At Empowered Players, we're dedicated to ensuring students have the opportunity to express themselves, whether through theater, dance, art, or even writing! As part of our program, we're debuting the new Players' Corner blog posts! In the Player's Corner, students will share a bit about their background and interests, as well as their thoughts on Empowered Players. Our first writer for Players' Corner is Joshua Harris! My name is Josh. I've been involved in theater for about eight years. What I like most about Empowered Players is how much we learn about the distinctive aspects of theater with only such a short period of time. The most recent lesson I learned with the Empowered Players Troup
7 kids. 2 directors. 2 hours of rehearsal time. Our very first Empowered Players Troupe rehearsal kicked off the new year with a bang! Both new students and returning students joined us for our inaugural rehearsal of the year. Starting with introductory name games then progressing to improvisation exercises, the Players had an amazing time learning more about acting and performing. As a group, we went over our expectations for the semester. Students all agreed to try their best during and outside of rehearsals, and committed to completing all outside assignments and homework. We also promised to act kindly towards one another, and keep rehearsals a safe space for everyone. We can't wait to d
