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 moreArt And Gentrification
Art is central to thriving and healthy communities, offering limitless potential and power to catalyze transformative change at individual, collective, and structural levels. Therefore, examining the relationships artists, art facilitators, -curators, and -educators have to a space and community is foundational to an ethical and justice-oriented creative practice.
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 morePorto Santo Charter: Promoting Civic Participation in the Cultural Landscape
Earlier this year, in April 2021, the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the EU organized the Porto Santo Conference titled, “From Democratization to Cultural Democracy: Rethinking Institutions and Practices.” The two-day hybrid (in-person and online) event brought together major European cultural networks and non-governmental organizations to generate policy recommendations focused on advancing and strengthening democracy at the nexus of arts, culture, and education.
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