2010 AATE Conference in Cooperation with CETA

Session 

Title:

Scripted: The Representation of People of Color in TYA Dramatic Literature.

When:

Saturday Aug 7 12:45 pm - 2:15 pm

Where:

Mission II   -   Room Map

Description

People of color are historically under-represented in the field of TYA. The purpose of this panel discussion is to examine and explore/discuss the representation and future of people of color in TYA's dramatic literature. Some of our research questions are: How are people of color represented in TYA historically and contemporary? Are there general themes and subjects regarding people of color in TYA? What aspects are flourishing and which are lacking in TYA's dramatic literature? What is next for people of color in TYA? The subjects are focusing on Asian, Asian-American, African American, and Hispanic/Latino American. (We're currently in searching for researchers that are interested in Native American plays.)

Chair:

YiRen Tsai

YiRen Tsai, a PhD student in Theatre for Youth at Arizona State University, is a native of Taiwan. She received her MFA degree in Drama and Theatre for Youth at the University of Texas at Austin in 2004. She then worked at the First Stage Children's Theatre, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as their Academy/Education Associate Director from 2004 to 2007.

Facilitators:

Lorenzo Garcia

Ebony Tucker

Ebony Tucker is an Atlanta native and a graduate of the University of Alabama with a MFA in Theatre Management/Arts Administration.  She has taught classes for the Alabama Shakespeare Festival and Christian Youth Theatre Atlanta.  Her experience with children ranges from Pre-K to 12^th grade with organizations such as YMCA, Children and Youth Services Atlanta, and Globe’s Learning Center. She is currently working on her 2nd MFA in Theatre for Youth at Arizona State University.

Category:

Discussion/Panel

People Attending:

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