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.
Posts Tagged ‘Classes’
The Performing Arts Give Kids a Community
Thursday, December 15th, 2011 by adminJournies in the Classroom and On-Stage: The Conservatory Ensembles
Thursday, December 1st, 2011 by adminHow fitting that the themes for both plays selected for this year’s Conservatory Program graduation shows center around a journey, as the productions themselves mark the end of an amazing journey for all the actors involved.
Creating ImagiFest 2011
Thursday, September 1st, 2011 by adminI love a good party. So, when I joined the staff at Imagination Stage in July of 2009, I was thrilled that part of my job would be creating unique community engagement events that reflect the creativity we have on staff, on stage, and in our classrooms. I couldn’t ask for better collaborators. Imagination Stage has some of the most fun, hardworking, thoughtful, and creative people I have ever encountered. This is a group that knows how to have serious fun (not just a tagline…we walk the walk).
Singing for Good Causes: Imagination Stage Student Elijah Lawrence
Friday, September 24th, 2010 by adminElijah Lawrence has been a student/performer at Imagination Stage for most of his life. He started classes when he was five years old and is now a high school freshman at Duke Ellington School of the Arts.
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.
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…
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…
