Teaching Philosophy As a teaching artist and facilitator I work with young people and adults from all backgrounds to share the joy of creative collaboration and performance. Whether directing a show, teaching a residency or facilitating a workshop I co-create liberated, accessible spaces that celebrate individuals and their communities.
I have a decade of experience teaching a wide range of skill levels and ages, including English Language Learners and adults and youth with disabilities. In all of my work I center asset-based, culturally responsive and antiracist practices. My workshops and residencies cover such topics as Ensemble Creation and Devising, Acting, Directing, Movement for Actors, Puppetry, and more. I offer virtual workshops that are adaptable to a range of ages, abilities and time constraints which you can view here. In Ithaca, NY I currently work with the Ithaca Youth Bureau, the Community School of Music and Arts, the Einaudi Center at Cornell and the Ithaca City School District. |
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"Partnering with Sarah has had a positive impact on our community in a number of ways. Our community members expressed countless times how much they loved having a space to be themselves, share experiences and connect to one another through drama, movement and discussion. Having our staff collaborate with Sarah was such a wonderful way for worlds to collide... This collaboration also helped me understand how to encourage communication not just through speaking but through art, writing, movement and song."
Alex Lopinto, Program Director, Center for Special Needs, JCC Manhattan
What I teach
Adult WorkshopsI facilitate storytelling and theater-based workshops with communities, as well as team-building workshops with non-profits and corporations.
Anti-racism FacilitationI facilitate trainings with Jewish communities exploring the connections between white supremacy and anti-semitism, and how Jews can work in solidarity with marginalized groups to create change in our communities.
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Youth ResidenciesTheater, puppetry, movement, storytelling and devising residencies with young people ages 5 to 18 in school, after-school and camp settings.
CoachingPreparing for an audition, interview or public address? I work with artists, business professionals and students to help you feel confident and prepared for your next project or life goal.
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This was an amazing workshop!!! Sarah did an incredible job of seemingly effortlessly holding space for the participants and allowing for meaningful safe exploration of a difficult theme. I SO appreciated the movement work - this really allowed me to connect to other participant and enjoy creating something." |
Beautiful facilitation by Sarah. Really nice flow of the day. Icebreaker games were helpful way to start, then by the end we had the safety to really delve into some heavier topics... I really feel like I’m going to take a lot of this back to life / relationships / workplace." |