Carnegie Mellon University: The School of Drama at Carnegie Mellon University will present "Bus Stop" by William Inge, April 26 - May 5 in the Philip Chosky Theater in the Purnell Center for the Arts on the CMU campus. As part of its ongoing educational outreach initiative, the School of Drama is offering a free matinee performance for high school students at 10 a.m., Friday, May 4. Following the show, high school students are encouraged to stay for a post-performance discussion to ask questions of the production team, including the cast of graduating students in CMU's internationally renowned Acting/Music Theatre program.
Sunday, April 08, 2012
Carnegie Mellon's School of Drama To Present Free Matinee of "Bus Stop" for High School Students
Carnegie Mellon University: The School of Drama at Carnegie Mellon University will present "Bus Stop" by William Inge, April 26 - May 5 in the Philip Chosky Theater in the Purnell Center for the Arts on the CMU campus. As part of its ongoing educational outreach initiative, the School of Drama is offering a free matinee performance for high school students at 10 a.m., Friday, May 4. Following the show, high school students are encouraged to stay for a post-performance discussion to ask questions of the production team, including the cast of graduating students in CMU's internationally renowned Acting/Music Theatre program.
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I think this is wonderful! When I was in high school the most common reason for students not seeing theatre was that it's too expensive. This is the perfect solution. By allowing these students to see this show for free, they are not only being exposed to good theatre, but are also seeing it in an environment where their teachers can lead their thoughts to more than what they might think without therm. Talk backs can get a little scary with a group of teenagers so I hope this one goes well!
This is a great idea for the school. Any chance we have to reach out to those that look up to our program is a great opportunity. I would have loved for a chance to see a performance here while i was in high school. being a 6 hour flight that wasn't a real option. Instead my high school would take advantage of frequent opportunities to go see performances at varying theaters in town and it was always a wonderful opportunity. seeing shows like Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson and waiting for Godot (i Don't know if i spelled that right) having an opportunity as a high school student definitely had an impact and its great to see our school offering that chance to other students
Promoting the arts and allowing younger generation to see and experience art is one of the most beneficial exposures that I feel we can promote. I was on Midsummer crew and it was great to see the reactions and awe that the students where in. There is something different putting on work for students and showing them the different opportunities and parts of culture that is around them. Im glad that we do this at CMU and I hope we will continue it more often.
Anything that allows young people to see theater for free is very good. CMU's plan maybe a little self serving but good nun the less. Bus Stop is a good show too, because it is not done frequently and it is relatively accessible while still being interesting. If nothing else allowing high schools to see theater for free will hopefully encourage them to see more theater later on in life. Hopefully it will inspire them to pursue there own artistic aspirations. I know that seeing theater was always very fun as a kid and I think that it helped to fill in my life from a cultural stand point.
This is a great idea! In foundations I learned endlessly about the importance of audience outreach, and it's great to hear that CMU is actually being proactive in this aspect. Especially, like Sam said before, money can be a big limiting factor in who goes to see performances, not everyone can afford to see the shows that other people have the luxury to experience. I think this is a great way to bring in a new theater audience to the school of drama community, while also exposing more and more people to Bus Stop's intent and message.
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