online classes
BIPOC, LGBTIA+ MINORITY and FEMINIST Musicals and Musicals Movies 1960-2020
*Each of the above will be taught as a separate track but you can mix and match. This is a description of the main class but info on each section will be placed on tabs below on the website.
*SEE INDIVIDUAL FOCUS PAGES BELOW
This class is meant to expose students to the rich contributions of the LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, AND OTHER MINORITY and FEMINIST communities within Off- Broadway, Broadway Musicals, and Musical Movies. Within this students will explore this history which naturally explores gender, race, feminism, xenophobia, politics, art, music, and more. Students can choose any or all tracks per class, but I recommend 1-2 as it's a-lot of information. Each class comes with a mini digital book with recommended articles, a Spotify Playlist (recommended premium membership for the class), and a Video Playlist. We will have 10 units in which we explore different aspects of this material. Student input and choice will shape what you learn. The ten units will all be working towards a final project (that can be easy or complex) that can be shared to the class or internet if you wish.
This class is done as a partnership with Project Arts Educational Theater Program
https://therated-rschool.weebly.com/project-arts-educational-theater-program.html
CLASS TIME FRAME starts when you register and then it is open and ongoing
The class will be offered for different ages.
We offer
R (18 and up) *Starts August 15th
G (ages 11-13) *Starts Sept. 15th
PG-17 (ages 14-17) *Starts Sept 15th
ACCOMODATIONS
*Any accommodations can be made for folks with any disabilities. The class will be designed for the variety of ways people may learn/learning styles.
CLASS
History of Broadway and Movie Musicals 1960-2020 focus on LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC Minority, and Feminist Musicals.
This class explores broadway musicals and movie musicals with LGBTQIA+ BIPOC content.
Student choose one focus or a mix of them.
CLASS FOCUS
1. LGBTQIA+ Movies Musicals
2. LGBTQIA+ Broadway Musicals
3. BIPOC Broadway Musicals
4. BIPOC Movie Musicals
5. Minority Musicals (Focus on Asian, Hispanic, Latino, and Jewish musicals)
6. Minority Musicals Movies (Focus on Asian, Hispanic, Latino, and Jewish musicals)
7. Feminism Based Musicals
GOALS
The goals of the class are as follows
1. Expose you to as many musicals as possible based on your interests.
2. Show you at least 10 new musicals which will be your new favorites.
3. Make you a fan of musical theater even if you think you hate them.
4. Make you fall in love with musicals or remind you why you did in the first place.
5. Teach you about the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community and BIPOC
(Black, Indigenous and people of color)
6. Explore the issues of racism, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia, ands other issues in
American politics and history that this material is a reflects on.
TEACHING STYLE
My teaching style is based on learning being more experiential. You can work at your own pace with 6 months to take the course. We use techniques called Self-Directed Learning, Project Based Learning, and Art Integration. The goal here is to enjoy the learning for its own sake. I don't give out grades. The main goal of this class is to listen to, create, and experience musical theater. Everything you learn will be based on your personal interests. The work you do in the class will be based on a project of your choice that includes arts and music in the process. There will be 10 assignments that all work towards a final project of your choice. The class is based on what is called Project Based Learning. After every assignment you will communicate with a teaching coach who will help you make next step of the project based on your feedback. I will explain this to everyone in more detail once the class officially starts. Each student gets individualized tasks, lessons, and discussions. Every student is working on their own goals and projects. There are group project opportunities as well.
PROJECT BASED LEARNING
What is PBL? Project Based Learning (PBL) is a teaching method in which students learn by actively engaging in real-world and personally meaningful projects. Students work on a project over an extended period of time – from a week up to a semester – that engages them in solving a real-world problem or answering a complex question. They demonstrate their knowledge and skills by creating a public product or presentation for a real audience. As a result, students develop deep content knowledge as well as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication skills. Project Based Learning unleashes a contagious, creative energy among students and teachers.
https://www.pblworks.org/what-is-pbl
TIME-FRAME
The class is ongoing and work at your own pace and the class is open for 6 months. You will still have access to the materials just not a teacher or coach after that timeframe. For a small fee you can take the course another 6 months
There will be total of 10 classes that students work at their own pace and work towards 10 assignments that will be towards a final project. Individual workshops will be offered based on student interest. One example is how the musical “The Wiz” changed broadway.
COST SLIDING SCALE
$60-100 suggested donation.
Workshops will be $30 (but one is free with basic cost.
*No one will be denied taking this class if they can’t afford it. Please email me if you can't afford the class and want to take it. 50% of the profits go to supporting those in need in the arts community that identify as BIPOC/LGBTQIA+
* We are also offering non-profit teens groups who serve these communities free classes.
TO REGISTER
*Since this class is donation based please send any class costs as donations to
Paypal - [email protected]
Cash App - $richwexler
Venmo - Rich-Wexler
**Register or send any questions about the class.
by emailing [email protected]
or PM me
or call/text 215-301-2914
Share link for those not on Facebook and more info
https://inclusiveprojectbasedarts.weebly.com/
TEACHERS and COACHES
*SEE INDIVIDUAL FOCUS PAGES BELOW
This class is meant to expose students to the rich contributions of the LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, AND OTHER MINORITY and FEMINIST communities within Off- Broadway, Broadway Musicals, and Musical Movies. Within this students will explore this history which naturally explores gender, race, feminism, xenophobia, politics, art, music, and more. Students can choose any or all tracks per class, but I recommend 1-2 as it's a-lot of information. Each class comes with a mini digital book with recommended articles, a Spotify Playlist (recommended premium membership for the class), and a Video Playlist. We will have 10 units in which we explore different aspects of this material. Student input and choice will shape what you learn. The ten units will all be working towards a final project (that can be easy or complex) that can be shared to the class or internet if you wish.
This class is done as a partnership with Project Arts Educational Theater Program
https://therated-rschool.weebly.com/project-arts-educational-theater-program.html
CLASS TIME FRAME starts when you register and then it is open and ongoing
The class will be offered for different ages.
We offer
R (18 and up) *Starts August 15th
G (ages 11-13) *Starts Sept. 15th
PG-17 (ages 14-17) *Starts Sept 15th
ACCOMODATIONS
*Any accommodations can be made for folks with any disabilities. The class will be designed for the variety of ways people may learn/learning styles.
CLASS
History of Broadway and Movie Musicals 1960-2020 focus on LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC Minority, and Feminist Musicals.
This class explores broadway musicals and movie musicals with LGBTQIA+ BIPOC content.
Student choose one focus or a mix of them.
CLASS FOCUS
1. LGBTQIA+ Movies Musicals
2. LGBTQIA+ Broadway Musicals
3. BIPOC Broadway Musicals
4. BIPOC Movie Musicals
5. Minority Musicals (Focus on Asian, Hispanic, Latino, and Jewish musicals)
6. Minority Musicals Movies (Focus on Asian, Hispanic, Latino, and Jewish musicals)
7. Feminism Based Musicals
GOALS
The goals of the class are as follows
1. Expose you to as many musicals as possible based on your interests.
2. Show you at least 10 new musicals which will be your new favorites.
3. Make you a fan of musical theater even if you think you hate them.
4. Make you fall in love with musicals or remind you why you did in the first place.
5. Teach you about the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community and BIPOC
(Black, Indigenous and people of color)
6. Explore the issues of racism, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia, ands other issues in
American politics and history that this material is a reflects on.
TEACHING STYLE
My teaching style is based on learning being more experiential. You can work at your own pace with 6 months to take the course. We use techniques called Self-Directed Learning, Project Based Learning, and Art Integration. The goal here is to enjoy the learning for its own sake. I don't give out grades. The main goal of this class is to listen to, create, and experience musical theater. Everything you learn will be based on your personal interests. The work you do in the class will be based on a project of your choice that includes arts and music in the process. There will be 10 assignments that all work towards a final project of your choice. The class is based on what is called Project Based Learning. After every assignment you will communicate with a teaching coach who will help you make next step of the project based on your feedback. I will explain this to everyone in more detail once the class officially starts. Each student gets individualized tasks, lessons, and discussions. Every student is working on their own goals and projects. There are group project opportunities as well.
PROJECT BASED LEARNING
What is PBL? Project Based Learning (PBL) is a teaching method in which students learn by actively engaging in real-world and personally meaningful projects. Students work on a project over an extended period of time – from a week up to a semester – that engages them in solving a real-world problem or answering a complex question. They demonstrate their knowledge and skills by creating a public product or presentation for a real audience. As a result, students develop deep content knowledge as well as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication skills. Project Based Learning unleashes a contagious, creative energy among students and teachers.
https://www.pblworks.org/what-is-pbl
TIME-FRAME
The class is ongoing and work at your own pace and the class is open for 6 months. You will still have access to the materials just not a teacher or coach after that timeframe. For a small fee you can take the course another 6 months
There will be total of 10 classes that students work at their own pace and work towards 10 assignments that will be towards a final project. Individual workshops will be offered based on student interest. One example is how the musical “The Wiz” changed broadway.
COST SLIDING SCALE
$60-100 suggested donation.
Workshops will be $30 (but one is free with basic cost.
*No one will be denied taking this class if they can’t afford it. Please email me if you can't afford the class and want to take it. 50% of the profits go to supporting those in need in the arts community that identify as BIPOC/LGBTQIA+
* We are also offering non-profit teens groups who serve these communities free classes.
TO REGISTER
*Since this class is donation based please send any class costs as donations to
Paypal - [email protected]
Cash App - $richwexler
Venmo - Rich-Wexler
**Register or send any questions about the class.
by emailing [email protected]
or PM me
or call/text 215-301-2914
Share link for those not on Facebook and more info
https://inclusiveprojectbasedarts.weebly.com/
TEACHERS and COACHES
Franco Bailey - Reading PA native, basically fell in love with musicals after seeing the Wiz at age 4.
Been in Hair, Rocky Horror Show , and Jeffrey to name a few.
Been in Hair, Rocky Horror Show , and Jeffrey to name a few.
Kyle V. Hiller
Kyle V. Hiller is a writer and interdisciplinary artist born and raised in West Philadelphia. He is a winner of the 2020 Lenfest Next Generation Fund and is the Associate Editor at Broad Street Review. He's the author of the 2016 novel The Recital and cites theater as a vital influence on his creative works. You can follow him on Twitter, Instagram, or check out his website. Twitter: www.twitter.com/kyleliterally Instagram: www.instagram.com/kyleliterally Website: www.kylevhiller.com
Kyle V. Hiller is a writer and interdisciplinary artist born and raised in West Philadelphia. He is a winner of the 2020 Lenfest Next Generation Fund and is the Associate Editor at Broad Street Review. He's the author of the 2016 novel The Recital and cites theater as a vital influence on his creative works. You can follow him on Twitter, Instagram, or check out his website. Twitter: www.twitter.com/kyleliterally Instagram: www.instagram.com/kyleliterally Website: www.kylevhiller.com
Rich Wexler
Master's Level Teacher in design of instruction. Lifelong theater geek. Director of Project Arts Theater Company
Master's Level Teacher in design of instruction. Lifelong theater geek. Director of Project Arts Theater Company