BY: SHAVON NORRIS
PHILADELPHIA YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS 2016 THE BUTTERFLY PROJECT ARTIST REFLECTION On May 28th and June 4th I had the pleasure of facilitating workshops for Philadelphia Young Playwrights. As an educator and an artist, I share the everyday and the extraordinary aspects of moving and movement. I was asked to help the participants in this project explore the ways movement and moving could deepen the development of their characters and plays. After talking with Janine Merolla about the project and the participants needs, I proposed a workshop lesson that would explore the body as resource to story and character and environment. The project participants would investigate time, shape, size, space and relationship, to create and establish meaning. As a movement educator, I have taught a wide range of bodies and movement capabilities. Using the body as a source of information and creative expression delights some and scares most. The butterfly project participants were collectively willing to be bold and lean into their discomfort to explore something new. The participants collectively inspired me with their willingness to see themselves, each other and their characters in new ways.
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By: Charmira Nelson Pilgrim Winning Playwright Alumni Council Member Former Youth Council Member LEAP program 2016 was really a life changing experience. I got to connect with people from all over the world, and they all were wise, mature and diligent just like me. I was able to relate to so many of my peers, and so grateful for connecting and networking with them. The program taught me valuable skills on how to “nail a job,” to how to be successful in my career choice. I have so much information for this program that`s really given me the potential to be a top candidate in whatever career field I decide to focus on in my life. Words really can`t explain all of the energy, motivation and successful people I met through this conference. I was fortunate to participate in the talent show, doing a poem and placed second. I am so happy and blessed that I was recognized as a “10” and an “Eagle” for a week and the rest of my life. Thank you Philly Young Playwrights for offering me this scholarship. This summer turned out to be the best summer of my life. Now watch me fly into GREATNESS! Young artists, entrepreneurs, and activists are coming together in one of the only spaces where young people who care about the political state of our nation to create ACTION plans on how to make social change at the Democratic National Convention. Youth from all over Philadelphia as well as their adult allies will discuss these issues with national/ local figures and legislatures :
Philadelphia Young Playwrights is thrilled to be presenting monologues at each of the Assemblies. Stop by one or all! @ Asian Arts - 1219 Vine Street
Hosted by: Urban Creators Young Playwrights Young Professionals council hosted a Happy Hour at the PHS Pop Up Garden at the Viaduct Rail Park on July 14th. It was a wonderful evening filled with great people! Were you there? Find yourself in the photos! Stay tuned, similar events are planned for later this summer. We'll let you know when more details are available! |
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