I think this blog needs to be about more than just my family. I just got this notice from the Indy Fringe theatre folks. Seriously thinking about it for Kyle, and regardless, what a nifty thing!
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Dear Fringers,
PRISM PROJECT - Filling a Void.
Theatre is for everyone and we are
now offering classes for kids with exceptionalities.
Among the many shows you may have seen at this year's
festival was
Cody Clark: A Different Way of
Thinking.
An autistic child transformed by magic.
Because of Cody and the many children just like him we are
asking you to share the following information regarding a new pilot
program in dance, theatre and music for children called The Prism
Project.
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Kids no longer on the Fringe
Our newest, most exciting
partnership is with Ball State University. The Prism project uses
theatre as a medium to train children on the autism spectrum and with
other disabilities in the art of social relationships. In doing
so, the children gain self-confidence, develop friendships and take
critical steps toward more independence.
This program
will also provide a welcome respite for families stressed by the responsibilities of caring for
children with exceptionalities. IndyFringe will provide a
drive-through, one-stop, drop off and pick up service for families,
confident their children are in the safe hands of specialist staff in a
fully ADA accessible theatre complex.
This is unique
to any program for children with special needs.
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IndyFringe
Complex, 719E St Clair Street, 46202
Cost:
$25.00 per session
Times:
1:00pm to 2:30pm every Saturday
Saturday
October 1
Saturday
October 8
Saturday
October 15
Saturday
October 22
Saturday October 29
Saturday
November 5
Saturday
November
12
Saturday
November 19 Rehearsal for Final Show (1:00 to 3:00pm)
3:00pm, Sunday,
November 20
Fabulous
Performance
from students of
the Prism Project #1
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Please pass this message on to families
who may like to participate.
To Enroll or need more information contact:
Pauline Moffat, CEO, IndyFringe
Phone: 317 522 8099
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Ball State Prism Project
For the past nine years,
The Ball State Prism Project has used a sustainable, research-driven
model in the performing arts to explore and develop appropriate social
skills and lasting relationships for children challenged with special
needs. Our partnership will provide us with the tools and management
resources that will enable us to sustain the program for years to
come. Other successful Prism Projects are in Louisiana and Iowa.
Proud supporters of The Prism Project
Impact 100 - The Power of Women Giving as One
The Emily Fund
Katrina and Frank Basile
Mr & Mrs Thomas Maurath
Jan White in honor of Summer White Lynch
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