Powerstories Theatre
Girlstories Leadership Theatre is a comprehensive theatre arts program for middle school girls living in Hillsborough County who will be in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades next year. It is a nationally awarded program that teaches middle school girls confidence and self-awareness while exposing them to complex theatre and performance opportunities.
In 2010 GLT was awarded the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House and in 2011 GLT was honored by the international star, Josh Groban in front of 12,000 fans.
Each year, Powerstories Theatre offers a 2-week summer workshop for rising 5th-8th grade girls. The program culminates with a performance open to family and friends in a professional theatre space. The girls:
- Use all the tools needed in theatre to better prepare the performer to self-advocate and contribute to their school community
- Look at women in history and how their contributions have impacted the world
- Learn characterization tools based on Stanislavski techniques
- Look at musical theatre by performing in two production numbers that will be included in the program
- Learn proper vocal technique from a professional music director
- Participate in improvisation techniques based on the work of Viola Spolin
- Explore movement on the stage.
The cost is $125 and scholarships are available.