Applying Theatre pt. 1
WHBLE founder, Ah-Keisha McCants talks with Playwright and Theatre educator, Jarrett McCreary about the role of engaging in critical thinking, and affirmation of the identities, experiences and voices of BIPOC & LGBTQ students using theatre.
Jarrett McCreary is a writer and educator in the Philadelphia area. Artistically, he is a rising playwright which has included finishing the Interact Core Playwright Fellowship in 2019 and having his work professionally produced by The Neighborhood Theater Group in Chicago. Educationally, Jarrett has spent years as a Theater Teaching Artist, teaching at various Philadelphia schools. Currently, he is a Program Specialist at the Attic Youth Center, and is dedicated to using his skills to empower black and brown LGBTQ youth in the city.
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