Walnut Street Theatre and The Philadelphia Inquirer present...
Seeing the Stage Through Our Eyes!
Students' Perspectives
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The Program
Walnut Street Theatre and The Philadelphia Inquirer are excited to announce our second year of partnership aimed at introducing local high school students to the art of theatre and writing. Qualified students (grades 9-12), along with an adult mentor of their choice, will be invited to attend the final Dress Rehearsal of all five of the Walnut's 2011-2012 Mainstage productions. With a focus on writing and critical thought, the students will be asked to submit a feature article after each production with the chance of being selected for publishing in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The year-long program will also include several exclusive, behind-the-scenes events both at the Walnut and at the offices of The Inquirer. The goal of this unique program is to create a deep and meaningful shared cultural experience for both student and adult alike.
Students and their parents at the 2010-2011 "Seeing the Stage Through Our Eyes" Mid-Year Event
Participants Will...
- Receive admission to all five of the Walnut's 2011-2012 Mainstage final Dress Rehearsals for the student and an adult (parent, guardian, relative, teacher, mentor, clergy, etc.).
- Write a feature article for each show. All articles will be published on Walnut Street Theatre's website and select submissions will be printed in full-run and online editions of The Philadelphia Inquirer.
- Attend project-related enrichment events, including a kick-off reception at the offices of The Philadelphia Inquirer and other backstage events at Walnut Street Theatre.
Download the application: 54K PDF 406K Word
The Shows
ASPECTS OF LOVE
This is a love story spanning twenty years binding six people and three generations as they come to appreciate that "love changes everything." Andrew Lloyd Webber's (The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Evita) soaring melodies will touch your heart and make this a thrilling opening to the Walnut's 203rd season!
THE KING AND I
The King and I has captured the hearts and minds of millions with its charming story of the British governess brought into the court of Siam to tutor the King's many children. Celebrate the holiday season with an all-new production of this Rogers and Hammerstein's classic.
MOUSETRAP
Agatha Christie, the mistress of mystery, brings you her most popular creation, The Mousetrap. You would think audiences would know whodunit by now, but after more than a half century they are still guessing! Currently celebrating its 59th year in London, The Mousetrap will have you gripping the edge of your seat!
GOD OF CARNAGE
God of Carnage is a comedy of manners without the manners! This internationally acclaimed comedy takes you into the most dangerous place on Earth: parenthood. From the writers that brought you the hit comedy Art comes this savagely funny Tony Award-Winning Best Play that will leave you roaring with laughter!
BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY
Buddy Holly was a brilliant musician who changed the face of popular music and paved the way for the next generation of rock 'n' rollers. This joyous celebration of a musical legend has been seen by more than 20 million people across the globe. Buddy—The Buddy Holly Story will have you ending the season by dancing in the aisles!
2011-2012 "Seeing the Stage Through Our Eyes" – Student Feature Articles
- Aspects of Love Feature Articles [331K PDF]
- The King and I Feature Articles [246K PDF]
The Engage 2020 Innovation Grants Program is supported by The Wallace Foundation, The Pew Charitable Trusts and The Philadelphia Foundation, and is a program of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance's research and marketing initiative Engage 2020.
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