AfterSchool HACA Sites Start today!

by Natalie Goodnow, Artistic Associate

TAP began programming in collaboration with HACA (Housing Authority of the City of Austin) in February of 2010, and we’re thrilled to be beginning our fourth semester with the communities at Booker T. Washington, Meadowbrook, Shadowbend, and our second semester at Goodrich Apartments. Some of our past projects at HACA sites have included:  Giant puppets and a community garden at Booker T., filmmaking at Meadowbrook and Shadowbend, the creation of a “class pet” at Shadowbend and Goodrich, and drumming and dancing at Meadowbrook. Other highlights include field trips to local farms, to an annual parade in honor of Cesar Chavez, and to the Save Our Schools rally this past spring.

HACA Summer Camp Volunteers Needed

by Cassie Swayze, After School Programming Associate VISTA

Theatre Action Project needs superstar volunteers for our Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) Summer Camp!

The camp is taking place August 1st – August 11th; Monday – Thursday. We need volunteers at the Goodrich (Manchaca Village), Shadowbend, and Meadowbrook HACA sites. Program times vary – either 12-3PM or 3-6PM daily. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on teaching skills in the classroom. Volunteers will lend a hand, help create performance, play games, and generally act as fabulous assistants to our talented Teaching Artists!

Gearing Up for the Fall

by Brian C. Fahey, Program and Marketing Coordinator

Summer may be in full swing but fall is shortly upon us. Summer for Theatre Action Project is definitely all about camps but behind the scenes our full-time staff is busy preparing for the upcoming school year. Consider this: