The Power Tools for Life Theatre Program
is a targeted or intergenerational experience for Youth (Grades 1-12),
Adults, and Seniors. Participants engage in creative writing, acting,
directing, stage design, photography, and theater production. They also
learn techniques designed to build their self-esteem, social well-being,
self-respect, and how to respect others. And, how to cope with peer
pressure, stress, develop creative problem solving and conflict
resolution skills. The program is multifaceted and includes career
planning, how to put together a resume, how to prepare and dress for a
job interview, mentoring and internship opportunities.
The fitness and nutrition
components address exercise, healthy eating habits, and practical
self-help remedies specific to the epidemic of obesity in America.
Exercise is a wonderful way to build confidence, burn body fat, gain
flexibility, strength, and stamina. Black Orchid is another component
of the program and addresses AIDS/HIV/STD awareness, and teen pregnancy
prevention. Participants explore the meaning of abstinence, and develop
it’s ok to say no techniques. The drama and improvisation
components of the program are powerful tools for all ages. Participants
have an ideal forum to explore their feelings and the feelings of
others, implement alternative behaviors, view conflict from different
perspectives, and work together to resolve problems creatively.
After-school and in-class programs are
implemented according to the Learning Standards set by New York State
and New York City for English Language Arts (ELA) and The Arts.
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