Young Storyteller's Foundation
Elisa Eliot performs in The Big Show for the Young Storyteller's Foundation
The Young Storytellers Foundation offers a uniquely engaging and effective arts education and youth development program to targeted public schools in Los Angeles, where students are at-risk and have little or no access to the arts. Twice a year at more than 30 schools, our program pairs 10 students from Title 1 schools with 10 mentors from the entertainment industry. The mentors volunteer one lunch hour a week for eight weeks to guide and encourage the students as they imagine and develop their own short screenplay.
In the ninth week, professional Hollywood actors perform the students’ scripts for a live audience. We call these performances the “Big Show” because for the students watching their creation come to life, it is a very big moment.
For kids who normally receive little individualized attention and support, working one-on-one with an adult to create their own story, and seeing actors like Zachary Levi (Chuck), Ben McKenzie (Southland), Josh Radnor (How I Met Your Mother), and Raven Symone (That's So Raven) not only take it seriously, but bring it brilliantly to life for everyone they know, is transformative.
From this experience, children learn that they matter. They see that people value what they have to say. Their communication skills improve. And they discover that attending school and studying can be enjoyable and immensely rewarding.
The Young Storytellers Foundation offers a uniquely engaging and effective arts education and youth development program to targeted public schools in Los Angeles, where students are at-risk and have little or no access to the arts. Twice a year at more than 30 schools, our program pairs 10 students from Title 1 schools with 10 mentors from the entertainment industry. The mentors volunteer one lunch hour a week for eight weeks to guide and encourage the students as they imagine and develop their own short screenplay.
In the ninth week, professional Hollywood actors perform the students’ scripts for a live audience. We call these performances the “Big Show” because for the students watching their creation come to life, it is a very big moment.
For kids who normally receive little individualized attention and support, working one-on-one with an adult to create their own story, and seeing actors like Zachary Levi (Chuck), Ben McKenzie (Southland), Josh Radnor (How I Met Your Mother), and Raven Symone (That's So Raven) not only take it seriously, but bring it brilliantly to life for everyone they know, is transformative.
From this experience, children learn that they matter. They see that people value what they have to say. Their communication skills improve. And they discover that attending school and studying can be enjoyable and immensely rewarding.
Quickies Too!
Elisa Eliot joins an all-star cast in world premiere ofQuickies Too! at the Whitefire Theater in Sherman Oaks. Get your 1/2 price tickets here!
Reviews for Quickies Vol. 1 " An outrageous comedic gem... an enlightening evening full of laughter and drama that sustained the audience’s attention leaving them to wonder what other madcap scenario was going to unfold next." - LA Splash
"Awesome plays. We laughed so hard we cried! The actors were great and we really felt as if we were peeking inside someone's private life.
I can't wait to go back for more! - Goldstar.com "An absolutely enjoyable evening. My wife and I laughed almost continuously. Brilliant writing as well as acting. I would recommend [it]." - Goldstar.com
"...proves that a convincing story with a pulse needs not elaborate staging or exposition. [We are] drawn into emotional interludes by brevity and emotion. Taylor and Rasmussen have produced something lasting and memorable. Very recommended." - Pat Taylor, Tolucan Times
Reviews for Quickies Vol. 1 " An outrageous comedic gem... an enlightening evening full of laughter and drama that sustained the audience’s attention leaving them to wonder what other madcap scenario was going to unfold next." - LA Splash
"Awesome plays. We laughed so hard we cried! The actors were great and we really felt as if we were peeking inside someone's private life.
I can't wait to go back for more! - Goldstar.com "An absolutely enjoyable evening. My wife and I laughed almost continuously. Brilliant writing as well as acting. I would recommend [it]." - Goldstar.com
"...proves that a convincing story with a pulse needs not elaborate staging or exposition. [We are] drawn into emotional interludes by brevity and emotion. Taylor and Rasmussen have produced something lasting and memorable. Very recommended." - Pat Taylor, Tolucan Times
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Phone: 323.845.9200
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Los Angeles, CA 90068
Phone: 323.845.9200
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Scott Agostoni Management
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