Facilitator
I am an experienced Applied Theatre facilitator, with expertise in Antiracism and Allyship, drama education, drama for social skills, theatre for social inclusion, and devising new works.
Antiracism and Allyship in Academia Workshop
January 2021
Online
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Developed and delivered online workshop alongside Mary C. Parker (www.marycparker.com)
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Facilitated exercises and conversations between to Identify and Define instances of racism in Academia, and explore antiracist actions and outcomes
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Administered pre and post workshop surveys to quantify effectiveness and participant experience
Virtual Playacting Teacher
June 2020-Present
Washington DC
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Ran daily classes and workshops on Zoom for an online/virtual summer camp
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Age range: Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
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Encorporated themes such as environmentalism and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) into accessible virtual applied theatre workshops
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Trained in Restorative Justice Practices and Conflict Resolution
Little ImaginAtions
August-December 2019
London, England
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Ran weekly "role play" drama workshops
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Age range: pre-k through first grade, and their caretaker
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Encouraged vocabulary development, social skills, creativity and confidence
Performing Places Bexley
July 2019
Bexley, London, England
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Performed as an "in role" puppeteer and street artist in a week long community project
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Age range: all
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Facilitated conflict resolution dialogues between community members
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Promoted placemaking and fostered community engagement through applied theatre activities
Homes for Haringey
January-March 2019
London, England
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Designed and implemented weekly applied theatre programming for a government funded assisted care facility
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Age range: senior citizens
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Facilitated workshops and activities to promote trust, healing, connection, and engagement with a group struggling with anti-social behavior and isolation
artburst
March 2019-March 2020
London, England
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Facilitated weekly workshops and seasonal festivals in community centers and local schools
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Age range: pre-k, elementary school, and caretakers
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Promoted community engagement and social inclusion through arts activities and community storytelling
Hidden valley camp
2013, 2014, 2016, 2017
Maine, USA
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Created and implemented a performing arts curriculum for a specialty teen program
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Age range: 14-17
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Facilitated ensemble building
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Directed and devised original, site-specific works alongside participants, exploring topics such as bullying, body image, theory of art, globalization, and climate change.