C. S. Lewis has taught us that when we read literature we become a thousand
different people and yet remain ourselves. We focus on sounds, silences,
emotions, nuances, emphases and effects that the storyteller brings to
the text. Add drama to the experience, and the web of surprises and dreams
becomes even more layered. We enter into the action of the story, become
different characters, tell hidden truths of their predicaments, their memories
and relationships, discover their intentions and the implications of their
decisions. We can also add movement, music, sign and color to strengthen
our voices and to dissolve boundaries. Basing their "stories" on the experiences
with arts projects in schools, and describing ones that were linked to
social justice education , the presenters will explore this power of story
to illuminate and unite, as through a kaleidoscope, in which to see ourselves
and others in new light, in new patterns. Welcome to all.
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