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He gave people a way to understand the war. I think we give people a way to understand their world. We give people a way to talk about things- issues. Parks explained how she sees the role theatre has in exposing the state of contemporary America when speaking to The Frame during the Taper run: “I think we continue the dialogue. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan Lori-Parks’ explosively powerful play, which is set against the backdrop of the Civil War, mixed music, contemporary wit, and epic theatricality to tell a timeless story about the struggle to hold onto who we are and what we love in a country that forces us to fight battles we didn’t choose for ourselves.
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Let the great work begin… Father Comes Home From the Wars: Parts 1, 2 & 3Ģ016 at the Mark Taper Forum (L-R) Sterling K. This list is meant to celebrate the work, but also serve as a starting point. We are committed to producing and amplifying more diverse voices in our mainstage programming, to seeking out, empowering, and creating spaces for those who have historically been marginalized or silenced, and to investing in underserved communities throughout all our programmatic and outreach decisions. This list of projects is just a sample of this work, but as an organization Center Theatre Group has room to grow and deepen this investment.
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These works explored America’s history in many ways, including through documentary approaches and interpretations using fictionalized characters representing greater truths.Īs we stated in our public commitments to change, our mission has always been to reflect the community we serve and to harness the power of art to transform society.
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What does it mean to be independent? Does our understanding and teaching of America’s history reflect everyone’s reality?Īs the country continues to grapple with unacceptable truths, this July 4 th we’re reflecting on the ways in which artists have examined and exposed important elements of our country’s history with this look at just some of the many potent plays to appear across our stages. This point is clearly taking center stage in the national dialogue, especially leading into this year’s Independence Day. With America preparing for its annual 4 th of July celebration-albeit in a physically distanced way, perhaps unlike any time before-it must be remembered that the meaning of independence has never been equally applied to all Americans. Meet the Education & Community Partnerships Team.Students interact with internationally recognized artists in classes, productions, and extra-curricular seminars and workshops.
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Faculty are seasoned professional scholars, performers, writers, directors, designers, dramaturgs, and choreographers bringing the "real world" into the classroom. Regardless of major or track, all students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and intellectual curiosity. The Musical Theatre major builds upon the same liberal arts foundation with serious training in acting, voice, and dance. The Theatre major features two options: a broadly focused and interdisciplinary Theatre Arts track, and a specialized track in Theatre Performance. We value the whole person and work diligently to help students on their path, wherever it may lead.