For 6 years she crew has revolutionized the way artistic youth organizations operate, with completely free holistic programming. {she crew} is a six-week summer program for girls in Chicago, ages 12 to 14, to engage in a multi-disciplinary journaling workshop that culminates in a theatrical performance written entirely by the participants. We are investigating the question of what it is to be a wo
man, what womanhood is, and how we see ourselves in relation to it, all through multiple forms of artistic expression. Questions and writing prompts include topics of: womanhood and identity, women in relation to family and community, career, and the physical body. The program also includes special guests that are performers/writers/educators/directors to lead the group in projects, discussions, or just to be present and add their perspectives as female professionals. This program will be free for participants, as well as provide free public transit cards, and a meal. We believe that preparing and eating a meal together will help us to build a community that welcomes conversation and individual creative expression.
