1.1 Ayesis Clay: Performing at the Intersection of Arts and Education
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Join host Thembi Duncan as she sits down for the very first episode of KeyBARD with Ayesis Clay, a distinguished educator, theatre practitioner, and nationally sought-after keynote speaker.
Ayesis shares her insights on the creative process, working with incarcerated youth, the biggest challenges of the US education system, and her unique approach to professional development, the Reignite Leadership Mastermind and School Development Series.
Educators, artists, and other smart people will enjoy this thought-provoking exploration of the intersection between the arts, education, and social impact!
KeyBARD is produced, written, and hosted by Thembi Duncan.
Theme music by Sycho Sid.
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Chapters
1. 1.1 Ayesis Clay: Performing at the Intersection of Arts and Education (00:00:00)
2. The Southern Roots of an Artist's Journey (00:02:05)
3. Developing Characters from Observation (00:06:04)
4. The Challenge of Becoming Bessie Delany (00:09:15)
5. Research is Essential to Authenticity in Theatre (00:11:27)
6. Empowerment and Collaboration in Theatre (00:12:23)
7. The Playwright/Director Dilemma (00:14:23)
8. What Drives the Creative Process? (00:16:04)
9. Writing for Solo Work vs. Ensemble Work (00:18:43)
10. Themes that Emerge in the Artist's Writing (00:21:36)
11. Comparing Classroom Teaching to Teaching Artistry (00:24:23)
12. Describing the Trauma-Informed Approach to Teaching (00:26:55)
13. What It Means to Be an Arts Integration Specialist (00:30:29)
14. Mental Health First Aid and Why it's Important (00:32:43)
15. Working with Incarcerated Youth (00:34:22)
16. Reignite Leadership Mastermind and School Development Series (00:41:04)
17. Lasting Effects of the COVID-19 Health Crisis (00:45:44)
18. Painting the Picture of a Healed School Community (00:49:01)
19. What is at Stake if We Don't Address Teacher/Administrator Wellness (00:52:51)
20. What's Next for Ayesis Clay? (00:55:15)
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