Artist as Citizen
Do you believe in the power of Art to transform communities? This interactive workshop will focus on how we can delve beyond our technical training to harness our collective power and begin to build a space where everyone’s stories can be heard. Together, we will explore how we can use our craft as a means of ensuring the strength of our communities, our culture, and the future of the American theater. Come and reclaim ownership of your own artistic fulfillment.
Devising with ASTEP
ASTEP artists live at the intersection of the Arts and Global Justice. In this workshop, we’ll be building original pieces of Devised Theater using ASTEP’s unique process-oriented approach. Drawing from your own personal experiences and ideas, a few inspiring prompts, and techniques for devising that an ASTEP facilitator will guide you through, participants will create pieces around a common theme.
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We’re mid-way through the festival! Sharing updates from each of the eight regions visited so far are returning ASTEP team members:
Abby Gerdts, ASTEP’s Director of International Programs
* Saginaw Valley State University – Region 3 highlights
* American River College – Region 7 highlights
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Mauricio Salgado, ASTEP’s Director of Domestic Programs
* University of Nebraska-Lincoln – Region 5 highlights
* Cape Cod Community College – Region 1 highlights
* Los Angeles Theater Center – Region 8 highlights
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Nick Dalton, ASTEP Volunteer
* Towson University – Region 2 highlights
* Darton College – Region 4 highlights
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Alejandro Rodriguez, an ASTEP Volunteer Artist
* Centenary College of Louisiana – Region 6 highlights
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