Theatre for Excelsior

In partnership with the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) Theatre Academy, Excelsior Youth Center is presenting a series of theatre arts workshops to enhance self-esteem, increase teamwork and improve self-expression.

Allison Watross, Professional Actress and Theatre Academy instructor, will conduct the after school workshops for 12 Excelsior girls who have been identified by their therapists as candidates for such a therapeutic program.

"Dramatic Learning incorporates problem solving and provides opportunities for critical and imaginative thinking, in addition to instilling an appreciation for the arts," explains Allison. "The workshops show the girls how art can express a wide range of human experiences in an original way."

Though initially donated by the DCPA Theatre Academy, the workshops will continue through May if Excelsior can raise $2,500. If you can help, please DONATE NOW.

Each workshop includes a physical warm up period to introduce the girls to Allison and provides an overview of the material to be covered that day. The workshop integrates the arts through active involvement of the girls allowing them to express themselves in a safe environment.

"Participants will engage in team building exercises used in acting training to enhance communication skills, presence, self expression, confidence, and inter-personal relationships," Allison says. "Through kinetic and hands-on ACTivities, this series of workshops is designed to spark creativity, lateral thinking, ignite possibility, and stir up a passion for the arts.

Guests at Excelsior's gala, Ever Upward- Love & Laughter, will remember Allison's hysterical presentation of GIRLS ONLY, the play she is currently performing with Amie Mackenzie at the DCPA.