Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Plowshares Theatre Company
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: 440 Burroughs St. #525
\nCity: Detroit
\nState: Michigan
\nPostal Code: 48202
\nMain Phone: 313-744-3181
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: www.plowsharestheatre.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 38-2885703
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 3\/20\/24
\nRequested Amount: $10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Creating Creatives
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Creating Creatives is a program offering in-school residencies that combine the expertise of classroom teachers with teaching artists from the theatre world. We will teach 3rd graders in Detroit\u2019s Brightmoor community reading comprehension and retention using theatre. Brightmoor is a low-income, underserved community facing a variety of struggles that the pandemic has exacerbated. Chronic absenteeism and failure to reach grade-level proficiency in reading are major problems. Creating Creatives is tailored to the grade-level reading curriculum requirements as defined by the State of Michigan. Moreover, it provides an attractive, unique reason to attend school.<\/p>\n
Local teaching artist, actor, and director, Ariel Pompey, will facilitate the process and work with the students for 90 minutes twice a week from February through May 2025. <\/p>\n
Activities:<\/p>\n
Book Selection: Our team of experienced educators will work with students to help them select a book that aligns with their grade level and interests. The book will be both entertaining and include social justice themes.<\/p>\n
Play Adaptation Workshops: We will organize workshops led by professional playwrights and drama instructors. Students will actively participate in adapting the book’s storyline, characters, and dialogue into a script.<\/p>\n
Reading Comprehension Lessons: We will include reading comprehension and retention activities that complement the book’s themes and content. These lessons will include discussions, comprehension quizzes, and creative writing exercises to deepen students’ understanding of the text.<\/p>\n
Rehearsals and Performances: Students will practice their roles, develop public speaking abilities, and build confidence in front of an audience. We will host in-school performances for their peers, teachers, and parents to showcase the final production.<\/p>\n
Expected outcomes include improved reading comprehension, communication, and retention. We also hope to instill a lifelong passion for theatre and literature. Finally, we expect to see increased confidence and public speaking abilities as well as a lasting impact on their education.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $50,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Commited: Skillman Foundation $20,000<\/p>\n
Project Duration: Feruary – May 2025
\nGeographical Area Served: Detroit, MI (Brightmoor Community)
\nAge Group To Be Served: 8-year-olds<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Yma
\nContact Last Name: Johnson
\nContact Title: Grant Writer
\nContact Phone: 7347804092
\nContact Email: ymaj1968@gmail.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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