Doucette, Thomas Michael, Jr.

Overview "This thesis project explores reasons for implementing SEL practices into educational theatre. Productions offer opportunities for collaboration, creativity, celebration and learning. Research shows that learning cannot happen when students are in crisis mode. Schools have reopened in 2021-2022, but many educators will agree; learning isn't happening. This project focuses on a production at a school south of Boston that has been suffering with racial tensions, violence, and a fractured sense...