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blank slate theatre
RISK. COOPERATE. DISCOVER.
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Our Purpose blank slate theatre offers a safe and encouraging atmosphere for young persons to risk creatively, strive cooperatively, and discover dramatically.
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"I
enjoy the environment of blank slate theatre. I just think it's a lot of
fun." ~
Shawna, 17, blank slate theatre Actor
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blank slate theatre collaborates with young artists in producing and performing dramatic works speaking to issues relating to, and impacting, young persons today.
blank slate theatre production experiences place special emphasis on the artistic process. blank slate theatre members attend Twin City theatre performances, meet and learn from professional artists and mental health professionals, and tour award-winning theatre spaces. Cast members also complete service projects pertaining to prevalent morals and themes within the blank slate theatre show they are rehearsing, and engage with powerful guest speakers whose life experiences align uniquely with particular show themes. Since 2006, productions have included Restorative Parenting Film Project, bloodymerryjammyparty, Pinocchio, Autistic License, On the Slate, HAIR - The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, Alyeska, Alice in Wonderland,The Karen Project, Disordered [thy name is teenager], The Little Prince, Spring's Awakening, Songs for a New World, Good 'n' Plenty, Generations, A Night to Be, and The Laramie Project.
blank slate theatre has been featured in the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Minnesota Public Radio ("Art Hounds"), VitaMN, City Pages, mnPlaylist, Lavender Magazine, Highland Villager, TCJewfolk, Twin Cities Daily Planet, Interfaithings Newsletter, and on KFAI radio.
Read the TOP STORY St. Paul Pioneer Press article ("Some Things Never Change") about Hair at blank slate theatre, linked below:
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| Read the feature mnPlaylist article ("Art, Truth, and Transformation") about blank slate theatre, linked below:
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"blank
slate theatre is very innovative and there is nothing like it. I love it
that your theatre is helping to create social awareness and change in the world
through theatre and with none other than teenagers who have all of the energy
and passion to help make that change happen." ~ Carrie Lancaster, Audience Member
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blank slate theatre offers in-house acting classes, improvisation classes, art-focused/ personal growth-oriented workshops, and playwriting classes.
WE WILL COME TO YOU! blank slate theatre also offers on-site therapeutic acting classes to treatment centers, special education classrooms, after school programs, and community education programs. Email adam@blankslatetheatre.com for details!
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| "blank slate theatre - you are AWESOME." ~ Jane Goldberger, Parent of blank slate theatre Teen
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Counseling and Psychotherapy
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Adam Arnold, MA, LAMFT, LADC offers counseling and psychotherapy for individuals and families.
Adam specializes in treatment for addiction, depression, anxiety, sexual and gender identity issues, and Aspergers Disorder.
Adam intimately incorporates healing through the performing arts for persons who are so inclined.
Adam is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, holds a Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychotherapy from Adler Graduate School and an Addictions Studies certificate through the University of Minnesota.
Please contact Adam (612-481-2234, or adam@blankslatetheatre.com) with any further inquiries.
Read Adam's article ("Better Than Therapy") on the origins and purpose of blank slate theatre, published in Interfaithings. Click on the link below:
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