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Education & Community Information
Stageworks is an award-winning, intergenerational theatre whose purpose is to inspire and instill a love of theatre in people of all ages. Not only does Stageworks perform at the Mesa Arts Center; occasionally it performs in the community. Participants have the opportunity to learn or further enhance the following skills:
- Receive performance opportunities in a professionally produced theatre.
- Work with a wide variety of actors in an intergenerational setting.
- Improve acting skills by working with directors from a wide variety of backgrounds.
- Provide a service to the community in a team-oriented manner.
- Perform school day shows for a dominantly young audience.
In addition, Stageworks provides the following education programs for audience members:
- Accessible and affordable performances during the school day for young audiences.
- Hands-on activities for young people and their families prior to the show.
- Study guides for educators and parents.
- Question and answer sessions with actors following selected shows.
- Builds bridges with educators, students, and their families.
According to a nationwide survey on "What Kids Need To Succeed," youth who spend one hour or more per week in "sports, clubs, or cultural activities" have a greater opportunity for success, and according to the same report, "Youth need access to non-parent adults for advice and support." Stageworks serves young people in this capacity.
Community Information Program
Mesa Arts Center has three full time teachers in its performing arts section. All three are committed to the ongoing community outreach program. They lead workshops in acting, drama and dance in the community. Due to such a positive response our instructors are remounting the 2004 production of "The Sun and The Moon," by F. Scott Regan. They will be touring the show throughout the Valley and in various schools.
For More Information Contact our Performing Arts Coordinator at 480-644-6501 or by e-mail at artstudios@mesaartscenter.com.
List of Community Events
April 23, 2005 Stageworks will have children's activities during the concert series.
April 30, 2005 Stageworks will have children's activities during the concert series.
May 7, 2005 Stageworks will have children's activities during the concert series.
May 14, 2005 Stageworks will have children's activities during the concert series.
May 21, 2005 Stageworks will have children's activities during the concert series.
La Rosa Still Grows Beyond The Wall: October 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 2006
Ananzi: February 24, 25, 26; March 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 2006
The Dreamcatcher: April 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30; May 5, 6, 7, 2006
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