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session will culminate in a supportive free public reading of pieces generated by <br />participants. <br />At the end each session we will culminate in a free public reading of the writings <br />generated by the participants to be presented for free and accessible to the public. The <br />process will be supported by professional theatre artists. Readers will be a blend of <br />professional, local and community actors and directors. <br />Type of Application:: <br />Artist based in Santa Ana <br />Need:: <br />$5000 <br />I am applying for:: <br />Equipment,Materials & Supply <br />If other please state below:: <br />n/a <br />Artist Statement: <br />Sara Guerrero • Professional Theater Artist • Artist Statement <br />In 5th grade my teacher called me to her desk. I was nervous and scared. This would <br />not be the first time I was called. However, to my disbelief she requested that I write our <br />class a play. A what? She explained what it was, gave me some tools, advice, offered a <br />few historical topics to consider, a deadline and then sent me to the library for research. <br />I walked away relieved but not completely. <br />One week later I had a very VERY rough draft of a so called two -act play that included <br />roles for all of my twenty -seven classmates. The play was based on an interpretation of <br />the Patuxet peoples' perspective of Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims. I don't believe our <br />principal was completely thrilled but, as promised, my teacher proudly produced my <br />play. I remember asking, "why me ?" and her response, "You're a storyteller, Sara. This <br />is just one step to help you find your voice." <br />This was one of the scariest and challenging things I did in my fifth grade life. And, I <br />absolutely loved it! Theatre has had a profound hold on me. I am confident, creative, <br />compassionate, ardent, innovative and collaborative in work and in life. Much like my <br />teacher, I want to provide and share these opportunities to my community, too. <br />Narrative for proposed use of funds:: <br />Funds will be used to support the workshop, participants and artists. <br />For Workshop: marketing materials, social media, newsletter, flyers, administrative <br />support to planning and preparation for the actual workshop, a laptop and printer for <br />office support and printing access at office space in GCAC <br />For Participants: microphone, stand and mic for the use of shared readings, printer <br />