Administrative Office: 421 N. 7th St. Suite 218 Philadelphia PA 19123
Plays & Players Theatre: 1714 Delancey St. Philadelphia PA 19103
PH: 215.592.9560
1812 Productions is dedicated to creating theatrical works of comedy and comedic works of theater that explore and celebrate our sense of community, our history and our humanity.
1812 Outreach
1812 Outreach is a unique, theatre-education program which uses comedy’s often overlooked power to empower students in the Philadelphia community.
Winner of the Barrymore Award for Excellence in Theatre Education and Community Service, 1812 Outreach currently has programs at South Philadelphia High School and at the Widener Memorial School for Children with Disabilities. Provided at no cost to the schools, the program supplements the theatre and the life skills curriculum throughout the school year. The students learn the basics of theater, including playwrighting, acting, directing and production as well as new, multi-media technology all with a strong emphasis on comedy. The very foundation of comedy is to help audiences gain insight into themselves, their community and their world through the shared experience of laughter; it is, by its very nature a teaching art-form, empowering students to enhance communication skills, discover individual and collaborative creativity, and to explore their lives from different perspectives.
Now in its fourteenth year of operation, 1812 Outreach continues to be an effective and important part of 1812’s seasonal activities and has enriched the lives of hundreds of students in Philadelphia.
What teachers are saying about 1812 Outreach
“I AM QUITE PLEASED WITH THE ARTISTIC APPROACH YOU ALL HAVE TAKEN WITH MY STUDENTS IN DRAMA CLASS. WE ARE SO APPRECIATIVE OF BEING A PART OF 1812 OUTREACH.
TOM, MARLO AND YOU BRING SUCH A WARMTH AND POSITIVE ENERGY,THAT OUR CLASSROOM CLIMATE TAKES ON AN IMMEDIATE EXHILARATION! THIS IS SYNERGY AT ITS BEST...”
-Ms. Doris Burney, Teacher for South Philly High’s Evening Educational Opportunities Program.
Today as I took a walk through the local Walgreens, one of my students approached me, saying, "Are we having Drama Club this Thursday?" When I first began teaching at South Philadelphia High School, the school had no Drama Club, and the vast majority of students attending had never seen a play, let alone performed in one. I am immensely grateful to 1812's Educational Outreach program for the wealth of opportunities they have provided to our students. Their presence in the classroom as teaching artists offer our students access to the world of arts that they are not only lacking in school, but in their lives as well. Whether seeing a live performance for the first time, or experiencing the thrill of being on stage, students involved with 1812's Educational Outreach have expressed that these moments have been some of the highlights of their lives! Parents have taken a greater interest in their child's education through the work of 1812; the pride the students show in their work is reflected in the faces of the parents who are seeing for the first time their child be excited about school.
South Philadelphia High School is recognized as a "high-need" school, but we all feel tremendously fortunate for the opportunities provided by 1812--opportunities that more and more of our students are taking full advantage of.
-Mr. Michael Southerton, Teacher at South Philadelphia High School
“1812 Outreach made magic happen last year. Your generosity of time and talents made opportunities for excellent performance and self-expression that would never have happened otherwise. … The Work you did has provided a reference point for other creative projects.” -Darcy Luetzow, Executive Director of TreeHouse Books
What Students are saying about 1812 Outreach
“While taking part in this program, I learned that I can do anything and exceed my expectations. At first, I was afraid to act but then I got through my fears and reached my goals and aspirations” -Carin, 11th grade South Philly High Student
“I loved performing in 1812 Outreach! This has been the best day of my life…so far!” -Tashirah, 10th grade South Philly High Student after performing an original play at Barnes and Nobles Bookstore.
“This year I have been in a theatre program with 1812 Productions. It was fun. It taught me to have relationships with people.” –Janiva Wilkins, student at Widener Memorial School for Children with Disabilities
“I had a lot of experience with 1812. I learned how to be an actor. I learned how to communicate and relate to other people. – Ramesha, student at Widener Memorial School for Children with Disabilities.
For more information about 1812 Outreach and it’s Programs please email Monica Stephenson, Education Director, at monica@1812productions.org
1812 Outreach is a unique, theatre-education program which uses comedy’s often overlooked power to empower students in the Philadelphia community.
Winner of the Barrymore Award for Excellence in Theatre Education and Community Service, 1812 Outreach currently has programs at South Philadelphia High School and at the Widener Memorial School for Children with Disabilities. Provided at no cost to the schools, the program supplements the theatre and the life skills curriculum throughout the school year. The students learn the basics of theater, including playwrighting, acting, directing and production as well as new, multi-media technology all with a strong emphasis on comedy. The very foundation of comedy is to help audiences gain insight into themselves, their community and their world through the shared experience of laughter; it is, by its very nature a teaching art-form, empowering students to enhance communication skills, discover individual and collaborative creativity, and to explore their lives from different perspectives.
Now in its fourteenth year of operation, 1812 Outreach continues to be an effective and important part of 1812’s seasonal activities and has enriched the lives of hundreds of students in Philadelphia.
What teachers are saying about 1812 Outreach
“I AM QUITE PLEASED WITH THE ARTISTIC APPROACH YOU ALL HAVE TAKEN WITH MY STUDENTS IN DRAMA CLASS. WE ARE SO APPRECIATIVE OF BEING A PART OF 1812 OUTREACH.
TOM, MARLO AND YOU BRING SUCH A WARMTH AND POSITIVE ENERGY,THAT OUR CLASSROOM CLIMATE TAKES ON AN IMMEDIATE EXHILARATION! THIS IS SYNERGY AT ITS BEST...”
-Ms. Doris Burney, Teacher for South Philly High’s Evening Educational Opportunities Program.
Today as I took a walk through the local Walgreens, one of my students approached me, saying, "Are we having Drama Club this Thursday?" When I first began teaching at South Philadelphia High School, the school had no Drama Club, and the vast majority of students attending had never seen a play, let alone performed in one. I am immensely grateful to 1812's Educational Outreach program for the wealth of opportunities they have provided to our students. Their presence in the classroom as teaching artists offer our students access to the world of arts that they are not only lacking in school, but in their lives as well. Whether seeing a live performance for the first time, or experiencing the thrill of being on stage, students involved with 1812's Educational Outreach have expressed that these moments have been some of the highlights of their lives! Parents have taken a greater interest in their child's education through the work of 1812; the pride the students show in their work is reflected in the faces of the parents who are seeing for the first time their child be excited about school.
South Philadelphia High School is recognized as a "high-need" school, but we all feel tremendously fortunate for the opportunities provided by 1812--opportunities that more and more of our students are taking full advantage of.
-Mr. Michael Southerton, Teacher at South Philadelphia High School
“1812 Outreach made magic happen last year. Your generosity of time and talents made opportunities for excellent performance and self-expression that would never have happened otherwise. … The Work you did has provided a reference point for other creative projects.” -Darcy Luetzow, Executive Director of TreeHouse Books
What Students are saying about 1812 Outreach
“While taking part in this program, I learned that I can do anything and exceed my expectations. At first, I was afraid to act but then I got through my fears and reached my goals and aspirations” -Carin, 11th grade South Philly High Student
“I loved performing in 1812 Outreach! This has been the best day of my life…so far!” -Tashirah, 10th grade South Philly High Student after performing an original play at Barnes and Nobles Bookstore.
“This year I have been in a theatre program with 1812 Productions. It was fun. It taught me to have relationships with people.” –Janiva Wilkins, student at Widener Memorial School for Children with Disabilities
“I had a lot of experience with 1812. I learned how to be an actor. I learned how to communicate and relate to other people. – Ramesha, student at Widener Memorial School for Children with Disabilities.
For more information about 1812 Outreach and it’s Programs please email Monica Stephenson, Education Director, at monica@1812productions.org
