I’d like to share a common theme in my conversations with Imagination Stage families, a theme which I relate to personally. I hear frequently from parents that being in an acting or dance class has had a positive impact on their child. Many parents talk of how it has brought their child out of his/her shell, helped develop empathy, provided more confidence, or even—as one parent shared—given her and her teenage daughter a common interest to talk about. When I hear these comments and watch our students grow their theatre skills, I remember how theatre has also changed my life.
Archive for the ‘Big Picture’ Category
The Performing Arts Give Kids a Community
Thursday, December 15th, 2011 by adminA Response to “Early Learning Curve” Article in 6.10.11 Washington Post
Friday, June 17th, 2011 by adminImagiantion Stage’s Early Childhood Gurus, Kathryn Chase Bryer and Julia Krebs Patterson respond 6/10/11 article in Washington Post about preschool’s lasting benefits.
Arts Education is not ornamental, but fundamental
Monday, March 28th, 2011 by adminQuestion: How do we ensure that the U.S. economy remains a leader?
Answer: Encourage creativity in our next generation.
Watch a video of author Daniel Pink’s March 10th visit to Imagination Stage where he shared his vision on creativity and the critical aspect of arts education for the future of the U.S. economy. Read reflections on the event from Imagination Stage’s Managing Director Brett Crawford.
Crossing the Border: Writing for Kids and Adults
Thursday, December 30th, 2010 by adminWriting plays for children (and the adults who love them) is hard work. It is very rewarding, but it is very challenging. It is rigously demanding of the craft and emotionally demanding in content. Plays for children must have all the qualities of a good adult play and then…something more. These are my three reasons why:
Generosity Inspired by Junie B.
Friday, December 17th, 2010 by adminAt Imagination Stage, I have seen great evidence of children’s giving nature – whether it is an openhearted impulsive gesture or a thoughtful philanthropic decision.
Great Promise and Art in Baby Theatre
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010 by adminThe New York Times is devoting column inches to what is widely being hailed as the newest trend in theatre in the USA—theatre for the very young. As someone who has travelled to festivals across Europe and Canada and seen dozens of Baby Shows over the last decade, I have come to believe that Baby Theatre holds enormous promise not only for the immediate benefactors, its audience of children and parents, but also for shaping a more sophisticated teen and adult theatre-going public in the USA down the road.
Happy Arts in Education Week!
Sunday, September 12th, 2010 by adminCongress has designated the week of September 13 as the first-ever “Arts in Education Week.” This is a very positive showing of support for arts education and comes at a time when Congress is making plans to overhauls federal education policy.
Highlights from 2009-2010
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 by adminImagination Stage wrapped up an eventful and celebratory 30th anniversary year on August 31, 2010. Here are highlights from the year that was.
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…
Congratulations, Bonnie!
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010 by adminKudos to Imagination Stage Founder and Executive Director, Bonnie Fogel, for being named to The Daily Record’s 2010 list of Maryland’s Top 100 Women!
