Gary Theatre Ensemble
The Gary Theatre Ensemble is a multi-disciplinary guild comprised of semi-professional actors whose mission and purpose is to create and perform theatrical works that illuminate social issues. The second tier of the company is a mentoring program for apprentice artists ages 9-19. Youth participate in a theatre arts curriculum in preparation for performances and workshops with other youth focused organizations.
PLAYGARY 2006-2007 Season
PLAYGARY is an inspired theatrical collaboration between Gary
Art Works and Morning Bishop Theatre. Both socially conscious organizations have
come together to create a season of theatrical productions that address social
issues in a way that actively engages the artists and audience members alike.
Art Sparks
In collaboration with community partners like Edgewater Systems, this annual
series of exhibitions throughout the community is accompanied by special events
and educational programming. Collateral activities have included dance
lessons, symposiums and day long workshops that complement the exhibit's theme
and visual art medium. Art Sparks is designed to increase access to arts
and cultural activities by utilizing a variety of locations throughout the city.
Gary Lighthouse Charter School Arts Infusion
A collaborative effort designed to integrate creative disciplines in a way that
helps the students internalize concepts in math, reading, science and language
arts.
"Art Expedition" Summer Youth Employment in the Arts Program
An eight week program providing the opportunity for youth ages 14-18 to
utilize their previous arts experience in disciplines such as music, dance,
drama, technical theatre, and visual art as a source of employment.
