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The goals of The Company Rep Outreach are far-reaching, seeking to
respond to the needs of a multi-cultural, multi-class, and
multi-lingual community. TCR company members and volunteers bring a
wealth of resources allowing us to develop programs beyond the norm of
other theater ensembles. Our actors are computer programmers, editors,
managers, independent business owners and of course…educators
The Company Rep is now gearing up for the 2003-2004 school year.
Contact us by clicking here, or call 818.506.7550
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Outreach
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| Classroom supplements: Interactive programs
on varying curricular themes such as the history of women's
suffrage, introduction to African-American literature, and
practical theater application.
Student matinees: Performances held during normal school
hours accompanied by pre-show study aides and post-show
discussions.
After-school programs: Location variable programs such
as tutoring intended to bridge the gap between scholastic and
parental supervision.
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| Option Evolution Seminars:
Programs such as literacy instruction and job interview
preparation intended to extend the individuals confidence and
practical skills, thereby developing life options. Programs geared
towards use in women's shelters, reformatories, and other
under-serviced establishments.
Elder-care Programs: Classes, performances and companion
visits intended to extend mental acumen, provide entertainment and
improve the connection between the community-at-large and its
elder citizens.
Corporate seminars: Sensitivity training, Creativity
Stimulation and other workshops designed to increase corporate
efficiency.
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Audience Enhancement
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| Performance
Enhancements: Increasing the accessibility of TCR productions
through sign-interpreted performances, bi-lingual summaries,etc.
Post-show discussions: Behind-the-scenes examination of
production values and themes featuring directors, designers, cast
and crew.
Panel discussions: Members of the Los Angeles community
moderate brown bag luncheons and post-show discussions on
sensitive topics presented by TCR productions.
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Children's Theatre Program
Why develop a children's theatre
program at The Company Rep?
Although there are all sorts of answers
to that question, the one answer that strikes a cord with me is this:
Children are the future.
Now, I know your eyes are probably
glazing over, your stomach clinching at the sound of that horribly
hackneyed cliché. But, in this case it's the best and only way to put
it. If we don't draw children into theatre today, there will be no
audience tomorrow. Theatre will die out.
Now I'm not saying that you should force
your child to endure yet another museum piece. It's not about the ritual
of "going to the theatre" because you "should", it's
about giving children an theatre experience that will have them excited
about coming back. There is no other art form as alive and vital as
theatre. Although film and television certainly entertain, they don't
engage a child like theatre can. It's unpredictable and electric. It
entertains the child, while engaging their imagination. It gives them a
chance to be part of the experience. That is why we're starting up a
children's theatre program here at the Company Rep. It is an exciting
time. I hope your whole family will be able to share it with us.
Thorin Alexander
Children's Theatre Coordinator
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