Amphibian in the Community: JUMBIES! Fall 2008
 Amphibian Stage Productions is pleased to present the regional debut of Jumbies!, a collaboration with Mexican artist Laura Anderson Barbata and the Brooklyn Jumbies. The performance piece will travel to area schools during the month of October and will culminate in a public performance at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell Street (date TBA).
Mexican artist Laura Anderson Barbata’s work with the Jumbies began with Dragon Keylemanjahro School of Arts and Culture in Trinidad, a community center completely operated through volunteer participation from residents of the neighborhood. This project has revived the art and tradition of West African stilt walking and provides free extracurricular activities to youth in low-income areas of Trinidad.
The work continues under the same concept with the Brooklyn Jumbies. Her collaborations with the Brooklyn Jumbies include thematic development and costuming for street performances. Through artistic interventions during special events, carnival competitions, workshops and outreach programs, the group reinforces social ideals such as healthy life choices and respect for cultural heritage.
Now the youth of Fort Worth will have the unique opportunity to discover the joy of performance through this exciting program as Amphibian, Barbata and the Jumbies visit FWISD schools to dance, display Barbata’s wearable art, and speak about this melding of West African and Mexican art.
Through the generosity of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, the community will also be offered a rare opportunity to view this visually explosive event.
JUMBIES!
is made possible through the generosity of
- the Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County
- Gertrude Sparks Charitable Trust/Bank of America, trustee
- the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Area schools, please contact: 817-923-3012 or
info@amphibianproductions.org to schedule a performance.
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education and outreach
Amphibian Young Actor's Workshop
July 21 to 25, 2008
Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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What: The Amphibian Young Actor’s Workshop is a one-week intensive studio class where students engage in rigorous and thrilling acting training geared towards today’s professional performing industry of theater, film, and television. In a fun and supportive atmosphere, students explore the principal elements of acting technique and how to use their inherent individuality as a foundation for an open and creative acting instrument.
The workshop will focus on:
- Movement Work
- Voice Development
- Improvisation
- Audition Discussion
- On-Camera Technique for Scenes and Commercials
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Who: This workshop is designed for Middle and High School level students ages 13 through 18.
When/Where: Classes are held July 21 to 25 in the Hays Theatre on the campus of Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. They begin at 10:00 am and go until 3:00 pm, with a lunch break at noon.
Parents are invited to attend a public presentation of the work at the
end of the week.
Course Fee: $250; $225 for Amphibian Members
Please call or email for information about the Diane L. Warner Memorial Scholarships.
It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to
arrange for student transportation. Please bring students on time and
arrive for pickup promptly as the theater spaces are being used for rehearsals.
2008 Teaching Staff: JP Matthews and Stephen Balantzian
Leap into the adventure!
Call 817-923-3012 or email info@amphibianproductions.org for more info.
Learn all about Amphibian Stage Productions’ season, company members, and history at www.amphibianproductions.org
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