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OPELIKA — Opelika Community Theatre (OCT) is seeking volunteers, mentors and participants to join the 2025-2026 Penguin Project and Penguin Players Program. The Penguin Project was founded 20 years ago by pediatric neurologist Dr. Andy Morgan, former medical director of the University of Illinois in Peoria. Morgan has always had a passion for theatre, both on stage and behind the scenes. He said he felt combining his love of medicine and theatre would be a perfect blend to introduce the performing arts to children, teens and adults, giving them an opportunity to explore their creative talents by pairing them with peer mentors. OCT was chosen to become the second Penguin Project Chapter for the state of Alabama by the national organization in November 2023. Ther

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