Community Arts Partner – The Creative Advantage

Participant Details

Community Arts Partner Name: Seattle Repertory Theatre

Partner Type: 1

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Individual Bio or Organizational Statement

Seattle Repertory Theatre offers an August Wilson Residency for High School Language Arts classes. We aim to connect students to the life and work of America’s premier black playwright, August Wilson. Using his Pulitzer Prize-winning play Fences as a cornerstone, the residency focuses on acting, critical thinking, and creative collaboration using a variety of interactive and engaging theatrical exercises. Students will read Fences aloud during the residency with the Teaching Artist, then participate in lesson plans directly tied to the themes of the play. Selected activities will include:

An overview of the life and work of August Wilson including a multimedia presentation featuring rare footage, images and production photographs from Wilson’s renowned Century Cycle.
Students will engage in a robust examination of the n-word's place in literature and society
Students will analyze Wilson's use of symbolism through.
Acting Performance. Students will perform short scenes and monologues then assess their own work as well as the work of others.
Acting Technique. Students will understand the importance of acting technique, including the importance making strong physical, vocal and imaginative choices.
Students will work in small groups to create their own 5-minute Fences adaptation

Curriculum can be tailored to meet specific classroom needs.

Contact Information

First Name: Alex

Last Name: Reed

Address: 155 Mercer Street

Address 2: PO Box 900923

City: Seattle

State: WA

Zip: 98109

Email: alex.reed@seattlerep.org

Phone: 206-443-2202 x 1094

Website, Blog or Social Media Link

Facebook: www.facebook.com/seattlerep

Other: instagram.com/seattlerep#

Grade Levels Preferred

Grade Levels Preferred: 9th - 12th

Artistic Disciplines

Discipline: 2, 4, 6

Type: Acting Performance and Technique Scene/Text Analysis Character Development Production Design

Experience

Previous School Partnerships

WA State TAT Lab Graduate

Other Trainings or Certifications

Sample Lesson Description: Student / Classroom Residencies

Sample Workshop Description: Teacher Professional Development

Areas of Experience and Expertise

Approved Professional Development Provider: 1

Approved Classroom Residency Provider: Yes

Lesson Plan

Integrated Art

Cultural Art

Teaching Approach

Teaching Philosophy + Approach: As an organization, Seattle Repertory Theatre is committed to ensuring that the American theatre is a place of true equity--a space where people from a diverse set of backgrounds and identities can feel welcome and free to express the realities of their cultural and personal experiences. We especially want members of historically underserved groups and communities to feel included in our theatre and ultimetely seek to play a leading role in realizing the dream of creating a theatre community that is truly representative of the diverse city in which we live. Through the August Wilson Residency, we hope to inspire students to value equity in the theatre, and indeed in all facets of life. We work toward empowering students to take responsibility for their presence in the world and to step into their dignity and worth as human beings.

Curriculum Integration Possibilities: Language Arts, Social Studies, History, Social Justice, Theater,

Special Skills and Areas of Expertise: Professional Development (specializing in 6-12 teachers) Special Education ELL

Testimonials from Schools: Patrick Dougherty- hpdaugherty@pierce.ctc.edu Steve Miranda- stevemiranda@gmail.com

Fees

Fees: $1500.00 for the complete 10-class residency. If the classroom teacher would like us to complete the residency in less than ten classes, we can tailor the curriculum to accommodate their needs. Cost of a tailored residency is $150.00 per class period. We ask that teachers commit to a minimum of six class periods.