Our Programs
We make deeply human experiences surprisingly accessible.
Experiential Learning
We design learning experiences and workshops that utilize applied theatre activities, including process dramas, Forum Theatre and more. These are created for participants ages 12 and up.
Pictured: Our Shared Language Is Art - UFT Teacher Center
Professional Development
We provide professional development for educators in the arts, social sciences, humanities and DEI fields.
Pictured: “Four African American women seated on steps of building at Atlanta University, Georgia” (Source: Library of Congress)
Artifact for “Between the Layers” Educator Workshop
Reminiscence Theatre
Participants share stories from their memories, and EmberArts curates and produces a retelling for the participants' community or organization. The culminating event can be performed by participants, or the EmberArts team or a mix of both.
Pictured: “Before We Were What We Are Now,” 4th Avenue Presbyterian Church, Brooklyn
Some happy participants have told us . . .
Katie Salhany, young adult member of 4th Ave. 👍
To be honest, I thought this type of theater was going to be "silly," mostly because it was unfamiliar to me. However, the performance truly captured the essence of our church and allowed me to reflect about what I want my "church legacy" to be. To this day, I think about the following question: How will my actions at church, in various groups, with various people shape the history of this church?
Laurie Kingsberry, New York City Educator 👍
Our Shared Language is ART. Thank you EmberArts for your willingness to share how applied theatre strategies can impact critical thinking, productive discussions, and the artistic processes. Your collaborative work is invaluable to the educational community; it motivates, it stimulates and it connects the hearts and minds of diverse perspectives.
Vicki Panvini Lane, community project contributor 👍
A heartfelt…’BRAVO’…to the Reminiscence Theater Project. I was overwhelmed!!! Your talented team took ‘slice- of -life’ stories and transformed them into amazing scenes ...full of laughter and tears. You proved…everyone has a great story to share.
