Imagination Stage wrapped up an eventful and celebratory 30th anniversary year on August 31, 2010. Here are highlights from the year that was.
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Highlights from 2009-2010
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 by adminThe Role of Play in Raising Creative Thinkers
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 by adminIn seeking new and interesting points of view for our Early Childhood Program, I attended a symposium called THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAY.
Pirate Treasure Hunt Photos
Tuesday, June 15th, 2010 by adminThese two photos are from our fabulous pirate treasure hunt on Sunday, June 13. It was our final 30th Anniversary Event and over 200 children and families participated. The festivities included singing sea chanties, learning to fight like a pirate, searching for treasure maps and plenty of “Yaarrs” and “Aye ayes!” Everyone got into the [...]
More VSA Festival Notes
Monday, June 14th, 2010 by adminI am always quick to say how much I love my job. Every day working at Imagination Stage is unique, exciting and challenging. So when I say that this weekend marks a truly outstanding moment in my career experience so far, that’s saying something. I was lucky enough to both attend and present at the VSA [...]
VSA Festival Notes from Diane Nutting
Friday, June 11th, 2010 by adminThis week, Imagination Stage’s Access Team has been attending the International VSA Festival and Education Conference taking place in Washington, DC. This event celebrates the intersection of arts and disability and welcomes over 2000 participants…
About Imagination Stage’s Work with D.C. Public Schools
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010 by adminA recent editorial in the Washington Post says it is not an accident that student test scores at D.C. Public Schools are getting better. We at Imagination Stage agree, and congratulate Michelle A. Rhee and the dedicated administrators and teachers in DCPS…
PETER & THE WOLF: In temporary hibernation!
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 by adminWe are so excited about our current production of PETER & THE WOLF! Problem is that with Rounds 1 and 2 of Snowblast, 2010 having caused unprecented closures at Imagination Stage…
Theatre that is truly created for very young children
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 by adminFor many years, I have been disturbed by the pressure on Imagination Stage to open our productions to children under age four. While I recognize that parents and teachers are nobly seeking arts experiences for pre-school children…
The Power of the Imagination
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 by adminA recent article in the Wall Street Journal entitled “The Power of Magical Thinking” underscores the raison d’etre of Imagination Stage. The article notes that research shows the importance of imagination in children’s cognitive development.
Inclusion Program Testimonial
Friday, November 13th, 2009 by adminImagination Stage has long had a commitment to inclusion and access for children with physical and/or cognitive disabilities. In summer 2009, supported in part by a grant from the National Inclusion Project, we provided inclusion support for 86 children…
