Long Wharf Theatre offers an array of programs to deepen the audience experience for students and teachers. The programs promote comprehension, interpretation, and evaluation - all vital skills for both Connecticut Mastery and Academic Performance Tests.

OBJECTIVES

• To encourage students' self-exploration through theatre productions that confront the major issues of our time as well as the eternal commonalities of human life.
• To empower students to seek self-directed learning opportunities.
• To engage students who are considered at-risk, low-achieving, or not otherwise challenged in their academic situation to make a reciprocal investment in the learning process.
• To help teachers master dramatic interpretation in order to enhance the learning potential of their students.
• To nurture the intellectual and leadership capacity of teachers.
• To integrate arts techniques into general classroom curricula.
• To involve both students and teachers in the study and understanding of dramatic text, as well as the process of theatrical production.
• To build strong, sustained relationships between artists and teachers.

EDUCATION STAFF

Annie DiMartino, Director of Education

A native of Seattle, Ms. DiMartino received her Masters of Fine Arts degree from California State University, Fullerton, where her emphasis was acting.

While living in California, Annie performed in and around the Los Angeles and Orange County areas in roles that include: Hanna Jarvis (Arcadia), Frida Rivera Kahlo (Rocky and Diego), Agnes (A Bright Room Called Day), and Anne (Balm in Gilead).

Annie also originated the role of Dorothy Wordsworth in Gasmere, a play that took her to the Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles, the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, and the Cherry Lane Theatre in New York.

Annie has been nominated for the LA Weekly Awards as well as the OC Theatre Awards for Best Featured Actress in a drama, and her voice can be heard in the animated film Prodigal Son, produced by Gener8ion Entertainment.

Ms. DiMartino has also taught musical theatre at New Haven's Educational Center for the Arts.

Jim Clark, Education Coordinator

A member of the Long Wharf Theatre Education staff since 1999, Mr. Clark holds a degree in Arts and General Studies. He is actively involved with all aspects of educational programming at Long Wharf Theatre, from assisting in the implementation of programs to the creation and design of teacher information packets.

Jim has been associated with the Williamstown Theatre Festival, Fairfield University, The Foote School, Chancel Opera Company, and the New Haven Ballet, taking on numerous roles including teaching artist, actor, director, and stage manager.

Jacob Stoebel, Resident Education Fellow

Mr. Stoebel is excited to rejoin Long Wharf Theatre this season as the Resident Education Fellow. A native of Northern California, Mr. Stoebel recently completed his B.A. in Theatre with honors from Pitzer College in Claremont, California.

During his time there, studied and participated in directing, acting, dramaturgy, and stage management. For his senior project, he directed Rocket Man by Steven Dietz. He also trained extensively in corporeal mime, the acting technique of Etienne Decroux. M

r. Stoebel has also worked extensively as an acting teacher and director for high school students, working to enliven and enrich teens' lives through the power of theatre.

Professionally, Mr. Stoebel has interned for the San Francisco Mime Troupe, touring an original political comedy through the San Francisco Bay Area, and as assistant director for Horla Theatre Company in London.