Programs

School and community based programs participants are invited to join the main Young Women on the Move program at Grand Crossing Park to receive intensive performance training. Girls who excel are invited to audition for Global Girls’ Everyday People Theatre. Auditions are held twice a year (November and April)

1. Young Women on the Move
• community or school based program
• weekly sessions, September through June
• performing arts training (dance, acting, singing, spoken word, etc.)
• investigation and discussion of girls’ issues
• show creation and performance
• ancillary skills – communication, social/emotional, team-building, leadership

2. Global Girl TV
• school or community based
• 10 to 12 weeks, weekly 60-90 minute meetings, 15-20 participants per group
• communication, research, presentation, interview and production/technical skills
• produce weekly 30 minute television show segments for the entire school
• youth led, social change project directed toward improving school culture

3. Arts Partner in Residence
• school-based, 40 week program, weekly full day assigned teaching artist
• available September through June
• work with up to six classrooms
• arts integration with the class subject
• plan created in collaboration with the lead teacher
• quarterly public performance
• teacher in-service included

4. Take the Stage
• school or community-based program
• Co-ed program
• seasonal or year round contract
• 30-40 participants per group
• partnership with community based organizations
• acting, singing, dance instruction
• show creation and production
• end of program performance

On-going Initiatives
1. Litter Free Communities – Global Girls program participants go into the community, clear trash and plant flowers at least three times a year.
2. Project 21-20, Not Before 24 – teen pregnancy prevention and sexual health campaign
3. Summer Intensive Performance Camp – dance and acting training open enrollment

Everyday People Theatre
Global Girls theatre group offering a fall, spring and summer season of shows as well as performances for hire.
• The Company (youth group)
• G Squared Theatre (adult group)
• Jellybeans & Things (mixed group for daycare, day camp and senior art therapy shows)