This workshop is sponsored by a Kenneth Reams Arts for Justice Grant.
Note: The Sept. 21 class has been canceled, with an Oct. 12 make-up session set.
Delve into the craft of playwriting, with a focus on mental health. Learn about crafting impactful narratives, addressing themes such as gun violence and the consequences of poor decisions.
Through engaging exercises and discussions, attendees will master the art of creating authentic characters, crafting compelling dialogue, and effectively addressing social issues, all while considering the mental well-being of their characters and storylines.
Join us for an enriching journey that merges creativity with social awareness through the transformative realm of theater.
The five-session workshop is only $25. We encourage you to enroll in the entire workshop but if you just want to sample it, you can attend a single class for just $5. Call Lindsey Collins at (870) 536-3375 to register for individual classes.
Join us at the ARTx3 Campus for an exciting theatrical journey with the Kenneth Reams: Arts for Justice Grant-sponsored “Theater for Change” program! Dive into the world of theatre through a series of engaging classes and summer camps, featuring acting, playwriting, stage management, and directing.
This unique opportunity is designed for community members and volunteers of all ages to discover and enhance their theatrical skills while aligning with the inspiring messages and mission of artist Kenneth Reams. Each program consists of four to five classes tailored to specific age groups, ensuring everyone has the chance to hear the artist's story and the magic of theater.
Taijee is a 27 year old theatre maker from Lonoke, Arkansas. He dedicates his skills of acting, directing, and creating to developing work and spaces for marginalized groups. His recent directing credits include: The Little Mermaid (The Royal Theatre in Benton), an all-black double casting of Next to Normal (The Studio Theatre in Little Rock), an immersive play-reading of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson, and Clue: Onstage. He is also the first black student from his university, Southern Arkansas University, to ever write, produce, and direct his own show in which he titled The Eulogy of Freedom.
