The theater stage gives everyone a chance to come out of their shell. The script and lights provide a chance to share a vision or take on another persona.
The Penguin Project is set on and around the stage to provide a supportive environment for children with disabilities to explore their creative talents. It allows the children to interact with other children and volunteers to work on communication skills, self-confidence and self esteem.

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Cliff Williams / TPI Members of the Wetumpka Depot Penguin Project rehearse Thursday night. They have a cabaret production this week.

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Cliff Williams / TPI Members of the Wetumpka Depot Penguin Project rehearse Thursday night. They have a cabaret production this week.

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Cliff Williams / TPI Members of the Wetumpka Depot Penguin Project rehearse Thursday night. They have a cabaret production this week.

PHOTOS: Wetumpka Depot Penguin Project
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Cliff Williams / TPI Members of the Wetumpka Depot Penguin Project rehearse Thursday night. They have a cabaret production this week.

PHOTOS: Wetumpka Depot Penguin Project
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Cliff Williams / TPI Members of the Wetumpka Depot Penguin Project rehearse Thursday night. They have a cabaret production this week.

PHOTOS: Wetumpka Depot Penguin Project
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Cliff Williams / TPI Millbrook Middle School special education teacher Daniel Grant Harms has been leading The Penguin Project at The Wetumpka Depot since its inception in 2018.

PHOTOS: Wetumpka Depot Penguin Project
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Cliff Williams / TPI Members of the Wetumpka Depot Penguin Project, including Ollie Baggett, center,rehearse Thursday night. They have a cabaret production this week.

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Cliff Williams / TPI Members of the Wetumpka Depot Penguin Project rehearse Thursday night. They have a cabaret production this week.

PHOTOS: Wetumpka Depot Penguin Project
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Cliff Williams / TPI Wetumpka Depot Penguin Project director Daniel Grant Harms, left, speaks to the group during rehearsal.
PHOTOS: Wetumpka Depot Penguin Project
PHOTOS: Wetumpka Depot Penguin Project
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Cliff Williams / TPI Members of the Wetumpka Depot Penguin Project rehearse Thursday night. They have a cabaret production this week.
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Cliff Williams / TPI Members of the Wetumpka Depot Penguin Project rehearse Thursday night. They have a cabaret production this week.
PHOTOS: Wetumpka Depot Penguin Project
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Cliff Williams / TPI Members of the Wetumpka Depot Penguin Project rehearse Thursday night. They have a cabaret production this week.
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Cliff Williams / TPI Members of the Wetumpka Depot Penguin Project rehearse Thursday night. They have a cabaret production this week.
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Cliff Williams / TPI Members of the Wetumpka Depot Penguin Project rehearse Thursday night. They have a cabaret production this week.
PHOTOS: Wetumpka Depot Penguin Project
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Cliff Williams / TPI Millbrook Middle School special education teacher Daniel Grant Harms has been leading The Penguin Project at The Wetumpka Depot since its inception in 2018.
PHOTOS: Wetumpka Depot Penguin Project
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Cliff Williams / TPI Members of the Wetumpka Depot Penguin Project, including Ollie Baggett, center,rehearse Thursday night. They have a cabaret production this week.
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Cliff Williams / TPI Members of the Wetumpka Depot Penguin Project rehearse Thursday night. They have a cabaret production this week.
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Cliff Williams / TPI Wetumpka Depot Penguin Project director Daniel Grant Harms, left, speaks to the group during rehearsal.