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 ‘Teen Programs’
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.
Summer Theatre Campus: From the Classroom to the Stage
Monday, November 7th, 2011 by adminLast weekend we spent the afternoon at a great middle-school party.
Granted, we planned the party…so we could be a little biased. But what really made this event great were the attendees—all of them 2011 Imagination Stage Summer Theatre Campus (STC) alumni. These young people, ages 10 – 14 gathered together to attend a performance of Aladdin’s Luck at Imagination Stage, which was followed by a pizza party reunion—featuring music, games, and a teaser for STC 2012.
Student Spotlight: Jessica Levy
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011 by adminWorking in Youth Theatre involves an ongoing conversation with parents and students regarding feelings after casting. Young actors in particular get hung up on counting the number of lines they have in a play. The higher the number, the better the experience will be, right? The lower the line count must then be equated with having no talent. What if you’re cast in a musical which is written specifically to include only a handful of speaking roles and a large dancing and singing chorus who don’t have any dialogue at all? “How is my child acting if they don’t have any lines?” parents often ask. Underneath this sentiment: how are they going to be valued in the production if they do not speak on 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…
