Storytelling

Overview "Since our beginning, we have told and received stories to shape our understanding of the world around us. Still, it's not just the stories themselves that hold significance, but how they are shared, the spaces they encounter and who will listen. This thesis dives into the core of an applied theatre project that placed the stories and experiences of First-Generation College Students at the center. Within a singular institution, these narratives were amplified, shedding a light on their...

Scope and Contents This collection contains documentation of the intiatives, programs, and projects developed and implemented by the Cooperative Artists Institute (CAI) and its predecessors - Black Music Industry, Inc. (BMI) and Music & Art Development, Inc. (MAD) - between 1968 and 2017. The majority of the collection focuses on the history of CAI, including such long-term, multifaceted, and large-scale programs as Tribal Rhythms, the Peace Drum Project, and the Partnership for Whole School Change, as...

Overview "Performance and storytelling have always been powerful tools in challenging injustices. However, for women, the intersection of culture, tradition, patriarchy, and race often plays a significant role in shaping their self-esteem and perception of body image. Focusing on South Asian women, I delve into this topic through interviews, field observations, and a personal book of Spoken Word, essays, and poems, supplemented by an activity guide for Desi women to share their own narratives. My aim...