Empower Your Community with Eco-Theater: Invite AEJ to Conduct a Workshop
AEJ's eco-theater workshops inspire communities to take action on environmental justice issues through the power of creative expression. Our team works closely with participants to develop short plays that effectively communicate the impact of these issues on their community, with the goal of inspiring positive change. Below you can see our previous workshops.
Eco-Theater: Climate Justice Through Performance
In April 2023, AEJ conducted a workshop that explored the impact of California wildfires on farm workers and inmate firefighters. Participants in the workshop were guided through theatrical tools and techniques to create two powerful plays that addressed the environmental justice implications of these wildfires.
One of these plays was performed at the Earthtones event on Earth Day at Stanford University. The performance was well-received and helped to raise awareness of the impact of wildfires on vulnerable populations.
Overall, the workshop was a successful and impactful event that used the power of theater to address important environmental issues. We are grateful to everyone who participated and made it possible.
Photo credit: Chloe Peterson-NafzigerIntroduction to Eco-Theater: Imagining climate justice through theater
In partnership with Earthtones, the Environmental Justice Working Group, and the Institute for Diversity in the Arts at Stanford University, AEJ conducted a workshop on March 2023 at Stanford University that leveraged the power of theater to raise awareness of the potential exposure of underrepresented groups to California wildfires and the associated health risks.
During the workshop, participants were introduced to a range of creative tools that could be used to inspire change and raise awareness of environmental justice issues. Through theater and other artistic mediums, participants learned how to effectively communicate the impact of wildfires on vulnerable communities and advocate for positive change.
Overall, the workshop was a successful collaboration between multiple organizations committed to environmental justice and social change. We are proud of the impact that this event had on our community and look forward to continuing our work together in the future.
Eco-Theater workshop at Virginia Tech by AEJ and Superhero Clubhouse
AEJ organized a unique three-day eco-theater workshop conducted by Superhero Clubhouse Theater Company at Virginia Tech on May 2022, which focused on an environmental justice implication of a local environmental issue at New River Valley in Virginia. The workshop utilized guided theatrical methods to help participants create and perform two short plays that effectively communicated the impact of the issue on their community.
The workshop was a successful collaboration between AEJ and the Superhero Clubhouse Theater Company at Virginia Tech, showcasing the power of theater in addressing complex environmental issues. Participants were introduced to a range of creative tools and techniques to inspire positive social and environmental change.
AEJ is committed to using the arts as a vehicle for driving meaningful social and environmental change. The success of this workshop reinforces our belief in the transformative power of theater. We are grateful to everyone who participated and made it possible, and we look forward to continuing our work together in the future. Thank you for your support!
