Spaa Theatre Performing Arts Center

1 SPAA Theatre continues to provide a wide variety of virtual stage productions to the general public at reasonable prices. The theatre offers an average of one production per quarter as well as a variety of programs designed to empower those who take advantage of the available trainings & workshops. The theatre performances and daily operations are staffed primarily by volunteers. 2 In addition, SPAA is currently providing sexual risk avoidance education SRAE services in Illinois to youth of all ethnicities and socioeconomic statuses. The purpose of this program is to implement education exclusively on sexual risk avoidance. It teaches young participants to voluntarily refrain from non-marital sexual activity. This program seeks to address teen birth rates TBRs and STD rates in the target communities. It delivers Title V-SRAE training through evidence-based education in schools and community-based sites. It is designed to provide evidence-based curricula based upon age appropriateness. The Connected by Love program serves youth ages 10-12. While the Relationship Choices & Consequences 3.0 program serves youth ages 13-19. All youth participate in positive youth development activities. They are screened for trauma and high-risk behaviors and are linked to additional services as needed. This program is expected to serve eight hundred youth over a two-year period.