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The Military Children 2024 World Expo welcomes our newest exhibitor "Arena Stage"!
The Military Ensemble — Voices of Now (VON)'s newest devised theater group led by theater professionals — will collectively write, rehearse, and perform an original, autobiographical theater piece that explores and shares the unique challenges, triumphs, and adventures that come with being a military child. The program is free of cost to participants.
Their Mission: Arena Stage is committed to being the voice of American theater. It celebrates American artists, their stories, and their impact on the nation’s cultural landscape. From classics to world premieres, Arena Stage continues to shape the future of American theater.
Come and visit their table at the Military Children 2024 World Expo on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 11AM - 5 PM. 1100 S. Hayes St., Arlington, VA 22202.
Admission is free and open to the public!
Voices of Now workshops and residencies are available to middle school, high school, community groups, educators and theater professionals. Learn more by contacting Community Programs Manager Mauricio Pita at mpita@arenastage.org
Voices of Now (VON) is an internationally recognized, devised theater program that brings together ensembles of middle-school, high-school, and adult artists to create original plays.
These fast-paced, autobiographical, physical theater pieces explore significant social questions relevant to the artists and their communities. The program aims to create positive change by engaging in dialogue centered on the unique life experiences of the participants.
Here are some ways you can get involved with Voices of Now:
Mentor Ensemble: This is an audition-only ensemble for former and continuing VON artists. If you’ve been part of VON before, consider joining this group to continue your artistic journey.
Mead Ensemble: If you’re a student in grades 7-12, the Mead Ensemble is a weekend ensemble where you can collaborate with other young artists to create original plays.
Jefferson Ensemble: If you’re a student at Jefferson Middle School Academy, the Jefferson Ensemble offers a free after-school program where you can explore theater and storytelling.
FCPS Ensembles: Middle school students in Fairfax County can participate in free after-school programs that focus on devised theater and creativity.
Wendt Center Ensemble: This free evening ensemble is specifically for teens who are grieving the death of a loved one. It’s offered in partnership with the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing.
Community Ensemble: This year, Voices of Now is partnering with Boeing to establish an ensemble for military families living in the D.C. area. If you’re part of a military family, this could be a wonderful opportunity to share your experiences through theater.
International Ensembles: Voices of Now also collaborates with artists from other countries. For example:
In 2022, Arena Stage sent devisers/directors to Croatia, where they worked with young artists from Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Ukraine. Together, they created an original play called “Safe Keeping” 1.
In 2019, Voices of Now worked with ensembles in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, resulting in three original plays performed by the young artists 1.
In 2015, Voices of Now teaching artists traveled to Zagreb to work with youth from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, and Slovenia.
Voices of Now is about sharing stories, building connections, and creating positive change. If you’re interested, reach out to Mauricio Pita, the Community Programs Manager, at mpita@arenastage.org to learn more or get involved.
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