The theater educator virtual jam sessions are an informal space of solidarity, support, brainstorming, venting, problem-solving, and joy sharing with folks in the field. Each session will be (loosely) organized around a topic of interest, as well as time for general sharing. I will do my best to share out key resources or learning afterwards for those that can't make it!

FEBRUARY TOPIC
This month we'll use our time together to share ideas, resources, and practices for taking care of our students and ourselves in these challenging times. How do we help students to focus on what is most important and stay motivated, when so much of our work in theater has changed? How can we help them view themselves and their performances on film in healthy ways and not pick themselves apart? And how can we set healthy and reasonable boundaries for ourselves amidst compassion fatigue? These are just some of the questions we'll wrestle with.

WHEN
Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2020
Time: 3:00-4:00 pm

WHERE
Virtual - The link to join this virtual workshop will be sent to participants the day before the workshop.

WHO
Participants: This session is open to all Minnesota K-12 and College/University Theater Educators and Directors. (If this designation does not apply neatly to you, but you feel that you could benefit from and/or contribute the conversation, please feel free to join us!)

Facilitator: Stephanie Lein Walseth, Theater Education Specialist, Perpich Center for Arts Education

Please contact Stephanie with any questions about the jam session: stephanie.walseth@pcae.k12.mn.us 

Thank you!!