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Cultural Arts And Diversity: Rainbow Multicultural Theater Troupe, A History And Education Model, Maria Antoinette Olivo Jan 2013

Cultural Arts And Diversity: Rainbow Multicultural Theater Troupe, A History And Education Model, Maria Antoinette Olivo

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This study will explore ethnic and cultural theater history offering a point of view of theater from the African American, Chicano Latino American, Asian American, and Native American experience; as well as a view by international theater artists who influence many artists and educators of color, and who influence cultural arts and diversity programs. information about student persistence and perseverance in attaining and education is explored ans evidence supporting the notion that cultural arts and diversity programs do in fact help students to achieve their goals.


Theatre Across The Curriculum: Playing A Role In Multicultural Identity, Literacy Acquisition, Special Education, And Beyond, Fergus James Loughnane Jan 2013

Theatre Across The Curriculum: Playing A Role In Multicultural Identity, Literacy Acquisition, Special Education, And Beyond, Fergus James Loughnane

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The purpose of this thesis is to examine the benefits of theatre and theatrical practices across the curriculum. it is a counter weight to the pervasive argument that theatre does not offer adequate training and prospects to our students. Theatrical practices have been show to dramatically improve literacy acquisition by reinforcing the lesson.