THE ART OF SOCIAL JUSTICE
The ART of Social Justice is a timely collaboration between Project Write Now, the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center and Two River Theater, offering professional development for teachers with social justice at the forefront: an invaluable one-stop-shop for educators seeking support as well as lesson plans and curriculum.
There’s no such thing as a neutral education. Education either functions as an instrument to bring about conformity or freedom.
~ Paolo Freire
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
FREE EVENTS AND DISCOUNTS
Two River Theater provides free pre-show discussions on how each production tackles ideas of social justice, paired with discounted tickets and curriculum tie-ins to facilitate seamless integration of the plays’ themes into the classroom.
FEATURED EXHIBITS
The T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center, with its aesthetically engaging interactive exhibits, enriches the educational experience by offering local, national, and international history about the Black experience and insights into diverse cultures and histories.
WRITING WORKSHOPS
Project Write Now provides writing workshops thoughtfully curated for teachers that provide a supportive space for educators to explore their creative potential while also nurturing their capacity to inspire and guide their students in embracing social justice themes.
The program culminates with a four-day Summer Studio for a deep dive into all disciplines.
Through its multi-faceted approach, The ART of Social Justice provides a transformative teacher education experience that will have a lasting impact on educators and communities alike. Join us for as many experiences as you wish, earning professional development hours each time.
Upcoming Sessions
A Thousand Maids
Cordelia’s stuck. Cordelia needs to design a maid’s costume, but she can’t stop thinking about The Help and Maid in Manhattan and Gone with the Wind and As Good As It Gets and… and… and… How can she find a way to show these women for who they really are? Two River favorite Tony Meneses (The Hombres, Guadalupe in the Guest Room) returns with this world premiere comedy.
Partner Organizations
