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THE ACTORS THEATRE WORKSHOP
Thurman E. Scott
Artistic Director, Executive Producer and Founder
145 West 28th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10001
www.ActorsTheatreWorkshop.com
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| Dear Friend, |
December 10, 2010
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Greetings from the Actors Theatre Workshop! I'm very excited to share
the inspiring journey we've travelled this past year and important
milestones we've achieved. I'm especially happy to bring news of a very
exciting new conflict resolution, drama and documentary project we've
launched in Israel and the West Bank. |
Some of you may have followed our Artistic Director and Founder Thurman
E. Scott's travels to the Middle East on Facebook and Twitter. If you
missed it, I'd like to share this important new venture with you -- and
invite you to join us in the coming year in the many other exciting new
programs taking place at ATW.
This year we celebrated ATW's 20th Anniversary as an award-winning
non-profit theatre, community center, and educational institution. Our
proven community outreach programs have brought success, light and hope
to people from all walks of life, from professional actors, to senior
citizens, to the homeless children we serve in our Builders of the New
World theatre and education program. |
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We've seen such a profound impact on the adults and children who
participate in our life-changing programs that we've decided to expand
our vision to the global community and use our tried and proven
techniques to hopefully help our brothers and sisters in the Middle East
in their particular struggle. |
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Please mark your calendars and join us at ATW at 6:30 on January 19, 2011 for a video-viewing reception,
and see for yourself the illuminating documentary footage of the
conflict resolution and drama classes Mr. Scott taught in Israel and the
West Bank. His students came from diverse backgrounds -- artists,
members of the political establishment, community leaders and young
people -- and from different cities and towns in Israel and the West
Bank, from Jaffa and Jerusalem to Jenin and Ramallah.
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You'll see heartwarming, inspirational images that will allow you to
share in our excitement for this new global outreach initiative. The
students were tremendously enthusiastic about the creative techniques
they learned. They were able to see beyond feelings of alienation and
repression. They learned to open their imaginations, experienced
curiosity about one another and the future, and felt courage to let go
of old ways of thinking. They told us that the classes changed their
lives and opened up new paths forward. |
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That is why we've decided to launch a two-year program in Israel
and the West Bank to teach classes in ATW's original creative and conflict
resolution techniques, and to develop a new and illuminating play about the
everyday struggles of these two communities. We'll film the entire program
and produce a documentary that will shed light on our students' unique
journey, and expand the impact of this powerful initiative to a global
audience. Please join us in supporting this break-through work and make
a tax-deductible donation
today to The Actors Theatre Workshop! |
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READ ABOUT EXCITING EVENTS FOR THE NEW YEAR ...
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... and check out our website for information on volunteer opportunities and classes offered in the Scott Conservatory!
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| Children's Holiday Party |
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We're kicking-off the festive holiday season next week with our annual
Builders of the New World holiday party. Children from Regent Family
Living Center, a shelter for families that have lost their homes, will
enjoy a hot holiday meal donated by a top New York restaurant -- then
they'll gather around our spectacular Christmas tree to open presents
selected especially for them to brighten their holiday, generously donated by our corporate partners at Stahl Real Estate! Click here for more information on the Builders of the New World Program.
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| Open Mic Night of Theatre, Song and Ideas |
As we continue to examine the pressing challenges of the 21st century, the ATW community is joining together in a mission of inspiration and exchange!
On the fourth Wednesday of every month from 7:00 - 10:00 pm, beginning January 26, 2011,
you'll have an opportunity to share your messages of light and hope for
the future. Take your place on ATW's beautiful stage, step into the spotlight and recite a poem, sing a song, share an insight, express your heart-felt
opinions -- or if you'd like, simply listen and reflect. Be part of a democratic process of individuals coming together to discuss and implement our very best ideas in our communities! Click here to learn more about the Open Mic Night of Theatre, Song and Ideas.
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| New Play Series |
Fulfilling our mission to examine pressing social issues through theatre, in
March 2011, we will launch a year-long series of classic and
contemporary plays. These great plays express the core struggles and
ideas of their times while revealing new insights into the modern
struggles we experience today. Please keep an eye out for more details
in our upcoming newsletters! Click here for more information on our New Play Series.
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| The Young People's Creative Workshop |
When ATW first incorporated as a non-profit we created an inspiring drama
and education program for high school students from diverse economic and
cultural backgrounds. The YPCW gives young people a place to exercise
their immense potential, fulfills their pressing need for guidance, and
encourages them to reach for their dreams. Please
share this exciting opportunity with the young people in your life
and encourage them to apply for our 2011 session as we expand our commitment
to ATW's very first community program. Click here to learn more about The Young People's Creative Workshop.
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| Executive Leadership Program |
In his early essay entitled All Humans are Creative Beings,
Mr. Scott tackles the issue of why so many of us grow up believing that
we don't have an imagination. He writes that "creativity is the great
equalizer," meaning we all have the potential to create, not only
so-called elite artists. In ATW's stimulating and impactful Executive
Leadership Program, Mr. Scott teaches business professionals in private
and small group sessions to develop their unique, creative birthright
and to fulfill their potential as true leaders. |
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| A clarion call is going forth across the land for America to renew the
legendary spirit of entrepreneurship that has made our country great. To
tap into our enormous potential to rebuild our economy and enhance
productivity we need optimum performance from every individual --
especially our leaders. |
| Great leaders inspire us to go beyond our perceived limitations and
accomplish our dreams. When this happens pessimism and fear are
transformed into hope and self-esteem, and productivity increases. Join
the Executive Leadership Program. Learn powerful techniques, develop new
facets of yourself and inspire a new vision so that you can help lead
us back to optimism and prosperity. Click here for more information.
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Our mission is to help people to reach beyond their limitations and achieve their potential, whoever or wherever they may be. We need you to be a part of this vision. |
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incorporating as a non-profit 20 years ago, The Actors Theatre Workshop
has successfully established an award-winning cultural and educational
institution, provided training opportunities for people from all walks
of life, and educated and uplifted thousands of homeless and at-risk
children and their families. |
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we begin to implement our international expansion in Israel and the
West Bank, we recognize the immense task at hand. But we know from
history that no conflict is beyond the reach of a committed solution.
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We look to the future with the confidence, which comes from knowing that
our tried and proven techniques truly work. We are the small committed
army doing what we can to tackle a world struggle, stand-ins for the
collective longing we all share for peace, understanding, security and
justice for all men and women.
We ask you to help us fulfill this vision. Make a tax-deductible donation
today -- and your financial support will help to make this dream a
reality. Join with us as we teach and inspire people, giving them the
tools to accomplish their dreams. Standing together we can make a
difference in our homes, neighborhoods, country and the world. |
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Sincerely,
Eileen M. Burke
Treasurer
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