Global Theater of the Girls - Exploratory Workshop

A project in Rudrapur, India by Theater Between
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Through the medium of live performance, young women in rural India become empowered to become artists and creators of their own lives.
Backers: 26
Average Pledge Per Backer: $193

Funded: $5,005 of $5,000
Dates: May 9th -> Jun 8th (30 days)
Project By: Theater Between
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Latest News

First day of the Intensive

June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
We did it! It was a phenomenal experience. The girls are a dream to work with: amazingly eager, open, bursting with enthusiasm, both playful and serious and full of awe and wonder at the possibilities of what theater can do in the world. At the end... (Read More)

Arrived in New Delhi

June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Jillian and I are here, acclimatizing to time change (and temperature!). Tomorrow we fly to Rudrapur, where it al begins. We will meet the girls, the teachers, the press. The day after, Theater Intensive, Day One, commences.   (Read More)

An article in our local newspaper

June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Yesterday, our local Santa Cruz Sentinel published an article about our trip. Take a look!  (Read More)

Leaving today

June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to all you have supported this project. It is happening! We are going up in the sky today at 3:10PM from JFK. The sky above New York is pale blue with white billowing clouds moving quickly across, sun streaming through. Dramatic, changing,... (Read More)

Heading out in 3 days!

May 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, it's Aleks. Just wanted to tell you that I made it to New York safely (from Santa Cruz). Running around getting last-minute supplies, but also took the time to see a play last night. It's great seeing Jillian. I'll keep you posted on further... (Read More)

If you know anyone...

May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, folks! Tickets have been purchased, visas are in place. June 1 is our departure date. It's still hard to believe this is happening. Such an exciting and unexpected turn of events in our lives! It's so beautiful how life offers up opportunities,... (Read More)

Child bride who dropped out of school

May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Early marriage is rarely the girl's choice    (Read More)

We have our tickets!

May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Our tickets to India have been purchased, and it's starting to get real. Not entirely though. We've been planning for so long, I think it won't be real until we get on the plane to Delhi.   (Read More)

Thanks to all our generous donors!

May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We would like to extend a million thank-yous to everyone who has donated to our project so far! Your generosity will help girls who normally would never have an opportunity to express their dreams with this kind of openness and permission to feel... (Read More)

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