Art Project

For those participants with an on-stage role, skills such as the ability to portray character traits, reading and interpreting a script, and memorization techniques will improve. We also expect an improved understanding of lighting and staging queues, the ability to remember and utilize stage direction, and showcase the importance of timing. All of these skills culminate into giving kids the confidence to express themselves in front of a peer and community audience. Backstage crew will learn artistic elements of design and the importance of matching the staging to the tone of the script. Collectively, we anticipate attitudes and behaviors to change, as kids experience challenges and successes that come with learning new skill sets. Each participant will complete and design an Artist Biographical Statement. This creative poster will reflect upon their experience in the program and will be displayed for final performance for the audience and community members. These pieces will be similar to an artist's narrative in a playbill. Students will fill out an online survey to give feedback on the program including what they found to be most beneficial or positive, what they learned about themselves and what they'd wish for in a potential future program. The survey results will be evaluated by program leaders to consider the perception of our participants to ensure we continue to build a strong performing arts program.