Monday, January 7, 2019

Unity And Diversity Training Baltimore Md

By Shirley Long


When it comes equal rights, one area in which the issue is currently being addressed head on is that of the East Coast. For, while there has been a great deal of progress when it comes to acceptance, inclusion and tolerance of difference, there is still a long way to go. As such, Diversity training baltimore md and other areas up and down the eastern seaboard is an ongoing process.

The group, Baltimore Improv Project or BIG provides an improv theater and university for those interested in community based action and performance related to equal rights. For, the group is working to change the world into one in which all individuals have the same equity and rights as others. In order to accomplish this goal, all performances are offered to students and community members free of charge.

While training the organizational leadership, student body, members and ensemble is the first step, the group also hopes to include aspects of training in each and every performance. For, the group feels if the audience can relate to the message of equality in art, there may be a better chance for communities to embrace the concept. As a result, the group then hopes those in attendance will continue to spread the message outside the confines of the theater.

Being committed to equal rights is a priority for the group. For, inclusivity in, and outside the group are at the center of the art created and performed by members. In doing so, the group exposes improv to aspiring performers and underserved communities in the area. In addition to free performances, BIG also sponsors student game nights and workshops on a regular basis.

For, the primary goal of the group is to create work which is inclusive of all areas of society. Unlike traditional comedy in which minorities are often attacked, BIG strives to include the LGBTQ+ community, military members, mentally and physically challenged individuals, senior citizens, veterans and people of color in positive rather than negative connotations during performances. As such, the group aims to train actors and comedians to create art which is more appropriate and respectful while at the university, attending workshops and later in life.

As the ultimate overall goal of the group is to train actors, comedians and others to be more aware and accepting of difference, there are three areas of focus for those attending the improv university. The first of which is to increase access to performance based theater through a number of scholarships. By providing such assistance, the goal is to raise awareness of students and performers with regards to empathy, inclusion, equity and diversity in all areas of life.

Alliance building is the second of the three programs. In this aspect, the group works to build bridges between colleges, corporations and community organizations to create better communication and understanding of difference between these groups. Whereas, the third programming area is that of talent cultivation. In this aspect, the group supports mentorship and opportunities to perform in the classroom while providing a conservatory for exceptional performance and talent opportunities.

The goal of all such programs being to promote diversity while providing insight, information and knowledge to those attending events and workshops. For, when individuals learn to include, tolerate and accept difference in performance and life, the world will be a better place. As such, the group hopes those involved in the organization whether as performers or part of an audience will take part in the ongoing fight for equal rights now, and in the future.




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