a creative arts project which serves as a model for community integration through the arts.
700 Hartford Turnpike
Hamden, CT 06517
ph: 203.494.3348
fax: 203.787.1810
alt: 203.389.5204
carmelin
Play with Grace's Expressive Drama program, "Taking Flight," has engaged wide and diverse participation throughout Connecticut for over 25 years.
Founder/Artist/Therapist Carmelina Mosher has custom-designed this program to meet the needs of individuals with special needs (Downs Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, etc.). Due to widespread interest in this arts project, she has assembled a team of arts and human services professionals to support its expansion.
This innovative drama program provides participants a unique opportunity to discover a new set of interests and talents, and to build skills and self-confidence. Our mentor and participant partnerships encourage individuals to learn from and support one another in their personal and collective goals.
The spacious and attractive Unitarian Society Theater in Hamden serves as a safe and inspiring environment for all our actors, singers, dancers, artists and technicians.
Play with Grace's Expressive Drama program, "Taking Flight," presents an opportunity for you to experience firsthand the excitement of the theater.
Throughout this 12-week program you will create as part of a team, an original theatrical production, culminating in a performance before a live audience.
We will experiment with improvisation, mime, role-playing and theater techniques. We will play simple movement games and explore personal space through mirroring and balance. We will work with real life experience, creative imagination and fantasy to create characters, settings and plots...with music and dance integrated throughout. Whether our production is a tragedy, comedy, romance or mystery, your own unique and valuable contributions will be appreciated by all.
Former participants have been happy to share some of the benefits they've experienced through their involvement with Play with Grace.
Enhanced Communication Skills
Greater Ability to Form Relationships
Acquisition of Tools for Cooperation, Self-Control, Stress Reduction
More Varied Forms of Emotional Expression
Increased Abilities with Decision-Making, Problem-Solving, Risk-Taking, Perseverence
Increased Memory, Concentration, Coordination
Greater Level of Confidence and Social Awareness
Enhanced Enjoyment in Life...
Taking Flight!
Each participant will identify personal goals and can select tasks and roles of interest within the program:
Theatrical
Technical
Props/Set Design
Writing
Music Selection
Choreography
Costume Design
Make-Up
Advertising (Wavelength Graphics)
Fundraising
Sales
Administrative
Expressive Drama Program
THE TEAM
Staff: 3 arts professionals
Participants: 15-25 (13 yrs +up)
Mentors: 10-15 trained volunteers
FALL 12-WEEK SCHEDULE
Day/Dates: Tuesdays
September 28 (Mentor Training)
October 5, 12, 19, 26
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
December 7, 14
Time: 3:30 - 5:30pm
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Day/Date: Friday, Dec 17 (Rehearsal)
Time: 3:00 - 7:00pm
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Day/Date: Sat, Dec 18 (Performance)
Time: 5:00 - 9:00pm
FEES
Costs: $400/participant
(breaks down to $13/hr)
Payable to: Play with Grace, LLC
Visa, Mastercard & Discover accepted
CONTACT INFORMATION
Play with Grace, LLC
240 Bradley Street
New Haven, CT 06510
Tel: 203.494.3348
Email: dpacl@optonline.com
Web: www.playwithgrace.com
PROGRAM LOCATION
USNH/Play with Grace Theater
Unitarian Society of New Haven
700 Hartford Turnpike
Hamden, CT 06517
In this theatrical arena, among fellow creative souls, miracles will happen.
Once you have tasted flight
You will forever walk the earth
With your eyes turned skyward
For there you have been
And there you will always long to return.
Leonardo DaVinci
700 Hartford Turnpike
Hamden, CT 06517
ph: 203.494.3348
fax: 203.787.1810
alt: 203.389.5204
carmelin