The Chicago Lights Literacy and Arts Program presents 8th Festival of the Heart, performed by students at Jenner School for the Arts, Manierre School, and Schiller School

This year's performance -- loosely based on the musical "Fame" -- explores participants' dreams and aspirations.

"The show will highlight the various talents of the kids, and the story is based on a rivalry between schools," explains Ben White, who has served as acting teacher, director, scriptwriter and 'everything-involved-with- theater' person for the last six Festivals of the Heart.