Creative Greensboro Annual Report 2021-2022

CREATIVE GREENSBORO PRESENTS

Creative Greensboro is the place to create and experience live theater and music. As pandemic restrictions lifted, we expanded our live and in person drama and music opportunities, building new partnerships and growing long-running programs. YOUR HOME FOR LIVE PERFORMANCES In 2021-2022, nearly 300 people participated in our drama programming to experience all aspects of live theater, including auditioning, casting, rehearsals, stage management, and performance. As part of our commitment to supporting creative organizations, we co-produced the children’s theater show“Don’t Sleep Under the Mapou Tree”with Scrapmettle Entertainment, “The Tempest”with Shared Radiance Performing Arts Company and “Finding Shakespeare”with Goodly Frame Theatre. DRAMA

Our collaboration with Creative Greensboro was a wonderful opportunity for Scrapmettle to develop and train some of its staff in directing, production management and stage management. Scrapmettle has its foundation in educating others about the arts and entertainment industry. This type of collaboration not only gives children the chance to experience the myriad of wonderful life lessons that come with their exposure to theater and performing arts, but also educates adults simultaneously.

— Kerri Mubaarak

Scrapmettle Co-Founder

Being part of ‘The Sound of Music’ with Creative Greensboro’s drama programming has probably been one of the best things that has happened to me! It was my first production, so I didn’t know what to expect and was super nervous about the unknown. The cast and director really helped me have an amazing first experience. We also continued our long tradition of supporting local writers through the 29-year old Playwrights’ Forum. And, we produced members’ original plays as part of our long running children’s theater program“Short Tales for Children”, a partnership with UNCG’s School of Theater Education, and “Evening of Short Plays No. 40.” Performances are free or low-cost , to expand access to theater to all community members. More than 4,600 people attended the shows.

— Julian Fields

Performed the role of “Rolf”

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