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Tag Archives: LAPD
VIDEO: Highlights of awesome week one of ‘Walking the Beat’ at Fountain Theatre
Posted in Arts education, arts organizations, Drama, Education, Fountain Theatre, Hollywood, Los Angeles, non-profit organization, performing arts, plays, stage, Theater, theatre
Tagged arts, educational outreach, Fountain Theatre, Hollywood, LAPD, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Police Department, students, theater, theatre, Walking the Beat, youth
HBO supports Fountain Theatre’s cops/kids program ‘Walking the Beat’ with $10,000 gift
Cops, kids and staff of Walking the Beat at the Fountain Theatre.
The Fountain Theatre is pleased to announce that HBO is making a generous contribution of $10,000 to support Walking the Beat, the Fountain’s educational arts program that brings together LAPD police officers and inner city students over an 8-week period to write and create a theatre piece that they perform themselves.
“We are thrilled to welcome HBO to the Fountain Family,” says Co-Artistic Director Stephen Sachs. “HBO’s pedigree in providing ground-breaking, high-quality entertainment is matched by its commitment to young people and communities nationwide. Walking the Beat is an innovative program that uses theatre to promote empathy, self-expression and empowerment.”
HBO’s Senior Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility Dennis Williams explains the cable network’s philosophy of giving as “how we can do the best with the resources that we have.”
“If you’re in a position of power or privilege, the question you should always ask yourself is, ‘Are you using your powers for good?’” continues Williams. “At HBO, we’re in a position to inspire change and start conversations in a way that others might not be able to do themselves. We must use our powers for good.”
Walking the Beat was devised by Theo Perkins and Angela Kariotis at Elizabeth Youth Theater Ensemble in New Jersey. HBO supported the project there for three years, and continues its sponsorship with the Hollywood program at the Fountain.
HBO and EYTE join other sponsors and partners for Walking the Beat at the Fountain, including the Hollywood Police Activities League, Los Angeles City College Theatre Academy, Deborah Culver, The Vladimir and Araxia Buckhantz Foundation, Dorothy Wolpert, Robert and Carrie Meadow, the Central Hollywood Neighborhood Council, Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell and District 13, and Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl and District 3.
Home Box Office is the oldest and longest continuously operating pay television service in the United States, with 140 million subscribers worldwide as of 2018. HBO’s Corporate Social Responsibility team unites employees, talent and non-profit partners to elevate social issues connected to communities. At the heart of HBO’s effort is a passion for making a difference, to use its platform to educate, inspire thoughtful action and help make the world a better place.
Posted in Arts, Arts education, arts organizations, Drama, Education, Fountain Theatre, Hollywood, non-profit organization, Outreach Program, performing arts, plays, stage, Theater, theatre
Tagged Angela Keriotis, arts, Carrie meadows, Central Hollywood Neighborhood Council, Deborah Culver, Dennis Williams, Dorothy Wolpert, educational outreach, Elizabeth Youth Ensemble, Fountain Theatre, HBO, Holloywood, Hollywood Police Activities League, Home Box Office, LAPD, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angelwes Polic Department, Mitch O'Farrell, outreach, Robert Meadows, Sheila Kuehl, Stephen Sachs, theater, theatre, Theo Perkins, Vladimir and Araxia Buckhantz Foundation, Walking the Beat
VIDEO: Cops and students share stories in Fountain Theatre’s new outreach program ‘Walking the Beat’
Posted in Art, artist, Arts, Arts education, arts organizations, Drama, Education, Fountain Theatre, Hollywood, Los Angeles, non-profit organization, Outreach Program, performing arts, plays, Theater, theatre
Tagged Angela Kariotis, Arts education, Fountain Theatre, Hollywood, LAPD, Los Angeles, outreach, police, Stephen Sachs, students, theater, theatre, Theodore Perkins, Walking the Beat
VIDEO: Actor/teacher Theo Perkins visits Hollywood High School for Fountain’s ‘Walking the Beat’
Take a look as actor/teacher Theo Perkins visits Hollywood High School to interview students for the Fountain Theatre’s new educational outreach program, Walking the Beat. Our innovative program will bring together ten students from six high schools with five LAPD officers, using theatre as a tool to create understanding and empathy.
In partnership with Elizabeth Youth Theater Ensemble, Hollywood Police Activities League, and the Los Angeles City College Theatre Academy, The Fountain Theatre will introduce Walking the Beat, a summer theater arts based program for inner city high school youth and police officers in the Hollywood area. This pioneering arts education program, originated by New Jersey’s Elizabeth Youth Theater Ensemble in 2016, and now expanding into Hollywood with The Fountain Theatre, will provide transformative experiences for police officers and underserved youth in Hollywood. Utilizing performing arts as a vehicle for youth empowerment and community building, Walking the Beat has transformed lives with a results-based arts education methodology and curriculum. This 10 week program builds confidence, character, communication skills, and community. Walking the Beat inspires — in students and officers alike — an appreciation for their common humanity, and a commitment to community and social justice.
Our first orientation is this Friday. More Info
Posted in actors, Arts education, arts organizations, Drama, Fountain Theatre, Hollywood, Los Angeles, non-profit organization, Outreach Program, performing arts, plays, race, racism, Theater, theatre
Tagged arts, Arts education, community, educational outreach, Elizabeth Youth Theater Ensemble, Fountain Theatre, Hollywood High School, Hollywood Police Activities League, LAPD, Los Angeles Police Department, outreach, theater, theatre, Theo Perkins, Walking the Beat, youth
