MUST SEE YOU

Our theatre students have begun the task of building the arts program for Gifted and Talented Theatre. I am in my second year teaching at this high school in Louisiana. Presently our school lacks the funding for enrichment supplies; we have theatre seats and minimal lighting instruments but need so much more.

To the delight of my students, I often bring supplies from my personal collection to resemble a working theatre environment. After my first year of teaching, I have found a project that speaks strongly to my group of artists who care about student-produced theatre. We named it the “MUST SEE YOU” Production which emphasizes a connection of artists with their audiences. Regardless of sex, color, or the language in which these stories are set, human beings have faced the same decisions, choices, and challenges in life. I would love to share an incredible creation of artistic visions and personal expressions for each and every one of them, but unfortunately the monies are not available for most of the supplies.

The performance will be free for families, the high school community, and the surrounding area of Arts supporters. The projects require students to use the materials we have in our theatre to design a strong showcase of personal statements.

Our limited funding must go towards basic supplies such as journals, art supplies, and theatre books. My students are talented, creative, determined, and they deserve the chance to work on what would be a meaningful experience. Some of my students are interested in approaching performance methods, technical light design, education in the arts, and are considering furthering their theatre studies in college.

Please help in this endeavor to change a student life and bring something positive and fun to our classroom.