Humans of Homestead: Artwork
The "Humans of Homestead" blog is modeled after the well-known "Humans of New York" site run by Brandon Stanton. Stanton features street portraits of people in New York City, along with snippets of conversations. Humans of Homestead aims to tell the stories of staff and students alike. (Note: Names may be withheld for anonymity.)
“Why should theatre be taught in schools?”
“The arts allow us to be human to think for ourselves and come to our own conclusions, not the conclusions our teachers or the books offer us.
Theatre also teaches the basic information we need as adults: to be able to think outside the box, make a living, interact with others, be a part of a community, be a good parent, a good brother, sister, neighbor, citizen.
It is our right as animals with opposable thumbs to hold a cello bow, dance our paintbrush across the canvas, spout Shakespeare and Beckett and move in perfect porte de bras. Not only will we feel better about ourselves, we also will use our brains more efficiently.”
— Ms. Amelia Figg-Franzoi, Fine Arts
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