Temporary Stages III

Theatre activities ask adolescents to empathize with those who are different from themselves. Recognizing divergence invites self-reflection and kindles compassion. These actions tap students' inner cores while at the same time deepening their understanding of privilege, a key component of critical consciousness.

Introduction to the Book
Section One: Ways spirituality manifests in a high school theatre program
Introduction to Section One
Chapter 1. Faith-Based "Drama Team" Sparks Discovery of Intersections Between Faith-Based and Secular Theatre Education
Chapter 2. Connecting Spirituality to the Rehearsal and Performance Experience
Chapter 3. Processing Grief and Trauma
Chapter 4. Reconciling with Challenges of the COVID-19 Global Pandemic
Chapter 5. How Failure in High School Theatre Fortifies the Spirit
Chapter 6. Rooted Deeply in Spirituality, the Artform of Mime Intrigues and Challenges Teens
Section Two: Ways critical consciousness manifests in a high school theatre program
Introduction to Section Two
Chapter 7. Insights for Understanding and Suggestions for Including the LGBTQ+ Community in High School Theatre Programs
Chapter 8. Theatre Teachers of Color Discuss Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
Chapter 9. The Complexity of The Crucible's Tituba: Casting Conundrums for Actors and Directors
Chapter 10. Socially-Conscious Pedagogy Guides Teaching Racism through Devised Theatre
Section Three: The reciprocal nature of spiritual strength and critical consciousness
Introduction to Section Three
Chapter 11-A. The Devised Scene, Foundation of Free To Fly
Chapter 11-B. DEVISED SCENE on HUMAN SEX TRAFFICKING OF MINORS
Chapter 12. Free To Fly, An Original One-Act Play for Young People that Draws Attention to the Dangers of Human Sex Trafficking of Minors
Chapter 13. Problematizing Free To Fly
Chapter 14. Portraying Despicable Characters - How Introspection, Empathy, and Critical Analysis of Coercion Impact the Teen Brain
Chapter 15. The Physiological Function of Respiration - Fuel for Fortifying the Spirit and Exercising Critical Consciousness in Theatre Work
Epilogue