In this showcase for Theatre Arts, you will see students explore self and delve into character study through the exploration of monologues from Language of Angels, by Naomi Iizuka. The student performers will also showcase their exploration of camera angles and lighting as a means to establish relationships and characterization as well, through the monologues. Students will then showcase relationships, character arcs, and character development through scenes from By the Way, Meet Vera Stark, by Lynn Nottage. Finally, students will dive into the themes of both works, and showcase their haiku and “Dear ____” Letters as a culminating reflection.
Teaching Artist: Kona Burks. CPS Teacher: Paul D’Addario, Mancel Talcott Elementary School.
Return to the 2021 Advanced Arts Program Showcase.
Monologues
Participating Students: Aisha Akorede – Amundsen High School, Jada Batts – Von Steuben High School, Lauriana Nadjingar – Kenwood Academy High School, LaNiya Rivers – Gage Park High School, and L’ihltah (Emaneyah) Walker – Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy.
Scenes
Participating Students: Theatre Arts Students.
Haiku Poetry
Participating Students: Anonymous – Acero School, Jada Batts – Von Steuben High School, Lauriana Nadjingar – Kenwood Academy High School, LaNiya Rivers – Gage Park High School, and L’ihltah (Emaneyah) Walker – Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy.
“Dear___” Letters
Participating Students: Jada Batts – Von Steuben High School, Lauriana Nadjingar – Kenwood Academy High School, LaNiya Rivers – Gage Park High School, and L’ihltah (Emaneyah) Walker – Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy.
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