre artists. The future dreams of the company include reaching an even greater audience through the website, increased international touring, an educational television program which will give young writers a chance to see their work produced for television, and the publication of their vast repertory in CD, video, and anthology form. Category: Entertainment Tags: Jeff Richmond Chicago Children's Theatre Child's Play Touring Theatre Tina Fey Educational Theatre Chicago Kids Theatre Chicago Victor Award License: Standard YouTube License