Storybook Musical Theatre today announced a partnership with Target in recognition of its efforts in introducing live musical theater to children as young as three years old. The generous grant from Target will be used to introduce children to the experience of live theater through Pre-Show workshops, presented by Storybook Artist/teacher, in their classes. The children will learn about attending a live performance, be introduced to the characters in the show, and participate in theater related games and exercises. These activities will help their experience when they come to attend a Storybook production. Storybook will conduct a total of twelve workshops over its upcoming season of original musicals based on fairy tales, folk lore and children's literature.

"We thank Target for its generous support and hope that the Pre-Show Workshops are beneficial to the children and help them develop a life long appreciation for theater and the arts", said Patricia Goldberg, Artistic Director of Storybook.

This grant is part of ongoing efforts by Target to strengthen families and communities throughout the country. Since opening its doors, Target has given 5% of its income to organizations that support education, the arts and safe families and communities. Today that translates to $3 million every week.

"At Target, we are making a real difference every day through our grant-making program," said Laysha Ward, vice president, community relations, Target. "We're proud to partner with [nonprofit organization] as part of our ongoing commitment to give back to the communities where our guests and team members live and work."

Additionally, Target also gives through signature programs that are designed to inspire learning in children and families. Programs include:

• Take Charge of Education®, a school fundraising program
• Target Field Trip Grants, a program that helps educators bring learning to life for students through the distribution of grants
• Ready.Sit.Read!, a program dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of reading in children
• Target House®, which serves as a home away from home for families of children receiving life-saving treatment at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® in Memphis
• Target Volunteers, a program where Target team members and retirees annually donate more than 315,000 hours of time to more than 7,000 community-based projects

About Storybook
Storybook Musical Theatre is a professional, non-profit theatre company, beginning its 16th season, performs three original musical adaptations each season for family audiences. The 2007-08 season will present "Wizard of Oz", "Puss 'n Boots", and "Princess and the Pea" presented at two locations throughout the Philadelphia area. The Mitchell Performing Arts Center in Huntingdon Valley, PA. and the Bluett Theater of St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia. Storybook is dedicated to the education and enrichment of children and their families through the presentation of original musical adaptations of children's fairy tales, folk lore and literature in professional, full scale productions. It hopes to stimulate young minds and help establish a life long appreciate for theater and the arts.

About Target
Minneapolis-based Target serves guests at 1,502 stores in 47 states nationwide by delivering today's best retail trends at affordable prices. Target is committed to providing guests with great design through innovative products, in-store experiences and community partnerships. Whether visiting a Target store or shopping online at Target.com, guests enjoy a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to thousands of unique and highly differentiated items. Target (NYSE:TGT) gives more than $3 million a week to its local communities through grants and special programs. Since opening its first store in 1962, Target has partnered with nonprofit organizations, guests and team members to help meet community needs.