Arts Learning
ACHF Arts Education
Thirty male and female participants will interact during an adaptive theater activity. After running a similar pilot program at Chrestomathy, staff commented that the individuals had no idea how much the program would mean to them. The opportunity to create dance and theatre was very satisfying. They looked forward to each week's meeting and to demonstrating how much they have retained. Drama Interaction will work closely with the directors and staff from each facility prior to beginning the program and also during the program. Evaluations will be done midway and at the end of the 12 week session. After each lesson, Chrestomathy staff and our teachers make adaptations for those that need it, and change future lesson plans accordingly. Our audience will also be asked to give verbal feedback and return written feedback as to the need of such programs here in the Twin Cities and how the program impacted students who participated.
95% of student mentioned this was a first-time experience; All 30 open spaces were filled and others expressed interest; 170 invited audience members attended performances. A significant outcome of this project is the fact that these students have never been in front of others in a performance environment. The increased level of self-esteem in the students was visibly tangible.
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