Two-time First Person Arts StorySlam Champion Anjoli Santiago will facilitate the course to help participants identify the threads within the tapestry of their own stories. Co-creating the container, participants will write tales through three lenses: first-person, cinematic world-building, and magical realism.

The course will close with a collaborative showcase, celebrating the individual themes and collective chorus in our tale of belonging.

Feb 24th - April 21st

Tuesday’s 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Course location

The Core, 3222 H Street

In 2019, Power Street Theatre launched free bilingual adult theater classes at West Kensington Ministry, funded by The Bartol Foundation and The Resist Foundation. Taught in English and Spanish by Gabriela Sanchez and Erlina Ortiz, the program invited adults to explore experimental theater and playwriting.

Designed to help participants reconnect with creativity, the classes built confidence, encouraged collaboration, and empowered community members to share their voices through art.

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✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

In 2019, Power Street was funded by The Bartol Foundation and The Resist Foundation to offer free bilingual adult theater classes, taught in both English and Spanish, at West Kensington Ministry. Students explored experimental theater with Gabriela Sanchez and playwriting with Erlina Ortiz. The program was inspired by the lack of opportunity to escape daily life that happens naturally as we get older - we envisioned this program as an opportunity for adults to return to imagination and play.
Students gained confidence, collaborated with their neighbors, and learned skills on how to share their voices.
This program is intentionally designed for adults 18+.
This program is seasonal and contingent on funding. Historically, we have hosted this educational program in the fall, spring and summer with community partners in North and West Philadelphia. Stay up to date on upcoming courses here on our website, socials and newsletter!

Yes. This program has explored experimental theater, first-person storytelling, playwriting, poetry, comedy, and more!
Yes. We require a commitment from students to participate in all scheduled classes within the course. This allows us to uphold fairness to the collective group and honor our teaching artist’s curriculum. We allow one absent day with prior notification to teaching artist (barring emergencies that arise).
We offer these courses free of charge to amplify accessibility. First come first serve!
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