Modern Times’
artistic aesthetic is inspired by
company values that we have emulated in our creative process since the
foundation of the company in 1989. Our commitment to these principals has led us
to develop projects that over the years have directly impacted our community,
locally and internationally.
The Youth Theatre Unit
Modern Times Stage Company's Youth Theatre Unit
is a seasonal education program that provides eight young people the unique
opportunity to develop their own theatrical presentation under the guidance
of Modern Times' mentorship. Integrated with the company's professional
activities, participants from diverse backgrounds also experience the
development process of Modern Times, by attending and participating in
rehearsals and workshops throughout the year. Throughout the season, participants become
increasingly self-reliant in the creation of their own work, which will
culminate in a public workshop performance.
Previous YTUs...
The Dialogues Project
Based
on the company's vision of theatre of creating dialogue between differing
cultures and points of view, The Dialogues Project is an international theatre project in which members of
Modern Times creative team collaborate with theatre artists in areas of the world affected by
conflict. The company uses one of its award-winning
productions,
Aurash,
a humanist fable about a borderless world.
Acting Workshop: Actors' Storytelling
(Note:
Modern Times is no longer offering this program.) Under
Soheil Parsa's instruction participants are lead through a series of
explorations into a diverse range of storytelling, movement and scene study
techniques which comprise Mr. Parsa's uniquely organic creative process. The
classes will be tailored to the skill level of participants from student to
experienced actors.