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Life and the Social Situation
Ages 13-18 ONLY
Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 2:00PM

MacGuffin at Home!
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Philadelphia, PA 525600

TWO SESSION CLASS

Life and the Social Situation: African American Cultural Representation in Theatre
Instructors: Liz Fredette & Devon Sinclair
Times: Sunday 2-4 PM
Dates: September 13 - November 8 AND January 17-March 7

“The theatre was created to tell people the truth about life and the social situation.” – Stella Adler

Adler was well aware that by telling the truth we, theatre artists and makers, wield a great power for change. For a long time people were informed about life and society through the word and performances. While we now have a variety of ways in which we learn news and hear stories, theatre continues to be an opportunity to illustrate experiences in a more personal and detailed fashion. Now is a crucial moment in time to take stock of whose truth is being told and who is being represented in the messaging.

Our goal is to more deeply examine and relate to others whose life and social situation are outside of our own daily experience using the powerful educational medium of theatre. In this particular course we will explore the stories and experiences of Black theatre and film artists. We will read and discuss plays and musicals with support from other mediums including poetry, essays, and news articles related to the topics of race, identity, culture to find connections, understanding, and empathy for those who are often overlooked. Additionally, students will be assigned scenes and monologues from these works (and regardless of their race and gender) to workshop, within the class setting only.

Throughout the course of the class we will invite special guests to join us for discussion. All reading materials will be paid for and/or provided by MacGuffin.

***This sixteen-week class is the first of an ongoing series of classes titled Life and the Social Situation. We will explore different themes and focuses each season.

If you have questions in advance of registering for this class, please email LFredette@MacGuffinTF.com

All classes this fall will be held via Zoom. You will receive an email with more info and a Zoom link prior to the first day of class at the email you use for registration.