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Black Arts MKE

Milwaukee, WI

Shakespeare in American Communities: Schools

FY2024

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Photo Credit: Jenny Plevin

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Black Arts MKE will celebrate the genius of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night to engage and empower youth by leveraging the characters who are challenging the status quo to inspire self-discovery, critical thinking, and personal growth. Free student matinees and engaging activities (reflection journals, character monologues, etc.) will be offered toempower youth to find their own voices via self-expression.

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