Adult Artistic Courses

Land
&
Body

Free adult artistic courses rooted in community, creativity, and the power of your story.

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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!

  • Please contact us here : CONTACT FORM

Past Teaching Artist

  • Anjoli Santiago

  • Che Guerrero

    Che Guerrero

  • Sabriaya Shipley

    Sabriaya Shipley

  • Gabriela Sanchez

    Gabriela Sanchez

  • Erlina Ortiz

    Erlina Ortiz

  • Tamanya Garza

    Tamanya Garza

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