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Moral Compass Federation is proud to partner with Scott Mann, The Heroes Journey and LAST OUT: Elegy of a Green Beret About The Heroes Journey: The Heroes Journey is a transformative initiative dedicated to empowering veterans during their transition from military service to civilian life. Their mission is clear: "Find Your Voice. Tell Your Story." Understanding Unique Struggles: This remarkable organization comprehends the distinctive challenges veterans encounter, including the loss of identity, a sense of purposelessness, and feelings of isolation during this crucial phase. Workshops & Storytelling Courses: The Heroes Journey offers workshops and storytelling courses to veterans, equipping them with essential skills. These programs not only aid veterans in healing from combat trauma but also empower them to engage with their communities once more. Fostering Healing, Understanding, and Unity: By encouraging veterans to share their experiences, wisdom, and affection for their Afghan allies, The Heroes Journey fosters healing, understanding, and unity. A Call to Action: Our partnership is a rallying cry for all of us to support our warriors and their families, reminding them that they are not alone on their journey to a brighter future. We are honored to stand alongside The Heroes Journey and Scott Mann as they pursue their mission to make a difference in the lives of our veterans. Together, we will make a meaningful impact and empower those who have served our country. Stay tuned for updates on how you can become part of this impactful journey! 🇺🇸 #HeroesJourney #VeteransSupport #Empowerment #Partnership

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If you are in Connecticut, please come experience the incredible work of this wonderful cast and creative team in our “reappropriated” version of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC at Goodspeed Opera. Performances through August 11. “Between the disposables and the treasurables lies a range of works, middling to excellent, that can still be powerful despite certain problems. Often the problems arise from ways of looking at race and gender that, however progressive in their day, do not meet contemporary expectations. Who, if anyone, has the right perspective to address such works most authentically? A good answer might start with artists who represent the group that’s objectionably depicted (or gratuitously ignored) in the show itself. And though I’m not a proponent of narrow identity matching, which can shrink a capacious story to a hall of mirrors with just one person inside, I’ve seen several examples recently in which the story is instead expanded. This happens when directors and performers from the communities in question thoughtfully reappropriate material that was once appropriated from them. The “South Pacific” now playing (through Aug. 11) at Goodspeed Musicals in East Haddam, Conn., goes even further, casting a Black actor, Cameron Loyal, as Cable. Everything lands differently without changing a line. The reaction of the white Seabees to the Black officer, no less than his to them, lights up the entire racial structure of the show. Cable’s connection to and abandonment of Liat elevate and enlarge that story. As the Rodgers and Hammerstein catalog makes plain — see also “The King and I” and “Flower Drum Song” — appropriation was a goal, not a sin, in those postwar years, when finding commonalities among peoples seemed paramount. Even now, I’d argue, appropriation can be a good thing, when done with sensitivity to honor rather than commodify diverse cultural expressions.” - NYTimes

The performing arts have a unique ability to transcend cultural barriers, fostering a sense of unity and understanding among diverse communities. Whether it's through dance, music, or theater, these creative forms of expression bring people together, bridging gaps and cultivating shared experiences. In this piece, we explore how performing arts enrich and unite communities, creating a tapestry of harmony and collective growth. 😇 #ConnectToGrow growzilla.co #growzilla #community #communitybuilding #communitymanagement #communitydevelopment #communitygrowth #communityfirst #communitystrategy

Our mission? It's quite simple. 💚 We believe in empowering every voice through holistic performing arts education. ✨We welcome everyone with open arms. ✨We strive to grow as a community. ✨We truly value one another and our unique abilities. ✨We will always be your biggest hype squad! What is one thing you love about yourself? Comment below! . . . #vocaltraining #holistic #performingartsschool #musicaltheatre #holisticvocalcoaching #vocalteacher #feldenkraisonline #holistichealing #musicteacher #voiceteacher #vocalcoach #voicecoach #voicetherapy

What might make a good first post? I’ll go on a hunch that it has to be both interesting and insightful. I guess a short read might be nice too for engagement. So here goes… This is the striking (tearing down) of a stage extension. One of the many hidden aspects of theatre/concert production. These pits serve to store the unused seats and double as the orchestra pit where musicians play during theatrical performances. In our case, we had it raised to stage level so that our performers could be closer to audience members. One of the things I love about concerts is that behind (and underneath) the stage, there is another “orchestra” that aims to go unoticed. An orchestra of staging, sound, lights, and coordination. A great metaphor for how our most public moments of triumph are underwritten by the silent efforts of the many who have helped us there.

For my #ottawacreatives you should definitely check out our Dev Series tomorrow evening at 5pm! Read on to learn more!

Explore the timeless significance of witnessing our musical heroes aging gracefully in this captivating blog post. It delves into the impact of Joni Mitchell's Grammy performance and the resonance of her artistry as she matures. Gain a new perspective on the beauty of growth and evolution by reading the full article here: https://ift.tt/rXxWJoF

A key resource to understand the ongoing challenges to artistic freedom, Freemuse's annual report is such an important read! It covers all regions, but their focus on the impacts of conflict and violence on artists and cultural spaces in #Gaza and #Sudan is harrowing. As always, you can count on Cecilia Noce to give such an important overview on this issue for #LatinAmerica.