The Digital Dragon

^^Deadline for AVS Leadership Academy at Harvard is January 27^^

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

Spring 2022 True Colors Troupe Devising Ensemble

True Colors Troupe is an after-school program for LGBTQIA+ youth and allies who work with teaching artists to create and develop skills in performance, social justice, and community activism.

Spring True Colors Troupe will run February 1st, 2022 - June 4th, 2022 every Tuesdays and Thursdays. Dress Rehearsal will be on June 2nd with Performances on June 3rd - 4th. There will also be a Spring Intensive weekend towards the end of Spring Break from April 22nd 2022-April 24th, 2022.

When youth join our ensemble, they not only join a community supported by others, but benefit by being part of a chosen family. Some of the benefits include:

• $300 monthly stipend

• Devising and performing a collective piece of artwork.

• Work with TTO staff and teaching artists

• Tuesday & Thursday Rehearsals from 6pm-8pm

• Collaborative and artistic skills

• Professional development for young artists

• Touring opportunities locally and nationally

• Networking with other LGBTQIA+ & BIPOC artist

• Virtual Grubhub gift cards for meals

The Theater Offensive's mission is to present liberating art, for, and about queer and trans people of color that transcends artistic boundaries, celebrates cultural abundance, and dismantles oppression. For more information about our programs, please visit our website to learn more about what we offer at https://thetheateroffensive.org

If you know of any potential candidates who may be interested in joining, please feel free to share this email along. We are accepting applicants on a rolling basis. Interested youth can submit their inquiry in the required fields here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DGL3M8P

Questions? Please reach me at ricky@thetheateroffensive.org.

Youth Programs at Grub Street

We pay high school students $625 to be part of a three-week BIPOC instructor-led creative writing program. All of our instructors are wonderful Boston-based BIPOC writers and poets, and we aim to recruit majority BIPOC youths so their stories can be supported and uplifted.

Key Details

• Mondays through Fridays, July 11th - July 29th, 2022.

• In the spirit of writers' residencies for adults, all teens will receive a stipend of $625 for their time spent as working writers.

• During three weeks at GrubStreet, teens work with published authors and meet with literary agents and editors, take field trips, and more.

• All applications are due by Tuesday, February 22nd at 11:59pm.

• Application link: https://grubstreet.org/programs/for-teens/summer-fellowship/

For more information contact: 267-632-1234.

Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester (Music Video Project)

Teens can still join us for our music video project, where they will dive into music video production - learning video styles, shot lists, video treatments, audio, VFX and more while using professional filmmaking equipment as they create their own music videos for up and coming music talent!

Who: Any teens ages 13-19

What: to learn film skills and technical skills from a real professional filmmaker! They'll dive into the world of shot lists, storyboards, cameras, lights, audio, editing (and much more!) as they create various film projects (full project calendar below)! Plus, have the opportunity to join our Pathways program for soft skills training, networking sessions and on-set apprenticeships and/or paid summer internships.

Where: In person at the Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester

Cost: Free! No previous film experience or special equipment required

when: every Thursday

Project Calendar:

January 6-February 3 | PROJECT 3: Create a Music Video - YOU CAN STILL JOIN US FOR THIS ONE!

Work with real recording artists to create videos for their music. Learn about working with a client and telling stories without using dialogue.

February 3-March 10 | PROJECT 4: Unscripted Production

Ever wondered how YouTube series are created? Learn in this project as you create your own unscripted short episode!

March 10-April 21 | PROJECT 5: Social Justice Short Doc

Highlight the issues that you care about as you learn about documentary production.

April 21-May 26 | PROJECT 6: Narrative Short Film

Bring your story to life, creating your own scripted short film. Get super creative in this capstone project.

Program details & Application at freshfilms.org/weeklyfilmmaking

Free COVID-19 Home Test Kits Available for City of Boston residents

Boston residents can now pick up free rapid at-home test kits at designated sites around the City, while supplies last. Each person will be able to pick up a kit for each member of their immediate household per visit. There are two tests in each kit. 

Please help us get the word out about these kits along with guidance on how to use them:

• BPHC’s fact sheet provides guidance on how to use these home test kits, including what to do if you test positive. These are currently available in English and Spanish.

• Mass DPH provides detailed instructions for using a home test kit, as well as graphic instructions available in several languages.

• More detailed guidance on using the kits is available directly from the vendors, currently iHealth or QuickVue.

INVEST IN GIRLS EXPLORING FINANCE PROGRAM FOR WINTER TERM

The Exploring Finance Program is Invest in Girls’ Career Exploration program. We have offered it as part of our nation-wide online afterschool program, but in our winter term, we are hoping to gather a cohort exclusively for Boston-area students.

When: Wednesdays, January 26-March 16^th, from 6-8 pm via Zoom

Who: Female-identifying 10^th-12^th graders who have some done some prior financial literacy workshops with IIG or courses at their school.

Course Description: The goal of this program is to introduce students to a variety of careers in finance through hands on activities facilitated by industry professionals. By the end of the program, students will be able to differentiate between the broad categories of finance (investment banking, corporate finance etc), as well as gauge their interest in specific careers by participating in activities and reflecting on their skills. The program will also connect them with current professionals who will become a part of their network as they move onto college and beyond.

Sign Up: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2P5LHDY

Students who complete the course will receive a $100 gift card as a stipend

STAND UP AND SPEAK OUT

5^th Annual Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit. Friday, January 21, 2022 8:30am-12:15pm

Highlights include:

· Two keynote speakers

· Three (3) sessions of eight (8) concurrent workshops

· Sessions for student and adult participants

Please Note:

· There is no cost to attend and advanced registration is required

· Workshop links will be provided to registrants the week of event

· Space is limited – please register early!

Register HERE

Back to School 2021: Parenting Through Grief and Loss

In response to a survey sent to BPS families in March 2020, parents and caregivers requested practical tips around social, emotional and behavioral development. In response, we have been sending these Wellbeing Digests! You can sign up here if you are seeking ways to support your child's behavioral, social and emotional development.