Join Spotlight Education & Perpich Center for Arts Education on
Saturday, Dec. 11 in person at The Hennepin event center
CEUs (Continuing Education Units) are available for these sessions.
9-10am
Second Saturday Community Conversation: Casting with a DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access) Focus - Open invite
Join Spotlight Education Teaching Artists in Residence who serve as Directors, Producers and Casting Directors in town and engage in a robust dialogue about best practices for equitable and inclusive casting, and creating access for diverse voices in your shows.
10am-2pm*
IDC (Intimacy Directors and Coordinators) Training: Consent in the Classroom & in Production
Designed with the K-12 theatre teacher and director in mind, this course will provide resources for creating lesson plans, games, and exercises centered on the value of personal agency. It will also look at the production process and provide tools to honor student consent at each step. Participants will explore ways in which their existing curriculum can best support authentic communication, scaffolded and diverse opportunities for participation, and joyful creative expression.
*A catered box lunch will be provided during this session.
2-3pm
SLAY! with Brian Bose
Feel fierce and empowered while learning fun choreography, grooving to music and dancing your way to empowerment. This class creates an open environment to get your cardio up, move your body and challenge yourself. Strip away fears and perfectionism while learning how to get out of your own way so you have no choice but to slay. No prerequisite or dance experience necessary.
3-4pm
Happy Hour - Optional
Wrap the day by connecting with your fellow directors, educators and teaching artists from across the state over beer, wine or a NA beverage. 1 drink ticket per person will be included in the registration fee.
Event details
Masks are required at The Hennepin unless actively eating or drinking and our Studio 900 event space has plenty of room for social distancing. Registration is capped at 20, and if there is enough interest on the waiting list, we may offer a second session.
