Getting Ready for Tomorrow: Teens and Youths Perform at CMCARTS

The production of “Getting Ready for Tomorrow” showcased local teens and youths who have been working with the Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts’ Artist-In-Residence Selentia Moore. On Saturday, June 29, the budding actors presented the transformative theater sessions they learned under the direction of Moore during the month of June.

The participants learned the importance of making choices, exploring social issues, and offering expressions on being a positive contributor to a global society. Nine youths ages 7-12 met Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Five teens ages 13-17 met Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Moore brought her background in theater to the sessions. “I was fortunate to matriculate at the prestigious Brandeis University as the only African American Theater Arts graduate in 1991. I graduated with honors in theater,” she said.

Moore works in Atlanta, GA as a theater practitioner with her organization, The Big Dreams Project. Since 2003, the project has trained youth ages 5-18 in acting, dance, creative writing, instrumental music, spoken word and the visual arts.