The PBRC's education programs encourage people of all ages to recognize the power of choice and voice. We are committed to providing spaces that feed the imagination and connects people to their history and culture. We believe this is what gives people strength, breaks down barriers and enhances our ability to create.

Afterschool and weekend education programs at the Black Rep continue to build broad-based partnerships with several organizations to bring creative learning to spaces where young people live and study. The following programs are currently taking place in nearby sites where schools and other non-profit or public organizations offer programs for youth. The Black Rep continues to respond to community demands to provide creative learning opportunities through arts-and-literacy based performance initiatives.

To inquire about these and other upcoming education programs, e-mail Carissa Baquiran at carissa@blackrep.org or call 351-0353 extension 106.

2005-2006 Programs

STUDENT MATINEES: In conjunction with our 2005-2006 season PBRC holds student matinees during the school day at a reduced price of $10 a ticket. After performances, there is a 15 min. Q & A session with the actors to talk about the show more in depth. Student matinees are available on Fridays during the theater season at 10am. For description of the plays please see our theater page. Groups must reserve seats at least two weeks in advance with a 50% deposit.

TELL IT LIKE IT IS!: Students at Birch Vocational School will "Tell It Like It Is!" in an original performance that talks about growing up as a young person with a disability using movement, theater and drumming. The final performance will tour throughout Providence to educate audiences. This project is made possible through a grant from Metlife and VSA Arts.

PAUL CUFFEE SCHOOL: Paul Cuffee students learn Afro-Carribean drumming and take drama classes where they develop original work with the guidance of PBRC artist-educators. This program is supported by a 21st century grant

SEEDS OF HOPE: This innovative multidisciplinary program invites middle school students create a hip-hop musical called Amend This! Amend This! is an opportunity for students of varied interests, talents and knowledge to combine forces and create a hip-hop musical along with PBRC actors and rap artists. The final performance will be a courtroom drama that examines the U.S.constitution by putting hip-hop on trial. Students are invited to audition for actor roles (speaking or non-speaking) rappers, dancers, writers, singers, behind the scenes and other ksilss they might bring to the program. . PBRC IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING STUDENTS FOR FALL 2005.

CREATING SOLUTIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE: is a workshop based in several community centers in Pawtucket focused on building creative leadership skills for its participants. Working together with artist-educators, students create original poetry, rap and skits to voice concerns they have in their community.