{"id":19526,"date":"2020-07-11T13:34:56","date_gmt":"2020-07-11T17:34:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artstreamdev1.wpengine.com\/?page_id=19526"},"modified":"2021-10-18T13:23:26","modified_gmt":"2021-10-18T17:23:26","slug":"why-theater","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.art-stream.org\/who-we-serve\/why-theater\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Theater"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t<h1>Why Theatre?<\/h1>\n\t<p>Because performance is transformative. Whether on a stage, in a classroom, on the job, or at family gatherings, we all perform roles, projecting our best &#8211; or worst &#8211; selves and becoming more of who we are, or would like to be, as we do so. What better way to discover who we are, or can be, than by trying on new roles? What better way to develop insight and empathy than by imagining yourself in someone else&#8217;s shoes? This is how we all develop and grow. Onstage, or off.<\/p>\n<p>This is true for ArtStreamers, too. Whether in classes, workshops, or rehearsals, ArtStreamers play games. Theatrical games that require them to listen, to engage, to communicate, and to collaborate with each other; improvisational games that teach them how to make eye contact, think on their feet, make connections, synthesize information, and solve problems.<\/p>\n<p>ArtStream&#8217;s demanding and very entertaining process encourages ArtStreamers to discover their creativity and strengths.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.art-stream.org\/perform-with-us\/\">Visit our Perform with Us page<\/a> to learn more about performing opportunities with ArtStream!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.art-stream.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/49029973896_c6ec4bd857_c.jpg\" alt=\"Group of actors on stage raising their arms. 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I will always recommend ArtStream to people and hope to introduce this organization to as many people as I can.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><em>-ArtStream Audience Member<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\t<meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.art-stream.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Ross-Roberts-Fund-for-the-Arts-2021-Grantee-ArtStream-copy-1.mp4\" \/><div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-19526-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" poster=\"https:\/\/www.art-stream.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Grey-Giveaway-Winner-Facebook-Post.png\" preload=\"none\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.art-stream.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Ross-Roberts-Fund-for-the-Arts-2021-Grantee-ArtStream-copy-1.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.art-stream.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Ross-Roberts-Fund-for-the-Arts-2021-Grantee-ArtStream-copy-1.mp4\">https:\/\/www.art-stream.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Ross-Roberts-Fund-for-the-Arts-2021-Grantee-ArtStream-copy-1.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n\t<p>Whether performing in a class or onstage, ArtStreamers stand a foot taller after their performances: The magic of performing transforms students, whose poise and confidence extend into their daily lives. 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