Rob Santos Exploring Emotions through Me-Prov (Improv Comedy)

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Program Type Workshop | Residency
Art Form Literary Arts & Storytelling
Curriculum/a Character Education | Social and Emotional Learning | Language Arts / Literacy
Target Grades Elementary School (1st - 5th grade) | Middle School (6th - 8th grade) | High School (9th - 12th grade) | Young Adult (18 - 21 years old) | Family
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Having the opportunity to work with AFLCT has been truly beneficial; they've provided unique experiences that have positively impacted our students. Their professional artists are strong role-models who encouraged students to take risks, find their voices, and be confident young people. They assisted in the process of inspiring our students to discover their individual identities and be able to self-assuredly express and share their ideas and opinions.

Description

Immerse your students in the captivating world of Me Prov, a distinctive improvisational experience seamlessly integrating Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) techniques. This engaging workshop combines short-form improv and interactive warm-up games specifically designed to assist students in identifying and expressing their emotions. Through these activities, participants will not only enhance their ability to create meaningful characters and make quick decisions but also develop crucial collaboration skills with their peers. The overarching objective is to empower students, allowing them to comprehend the impact of their choices and emboldening them to speak truth to power. The workshop concludes with an entertaining performance, providing a platform to showcase the progress achieved during the sessions.

Objectives

• Identify and express emotions through traditional improv and warm-up games.
• Cultivate a small yet impactful level of self-awareness with each activity.
• Utilize emotions and self-awareness to craft well-rounded and meaningful characters.
• Foster deeper relationships with oneself and peers through collaborative exercises.
• Empower participants to make authentic choices reflective of their true selves.
• Validate choices using SEL techniques, emphasizing
valuable lessons in both failure and success.
• Establish connections between scenes created in class and participants' everyday lives.
• Have fun and be a little weird at the same time

Pricing Information

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Program Length

• Workshops are adaptable, catering to the unique needs of each school space.
• Duration of each workshop can range from 30 to 90 minutes based on specific requirements.
• Long-term residencies have the option to culminate in a showcase, available upon request.

Participants

5-30

Technical Specifications

• No technical equipment is required for the workshops; ample space is all that's needed to facilitate the games.
• If a showcase is requested, technical details can be
discussed upon hiring to ensure a seamless and memorable performance