Diversity within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) remains disturbingly low. Relative to larger, highly funded universities, smaller schools harbor more diverse student demographics and more limited resources. Here, we propose four strategies leveraging the unique advantages of smaller institutions to advance underrepresented scholars along STEM pathways. ll
Small theatre has to be adaptable and creative in order to thrive, but constantly moving homes can tax even the hardiest theatre company, let alone their audience. How does homelessness impact a small company? What’s the key to building a loyal audience that will follow a company from venue to venue? Does the tall shadow of a regional theatre in a smaller urban prairie community impact the creative life of new, struggling companies? This article explores the creative choices, challenges, and successes of several Regina-based companies that began homeless. How did lack of permanency affect these companies, and how did things change once they found a home? This article examines these questions, and explores the adaptability, creativity, and artistic choices formed by “homelessness on the range.”
Dans ce texte, Kathryn Bracht offre une réflexion sur l’expérience qu’elle a vécue en signant la mise en scène de la pièce Escaped Alone de Caryl Churchill au Western Gold Theatre de Vancouver, l’une des seules compagnies de théâtre professionnelles du Canada ayant pour mandat d’offrir un soutien aux artistes de théâtre de plus de cinquante-cinq ans. La pièce met en scène quatre femmes d’environ soixante-dix ans, de sorte à offrir un défi pour des interprètes de cette tranche d’âge. Bracht examine comment la compagnie continue d’explorer les moyens de valoriser les artistes d’un âge plus avancé non seulement en leur offrant des rôles, mais aussi en mettant l’accent ailleurs que sur l’apprentissage par cœur du texte et en cherchant à créer un meilleur équilibre entre la vie familiale et celle sur scène pendant les répétitions et les représentations, de manière à répondre aux besoins des interprètes plus âgés.
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