N/A VISION BOM strives to build a community that champions the vision of every child as a way to develop young people who believe in themselves. MISSION Barrel of Monkeys (BOM) is an ensemble of actors and educators that creates an alternative learning environment in which children share their personal voices and celebrate the power of their imaginations. BOM accomplishes this through creative writing workshops and in-school performances of children's stories from said workshops. BOM also engages the broader community in the visions of children though public performances of their work. BOM achieves this mission by: - Teaching fundamental creative writing skills - Providing a safe and supportive learning environment - Building self esteem and confidence in children - Adapting stories written by children for the stage by professional actors - Presenting a smart