The Old Globe in San Diego, CA, has established a strong reputation for its high quality, professional productions, some of which have made it all the way to Broadway. However, that is not the only focus of the prominent regional theatre company.
Read moreIntimacy Choreography and Youth Empowerment
I recently had the opportunity to attend a workshop led by Nicole Perry, an intimacy choreographer and coordinator, held by my university’s theatre program. Perry was brought in to educate students, faculty and artists in the area of the importance of her role in creating safe and equitable theatrical spaces.
Read moreThe Changing Existence Of The Arts In The Face Of The Pandemic
When the Covid-19 pandemic first hit, students were given very little time to transition from in-person to online learning. However, this quick switch not only impacted how students learned but also how they were able to engage with the arts, as well. The first time I had ever heard about zoom theater was during the height of the pandemic when Broadway was still shut down. While scrolling on Youtube I came across Acting For A Cause’s production of Pride & Prejudice.
Read moreYoung Playwrights for Change 2020: Lauryn Bonds and 'Brave'
At the 2020 AATE National Conference, the two winners’ YPC plays were announced, and virtual performances were presented with actors bringing the texts to life. Jordan Campbell had a chance to catch up with this year’s winner Lauryn Bonds about her experience creating her play, Brave.
Read moreToya Lillard: Nuggets of Freedom
Our seventh installment features Toya Lillard, with our host Courtney J. Boddie from the Teaching Artistry with Courtney J. Boddie Podcast, who holds spaces for Black girls, women and gender expansive youth to process how policies, procedures, practices and perceptions have adversely affected them. Lillard’s ultimate mission is to construct braver environments for personal reflection, where individuals share their stories with others in order to secure a sense of liberated community.
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