“On the contrary, those technical elements are what sealed the deal in terms of making us excited about this adaptation!” said the duo in an email exchange when asked if they felt intimidated by the prospect of pulling off an onstage avalanche, a crashing flying saucer, and aliens who take the shape of ordinary earthlings. “We love working with seemingly impossible story elements, because it forces us to find creative, theatrical solutions. If it’s too simple or straightforward, you might as well just be watching the movie. But if—instead—you have one actor playing half the town while simultaneously operating a flying saucer on a fishing pole, suddenly it’s a unique, theatrical experience that really has to be witnessed live in a theater.”
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The research is clear: integrating theater arts into a regular school curriculum can have concrete benefits. According to the American Alliance for Theatre and Education, theater involvement improves academic performance and performance on standardized tests; increases student engagement and attendance; improves reading comprehension; builds self-esteem; and helps bridge the “achievement gap”. Given the research, are we doing enough in Arkansas to help fund the performing arts in our public schools?
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It can be hard for adults to find opportunities that help them dust off their thinking caps and polish their competitive edges, but starting August 24, TheatreSquared’s adult classes in acting and improvisation are the perfect prescription to help get you out of your comfort zone and into a fun, energetic learning environment.
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