PROGRAMS — DRAMATIQUES

In 1993, New Perspectives created an intensive workshop program that would bring young people directly into the theatre space to create their own performance projects. In small groups of 15-25, children learn and use a variety of theatre techniques and directed writing exercises that help them to identify important issues and themes in their lives, and translate these into dramatic scenes, monologues or short plays based on their personal experiences and interests.

An important compnent of the program is childen's ability to take ownership of the entire project and to present it to their families and peers in a professional setting, which improves their self-confidence, self-esteem, and interpersonal skills. Depending upon the ages of the youth involved, the program also incorporates an introduction to production and design requirements, and participants receive hands-on experience in producing their own pieces.

CURRENT WORKSHOP AND RESIDENCY PROGRAMS INCLUDE:

PROJECT CLASSICS:  A collaboration with Classical Theatre of Harlem, this program serves young people ages 12-18 living in public housing projects in Harlem.  Last year students created GRANT HOUSE BOOGIE!, a celebration of their neighbors.  This year students will work with "The Sonnet Man", teaching artist Devon Glover who uses the Hip Hop writing and performance to make Shakespeare accessible and fun!

SCHOOL FOR CLASSICS: NPTC partners with this brand new public high school in East NY, Brooklyn to develop a formal curriculum based on classical theatre and to guide students and drama teachers in producing their own performances.  In 2009-10 the inaugural 9th and 10th grade classes performed a 90-minute ROMEO & JULIET, using language from the First Folio and not a modernized text!  This year the new 9th grade class is performing MOTLEY, MAD AND MARRIAGE-MINDED: A SHAKESPEARE VAUDEVILLE from NPTC's own Shakespeare Made Simple Repertiore on March 3, 4 and 5th.  10th and 11th graders will perform A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM on April 7, 8, and 9, 2011. 

Friends and supporters are invited to the performances on Fridays and Saturdays.  If you would like to know more, please contact us!

For more information about our Dramatiques Workshop program, please feel free to contact us.