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ELA / SS / STEAM: Original Musical Development and Production
ELA / SS / STEAM: Original Musical Development and Production
What is worth standing up for?
What is worth standing up for?
How can an ensemble of technicians support an ensemble of actors by creating production elements that help elevate a story?
How can an ensemble of technicians support an ensemble of actors by creating production elements that help elevate a story?
Paul Robeson was an Artist, Athlete, Academic, and Activist. He shaped, and was shaped by, the lives of his family, his teammates, his peers, and his community, and Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts is named in honor of his legacy. In partnership with the Civic League of Greater New Brunswick, Ensemble After School students created an original play with traditional spirituals based on the life of Paul Robeson. Inspired by his autobiography, HERE I STAND and his extraordinary voice singing traditional spirituals, the Ensemble After-School students worked together to craft a story, design a set, and rehearse a production that endeavored to honor the life and spirit of Paul Robeson. The students' work culminated in a final performance during the Paul Robeson Spring Gala of their original piece: HERE WE STAND.
Paul Robeson was an Artist, Athlete, Academic, and Activist. He shaped, and was shaped by, the lives of his family, his teammates, his peers, and his community, and Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts is named in honor of his legacy. In partnership with the Civic League of Greater New Brunswick, Ensemble After School students created an original play with traditional spirituals based on the life of Paul Robeson. Inspired by his autobiography, HERE I STAND and his extraordinary voice singing traditional spirituals, the Ensemble After-School students worked together to craft a story, design a set, and rehearse a production that endeavored to honor the life and spirit of Paul Robeson. The students' work culminated in a final performance during the Paul Robeson Spring Gala of their original piece: HERE WE STAND.
November 2018 - May 2019
"This residency helped me interact with others, because we had to work with one another."
"This residency helped me interact with others, because we had to work with one another."
-- De'Andrae
-- De'Andrae
"Paul and I share personal moments, he dealt with racism and so have I."
"Paul and I share personal moments, he dealt with racism and so have I."
-- De'Andrae
-- De'Andrae
"Paul Robeson was determined and did things to change the world. One day, I want to stand up for human rights and stand against racism."
"Paul Robeson was determined and did things to change the world. One day, I want to stand up for human rights and stand against racism."
-- Terryn
-- Terryn
"Paul and I are connected. I believe that I will go to Rutgers and one day, grow into an athlete and singer, and will fight for respect and for human rights."
"Paul and I are connected. I believe that I will go to Rutgers and one day, grow into an athlete and singer, and will fight for respect and for human rights."
-- Dayvonn
-- Dayvonn
"Paul Robeson and I are both determined. He never gave up. He was devoted to making a change and overcoming harsh obstacles, and I am devoted to becoming the best dancer I can be."
"Paul Robeson and I are both determined. He never gave up. He was devoted to making a change and overcoming harsh obstacles, and I am devoted to becoming the best dancer I can be."
-- Fatima
-- Fatima
"Obstacles come into our lives but WE NEVER GIVE UP!" -- Eimy
"Obstacles come into our lives but WE NEVER GIVE UP!" -- Eimy
"I learned that I could step in the shoes of Paul and feel his pain." -- Eimy
"I learned that I could step in the shoes of Paul and feel his pain." -- Eimy
"The most meaningful part was when we were creating the songs and rhythms. It showed us what we could do together as a team."
"The most meaningful part was when we were creating the songs and rhythms. It showed us what we could do together as a team."
-- Fatima
-- Fatima
"We strengthened our communication and all worked an equal amount."
"We strengthened our communication and all worked an equal amount."
-- Daniel
-- Daniel
"I learned how my peers feel and think and are."
"I learned how my peers feel and think and are."
-- Heidy
-- Heidy
"This experience helped me learn more about the school I go to."
"This experience helped me learn more about the school I go to."
-- Fatima
-- Fatima
Annie Lutz, David Seamon, and Lucas Pinner, Teaching Artists
Annie Lutz, David Seamon, and Lucas Pinner, Teaching Artists
Rames Clark and Janet Onuoha, Facilitators, CLGNB
Rames Clark and Janet Onuoha, Facilitators, CLGNB
Jullissa Payano, Coordinator / Elementary School Programs, CLGNB
Jullissa Payano, Coordinator / Elementary School Programs, CLGNB
Dr. C. Roy Epps, President / CEO, CLGNB
Dr. C. Roy Epps, President / CEO, CLGNB
Photos by Angela Peletier
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