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Provider Institution
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Shakespeare Festival/LA (SFLA) |
Center School Department
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Youth & Education |
Program
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Will Power to Youth |
Career Area
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O. |
Program Description
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Created in 1993, Will Power to Youth is an arts-based employment program for youth ages 14-21 living at or below the federal poverty level. Youth participants are employed during seven week periods between high school semesters to study, create and perfo |
Areas of Study
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Interdisciplinary Arts, English Language Arts/Literature |
Curriculum Emphasis
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Participants work six hours per day, five days a week to create a play that reflects their analysis of the relationship between Shakespeare's plot and themes to experiences in their daily lives. In addition to gaining literacy skills, participants can ea |
Degree / Certificate
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None; Will Power to Youth graduates can enroll in a progression of programs that provide year-round leadership training and professional internship opportunities. |
Admission Requirement
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20-30 youth per each seven-week session |
Enrollment of Students
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Majority of program participants must meet age and family income requirements. Admission process includes completing an application form and an interview. |
Academic Calendar
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March-April, July-August |
Number of Faculty
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12 |
Facilities / Equipment
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Tuition Fees
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None; participants are paid minimum wage. |
Contact Person
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Christine Anthony, Director of Youth & Education |
Address
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1238 W. 1st StreetLos Angeles, CA 90026 |
Phone Number(s)
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(213) 481-2273 ext 16Fax: (213) 975-9833 |
Email
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Web Site
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