PlayGary 2009-2010

PLAYGARY is an aspired theatrical collaboration between Morning Bishop Theatre and Gary Art Works. Both socially conscious organizations have come together to create a season of theatrical productions that address issues in a way that activates both artists and audience members alike.

THEATRE ON-GOING PROGRAMS

Drama Series (a collaboration with the Gary Public Library)

Super Seniors Theatre (collaboration with Older Americans)

Readers Theatre-Collaboration with Literacy Coalition/Gary, Indiana

Double Dutch Theatre (Interactive Theatre that combines physical activity, sports and the performing arts)

African Descendants-Griot, storytelling and Dance Theatre (Kposivi Clark-Director)

Theatre of Purpose (Women's Work Release) Life skills and resource management skills-

Travel Back in Time Arts Enrichment Program-our 8 week summer arts enrichment program for 7-12 year olds @ Morning Bishop Theatre Playhouse, Inc./Gary Artworks, Inc. ( Charter School of the Dunes Building) 860 North Lake Street Gary, IN 46403... For info call 219-201-3663

PlayGary 2009 - 2010

PLAYGARY is an aspired theatrical collaboration between Morning Bishop Theatre and Gary Art Works. Both socially conscious organizations have come together to create a season of theatrical productions that address issues in a way that activates both artists and audience members alike.

THEATRE ON-GOING PROGRAMS

Drama Series (a collaboration with the Gary Public Library)

Super Seniors Theatre (collaboration with Older Americans)

Readers Theatre-Collaboration with Literacy Coalition/Gary, Indiana

Double Dutch Theatre (Interactive Theatre that combines physical activity, sports and the performing arts)

African Descendants-Griot, storytelling and Dance Theatre (Kposivi Clark-Director)

Theatre of Purpose (Women's Work Release) Life skills and resource management skills-

Travel Back in Time Arts Enrichment Program-our 8 week summer arts enrichment program beginning JUNE 15 and extending to AUGUST 20 for 7-12 year olds @ Morning Bishop Theatre Playhouse, Inc./Gary Artworks, Inc. ( Charter School of the Dunes Building) 860 North Lake Street Gary, IN 46403... For info call 219-201-3663

The Arts in Gary

"Ah, The Theatre!" a cultural, social, and educational institution committed to providing young people of diverse backgrounds with an opportunity to receive training in classical ballet and the allied arts.

The school's comprehensive programs strive to instill discipline and self-esteem, and to encourage creativity, enabling students to develop to their fullest potential and to excel in their chosen endeavors.

The school's positive presence in Harlem offers individuals a safe haven in which to explore and express themselves both emotionally and physically, and helps them develop into contributing members to the community at large.
-Mission Statement

Founded in 1969 by Arthur Mitchell and Karel Shook, the Dance Theatre of Harlem School quickly emerged as a leading arts education center and an accredited dance training institute. From an initial enrollment of just thirty students, DTHS has grown to a registration of over 500 students per year, and developed a varied curriculum that, in addition to ballet and tap, has included modern, jazz and African dance, gymnastics, karate, Tai-chi, and even Irish step dancing. Other classes include music theory and dance history. Classes are offered in three programs (Community, Pre-Professional, and Professional) during the fall and spring semesters, for all levels of experience, ages 3 to 24 years. The summer semester features a six-week intensive program of study.

Dance Theatre of Harlem School's distinguished international faculty has extensive experience and training. From their first steps as beginners to advanced levels of instruction, our students experience the best aspects of Russian, English, and American traditions and training. The faculty also includes former DTH company members, insuring that the DTH style and the "artistic memory" of the organization remain intact and are passed to future generations.

Dance Theatre of Harlem School is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance, and is listed as an institution of higher learning by the New York State Department of Education. This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant students.

The Wind Beneath Her Wings

The Wind Beneath Her Wings

Morning Bishop's Family

Morning Bishop's Family
Morning: the Artist's Artist

Theory of Theatre

From Aristotle's Poetics to Vaclav Havel, the debate about the nature and function of theatre has been marked by controversy. Daniel Gerould's landmark work, Theatre/Theory/Theatre, collects history's most influential Eastern and Western dramatic theorists – poets, playwrights, directors and philosophers – whose ideas about theatre continue to shape its future. In complete texts and choice excerpts spanning centuries, we see an ongoing dialogue and exchange of ideas between actors and directors like Craig and Meyerhold, and writers such as Nietzsche and Yeats. Each of Gerould's introductory essays shows fascinating insight into both the life and the theory of the author. From Horace to Soyinka, Corneille to Brecht, this is an indispensable compendium of the greatest dramatic theory ever written.

Helping Gary

Gary Theatre EnsembleThe Gary Theatre Ensemble is a multi-disciplinary guild comprised of semi-professional actors whose mission and purpose is to create and perform theatrical works that illuminate social issues. The second tier of the company is a mentoring program for apprentice artists ages 9-19. Youth participate in a theatre arts curriculum in preparation for performances and workshops with other youth focused organizations.
PLAYGARY 2006-2007 SeasonPLAYGARY is an inspired theatrical collaboration between Gary Art Works and Morning Bishop Theatre. Both socially conscious organizations have come together to create a season of theatrical productions that address social issues in a way that actively engages the artists and audience members alike.
Art SparksIn collaboration with community partners like Edgewater Systems, this annual series of exhibitions throughout the community is accompanied by special events and educational programming. Collateral activities have included dance lessons, symposiums and day long workshops that complement the exhibit's theme and visual art medium. Art Sparks is designed to increase access to arts and cultural activities by utilizing a variety of locations throughout the city. Gary Lighthouse Charter School Arts InfusionA collaborative effort designed to integrate creative disciplines in a way that helps the students internalize concepts in math, reading, science and language arts.
"Art Expedition" Summer Youth Employment in the Arts ProgramAn eight week program providing the opportunity for youth ages 14-18 to utilize their previous arts experience in disciplines such as music, dance, drama, technical theatre, and visual art as a source of employment.

Our Life's Work at The Morning Bishop Theatre Playhouse

Our Life's Work at The Morning Bishop Theatre Playhouse
Becoming Crystal Clear