“My name is Ruby Cohen, I am 8 going on 9. “I am going to do a drama class called LISTEN. I am excited to send videos of our plays to girls in India. I like writing stories and songs, and I’m excited to write plays and songs in this drama class and sharing them … Continue reading
“Drama is important for girls because it enables us to take a stand while using our minds creatively – “You are all so smart, kind, brave and special. You should be very proud of the great work you did. We certainly are! You give us gals a great deal of hope, and a whole lot … Continue reading
“Drama is important for girls because it enables us to take a stand while using our minds creatively – “You are all so smart, kind, brave and special. You should be very proud of the great work you did. We certainly are! You give us gals a great deal of hope, and a whole lot … Continue reading
LIKE PEN PALS. BUT WITH THEATRE. FIRST: In January, teens Maryam, Jojo, Katherine, and Cara created a play about their experiences with womanhood in our country. It was filmed. THEN: It was shared with girls in rural India. AND THEN: The girls in India created their own play, telling their own stories as girls … Continue reading
like pen pals. but with theatre! FIRST: In January, teens Maryam, Jojo, Katherine, and Cara created a play about their experiences with womanhood in our country. … Continue reading
Today, the other side was accepted by Fractured Atlas to be our fiscal sponsor due to our leadership, mission and programming for girls, internationally. This means that we are now eligible to apply for grants and accept donations that will benefit our projects that help girls to build confidence and awareness through drama and music! … Continue reading
Today, the other side was accepted by Fractured Atlas to be our fiscal sponsor due to our leadership, mission and programming for girls, internationally. This means that we are now eligible to apply for grants and accept donations that will benefit our projects that help girls to build confidence and awareness through drama and music! … Continue reading
image: Naari Sakti Rally from PPES School to Police Station in Anupshahr On the evening of the 17th of April, Vikas Thakur and a friend arrived at the house of Rekha Tomar. Although married, they have been living apart for almost three years. Vikas verbally abused his wife and mother in law, and then forcefully … Continue reading
Greetings! Since Melanie Closs, director of the other side, returned to New York, she has been keeping in touch with faculty and volunteers at PPES, and they have been working hard on their end to keep dramatic arts alive as part of an ongoing curriculum at the school. Below is an update from Prashant Chaudhary, … Continue reading
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