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"Access to Theatre is a creative force". -ATT Audience Member, 2009

Access to Theatre will be in residence at the BCA from July 19 - July 30, 2010, and will culminate in two performances of an original production on Friday, July 30, at 2:00pm and 7:30pm. All performances are wheelchair accessible, ASL interpreted and Audio Described as well as Air Conditioned!Performances are free and open to the public; donations are accepted.
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Access to Theatre Program (ATT)

Program Contact: Deep Chinappa • 617-556-4075 x20
Ages Served: 13-24 • Program Founded: 1994

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Excitement after a great performance Do you have the skills or desire to be an actor, singer, director or poet? In our Access to Theatre program, you will explore all phases of theatre including theatre games, acting, directing, improvisation, storytelling, choreography, movement, music, costume, props, set design and more. Youth meet in both large and small groups with the artistic director and with other artists throughout the year. Participants will develop everything from original stories, dialogue, and music sound cues to figuring out how to build accessible sets.

Get involved with the after-school ATT program by contacting program director Deep Chinappa. Participants 13-22 and peer leaders 16-24 are invited to join in the drama!

Access to Theatre after school program sessions are scheduled to begin during January 2012. Please contact us for further information and to register.

 

What will you learn?

Using arts & theater as an educational tool, you will learn our key educational goals:

  • How to make decisions, take risks and solve problems
  • Group communication and cooperation skills, negotiation and compromise
  • how to take responsibility and give responsibility
  • Leadership and management skills

 

You will also learn academic skills in a non-traditional setting, for example:

  • Math skills through set and costume design
  • Science through color mixing, lighting and adaptive equipment development
  • English and critical thinking through writing, developing scripts, songs, and poetry
  • Social Sciences through group dynamics, mentorship and learning about art from various cultures

 

Who can get involved?

ATT is for youth with and without disabilities, ages 13-24, in the Greater Boston Area

Youth artists who participate in ATT can take advantage of a variety of learning sessions, including:

 

  • Drama/Improvisation
  • Visual arts
  • Music
  • Movement
  • Theater games
  • Acting techniques
  • Singing
  • Storytelling
  • Costume & prop design


Guest artists from the community help youth participants throughout our programs, serving as group leaders and mentors to youth participants . ATT participants get the opportunity to present their original productions in a variety of ways, including community events, PYD events, and in special performances.