Of Mythic Proportions

January 21, 2010

4 & 6

What: Join us for two FREE Community Events!

Students from Mariana Bracetti Academy in Kensington have been working with teaching artist Hannah Tsapatoris on a performance based on stories from their own lives. Please come and watch, listen and learn from these heart-felt pieces of theatre.

Thursday, January 21, 2010. Two shows: 4 & 6pm.

The performances, entitled “Of Mythic Proportions” were created from the 9th-12th grade student’s personal stories about growing up in Kensington and how violence has become a part of their lives. The students will perform their work for the community and the general public. In addition to the performance, there will be a short discussion raised by the topics in the stories, with a chance for the audience to interact with the performers. Following the workshop will be a reception with refreshments. The cost is free.

We are proud to announce that “Of Mythic Proportions” has been nominated for a Barrymore Award in Educational Excellence and Community Service. OMP is the pilot project of B. Someday’s Professional Partnership Program—an internship and mentoring project-- with students from the community.

This is the second year of residency for B. Someday at Mariana Bracetti Academy, at 2501 Kensington Avenue in Philadelphia. B. Someday Productions along with the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative and the United Way of Southeastern PA, hopes to give the youth of the community an opportunity to express themselves in a creative endeavor and share with the community alternatives to violence.

Call 215-427-WALK for more information.

Where: Walking Fish Theatre