the power of theatre

CATHARSISn. the discharge of pent-up emotions

so as to result in the alleviation of symptoms or the permanent relief of the condition.

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steph’s tawdry theatre history

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make up the rules

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character 101

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who am i?

Photo: Scientific American

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where am i?

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what do I want?Photo: m.a.r.c.

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ensemble cast

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know your audience

Photo: New York Times

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get into costume

Photo: Bike Portland

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work with your set

Photo: Roger Averbeck

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the power of props

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find the light

Photo: The Path Less Pedaled

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project! (it’s a verb, people)

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audience participation

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(more) audience participation

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the celebrity cameo

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publish your script

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take a bow

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(no really, you guys are rockstars)(now let’s get the eff out there &

make change)

Thank You!

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