Providing learning opportunities for our members was one of the original reasons for forming ARTA, and education remains essential to our mission. The Education Committee plans discussions, workshops, and other programs so members can learn more about their craft, explore new and classic plays, and understand different dimensions of theatre in our region and beyond.
Education Committee
Who can join the Education Committee?
Any member of ARTA is welcome to volunteer for the Education Committee. Many of us are involved with education by day, but being a teacher is by no means a requirement! We just ask that you commit to one-hour meetings about once a month (except during the summer), plus occasional additional time to assist with organizing various Ed Comm events.
Viewpoints Technique workshop led by Kate LoConti Alcocer in March 2024. Held in the recently refurbished Shea’s Rehearsal Room 2, the workshop was co-sponsored by ARTA and Shea’s. (Photo courtesy of Victoria Pérez)
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Featuring recent events sponsored by the Education Committee
From the Viewpoints Technique workshop led by Kate LoConti Alcocer in March 2024 (co-sponsored by ARTA and Shea's)
Verneice Turner teaching at the Directing Workshop (Paul Robeson Theatre, November 2023)
Three pairs of actors rehearsed the first scene of ZOO STORY with three different directors in front of an audience
Megan Callahan asks actors to open up at the top of their public rehearsal
Exploring animal movements for ZOO STORY
The CPR/AED graduates of February 2024! Instructors: ARTA Co-President Dave Marciniak and Trevor Dugan
Practicing CPR on somewhat disturbing simulacrums of adult humans
Artists from area theatres gathered at the Resource Council of WNY to learn life-saving skills
ARTA provided training free of charge for theatre practitioners
Charmagne Chi offers tips for funnier comedy writing (Alleyway Theatre, December 2021)
Ed Comm Co-Chairs Kristen Tripp Kelley and Peter Horn
PETER. They’re definitely going to want to join Ed Comm after all that.
KRISTEN. Do they know how to reach us?
PETER. There’s gonna be buttons so they can email us.
KRISTEN. I’ll get more emails than you.
PETER. Probably.
Questions about Ed Comm? Drop us a line!