dramatic dialogues

Dramatic Dialogues places participants in a series of interview pairings and gives them space to respond to a variety thought provoking questions about society- from current events and the state of the world to historical occurrences and the ways in which history is told. The responses to the prompts are captured digitally and the words are used to write dialogue and create scenes for dramatic presentations that spark conversations, raise awareness, promote advocacy, and activate communities.

Recommended for ages 9 & up. 

The 2024 summer production at performed at The New Daisy Theatre incorporated scenes from Dramatic Dialogues and music created in the PATH program. Click here to watch a clip.

path

Practicing Art To Heal (PATH) is a multi-week, trauma informed program that implements art-making as a tool for coping and connecting. By focusing on personal reflection and deep listening in a supportive environment, the program makes space for participants to investigate their own beliefs, desire, and emotions without the pressure to conform to outside opinions. Artistic projects are allowed to grow overtime, and participants that wish to share their work are guided through the publishing process. Examples of published works include documentaries, podcasts, albums, and poetry books.

Recommended for ages 11 and up. 

The PATH program employs expressive writing techniques rooted in a practiced called written emotional disclosure. The writings provide a brief psychosocial intervention and are designed to facilitate processing and
provide outlets for emotional expression that can improve both psychological and physical wellbeing.

Programmatic content is completely customizable based on the needs of the participants. Popular content options include:

Confidence Collaborative
Offers respite from the effects of bullying by using art making to cultivate self confidence and acceptance in a moderated environment.

Memorial Reunion
Honors the legacy of loved ones by gathering in community to celebrate life and infuse the grief journey with artistic coping skills that produce tangible keepsakes.

Affinity Retreats
Aimed at resilience & recovery, this program provides a haven for artistic reflection among groups of people with similar shared life experiences. With community building in mind, these collaborative workshops provide an outlet for dealing with the traumatic effects of racism, socio-economic inequities, gender based discrimination, and justice system involvement.

storytunes

The class where beating on the table is acceptable! 

Recommended Middle & High Schoolers.

From writing lyrics to making beats, and singing for audio recordings, StoryTunes allows young people to strengthen their literacy skills by setting their life experiences to music.

StoryTunes combines songwriting, music production, and publishing to practice written and verbal communication skills while fostering socio-emotional learning that forges entrepreneurial spirit.