How Can I.....
Engage my kids interest?
You can't teach a kid who doesn't want to learn. If there is to be intrinsic motivation for learning, there has to be emotional engagement. The arts' "stock on the shelf' is emotion. If you can get a kid to feel, you can get him to care, if you can get her to care, you can get them to learn. Learn more >>
Prepare my students for the workplace?
The economy of the 21st Century for first-world countries such as the United States will be a conceptual economy based on ideas, or the ability of the future workforce to think create, and communicate effectively. In short, the Creative (Artistic) Process practiced in all art forms. Learn more >>
Increase my students cultural awareness?
In the 21st Century economy different cultures will be compelled to interact on a more intimate basis than ever before. One compelling way in which we can learn about people different from ourselves in through the arts they produce. Understanding the genesis, meaning, and production of various artistic products provides insight and understanding of another culture. "International Literacy" will become more and more crucial as cultures are brought closer together through the Internet - itself a visual and aural "artistic" medium. Learn more >>
Enhance existing arts programs?
For the arts to survive in public education, their value must be realized beyond celebratory events and exposure programs. The arts can be infused into most aspects of learning within a school setting and produce competency beyond the "3 R's" Recognition, Repeat, and Replicate. Learn more >>
Other Materials: "The Arts Equation" by Program Director and Co-Founder, Bruce Taylor
Mr. Taylor laid his theatrical foundation at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London, England. Since graduating, he has been hired in almost every capacity that can be found in professional theatre. While pursuing his vocation as a production manager and stage director, his avocation was working with teachers and kids as part of his desire to do his part to ensure the future for the arts. His skills have been utilized by dozens of companies as diverse as the O'Neill Theatre Center, the New York Philharmonic, Royal Opera House (London), Pacific Northwest Dance, Wagner's RING Festival in Seattle, and the Orchestra of St. Luke's in New York City. He is the originator of the internationally recognized Creating Original Opera, now managed by Education at the Met in New York City.
His philosophy and techniques can be reviewed in detail by reading his book "The Arts Equation" published by Watson-Guptil - available through Amazon.com