Sad news from Albany Park Theatre Project, an ensemble of teenagers creating original theater out of the real-life stories of the Albany Park community in Chicago:

We are writing to share with you the news that Laura Wiley, co-founder and co-director of Albany Park Theater Project, died June 18, of ovarian cancer, which she had fought since her diagnosis four years ago. Laura continued to lead APTP while undergoing cancer treatment. During that time, Laura created and directed three original productions at APTP, led our college counseling program and mentored dozens of teen artists.

We are deeply saddened. Laura has touched the lives of many people through her kindness, her generosity, her humor, her spirit and her art.

The funeral will be held on June 20 at Shaare Tikvah B'nai Zion, 5800 N. Kimball Ave, Chicago. The burial will follow immediately at Memorial Park Cemetery, 9900 Gross Point Road, Skokie.

Shiva will be at David and Laura's home on Wednesday, June 20, after the funeral until 9:00 p.m.; Thursday, June 21 from 6:30 to 9:00, and Friday, June 22 from 4:00 until sundown.

Albany Park Theater Project Board Members,
Monica Badlani, Colby Beserra, Tamar Frolichstein-Appel, Helen Jameson, Debbie Reznick and Dan Weissmann

   

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