From Apprentice to Director: John Perez on Building Arts Access
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-stj64-19ec9c4 John Perez, the new Director of Education at American Stage, joins Avery for a candid conversation about how arts education actually moves in Tampa Bay—beyond the stage lights and into classrooms. We cover: John’s full-circle path from apprentice to Director of Education What American Stage Education offers (adult + youth classes, outreach, matinees) Write On, the playwriting program inside Pinellas County schools The School Tour t...
Source:
https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-stj64-19ec9c4
John Perez, the new Director of Education at American Stage, joins Avery for a candid conversation about how arts education actually moves in Tampa Bay—beyond the stage lights and into classrooms.
We cover:
John’s full-circle path from apprentice to Director of Education
What American Stage Education offers (adult + youth classes, outreach, matinees)
Write On, the playwriting program inside Pinellas County schools
The School Tour tradition—and why it matters that some kids see professional theatre for the first time this way (this year’s tour: “Polka Dots: The Cool Kids Musical”)
Why teaching artists being working local artists strengthens the whole community
Theatre as training for being a human (the real curriculum)
Plus: quick Book Club updates—January off, February: Florida + Botanical Gardens, and March: all-female Julius Caesar at The Studio@620 (book TBD).