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The F.A.Q.S.: Facing Adolescent Questions About Sex
Jay Namaste
F.A.Q.S., is a show that was written by youth for youth about the things we don’t usually talk about: sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS.
Jazmine Hughlett
We hope, by seeing this show and having a chance to discuss these issues, that you, or someone you know, will be spared the
embarrassment, the pain or the death that can result from unsafe sex.
Johnathan Blackmon
Starting in October, 2007 F.A.Q.S. began scheduling their performances at various middle and high schools, mostly in the city of Milwaukee. Azeeza Islam assembled a new troupe of actors for these performances.
Ojumire
In total, the F.A.Q.S troupe held seven performances at schools in the city of Milwaukee between October 19, 2007 and December 18, 2007. Reaching an audience of 600 youth and adults.
Naima Adedapo
59% of all atendees were female. Audiances ranged from 12-18 years old. 63% of all atendees were African American.
Sonya King
Comments from the Crowd
"Yes. I would recommend this program to others because it was very informative, presented in a way that everyone in this mixed age group learned something. The presentation also kept the children involved and on the edge of your seat."
"Absolutely, well done and extremely effective for an urban population."
"I liked the performance and the best part was when they were rapping."
"I feel that this show was very well organized. I learned more about sexually transmitted diseases."
"I really liked the show and the information I received. I can really relate to a few of those stories. Thanks."
"It's a better way to teach us stuff than just talking."
MPT would like to thank all the sponsors and donors who helped to make The F.A.Q.S. troupe 2007 season a reality.
If you would be interested in bringing us to your school or organization, please call Milwaukee Public Theatre at 414-347-1685,
or email us at mpt@ milwaukeepublictheatre.org.
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Most of our work is free-to-the-public, AND we pay our artists as professionals. So we seek public as well as private funding and contracts from organizations to make sure we are able to reach YOU.
Original and Adapted Theatreworks
Milwaukee Public Theatre specializes in the creation of theatreworks that celebrate and challenge. Summer free-to-the-public musical/vaudeville/ circus productions tour Milwaukee's parks and public places. Touring shows present vital issues including the economics and politics of food, illiteracy, homelessness, health and other contemporary themes and social issues.
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Milwaukee Public Theatre workshops can be brought to any site and tailored to fit all ages and abilities and your business, school, community, or personal interests with over 50 professional artists offering a diverse range of activities from which to choose.
Healing Arts
MPT is committed to increasing access to effective programming for seniors and caregivers through workshops, DVDs, books and touring shows.
MPT provides workshops for artists working with special-needs populations. It also creates new works for children and seniors with a focus on health education.
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Artist Profile: Fabulous Feno
MIME, JUGGLER, MAGICIAN, MUSICIAN, TEACHER
After studying and performing with Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey Circus, Fenyoaee McKinney, AKA Fabulous Feno, has traveled the country and settled in Milwaukee.
But he doesn't stay here all the time. Feno features his diverse and eclectic skills in performances throughout the country, at festival, schools, hospitals, parks, theatres, in TV commercials, films and CD's.
A skilled juggler, unicyclist, tumbler and mime, Feno also plays the saxophone and leads a jazz band, composes music and sings.
Sample performance sites include: Chicago and Monterey Jazz Festivals, Summerfest, Lakefront Festival of the Arts, Los Angeles Street Scene Festival, Rainbow Summer, Chicago Annual Youth Festival and African World Festival.
Feno's work with MPT has included Circus Arts residencies with Apple School in Racine, Project Excel in Milwaukee, performances for numerous corporate events and youth serving agencies. His most recent artist residencies focus on teaching circus skills in the context of a show about nutrition and fitness, RAINBOW CIRQUS.
He is currently touring a show that focuses on tobacco abuse, WHAT IS COOL, as well as his more eclectic circus arts performances.
Audience response has been wildly enthusiastic--including this recent appearance at Brookfield Elementary in Milwaukee:
- Mrs. LAGrange, AODA Coordinator -
Drumdance...the rhythm continues through us
COMMENTS FROM THE CROWD
Jazzmin Boyd & Alice Johnson
"The show illuminated some of the serious ways which our earth is endangered, in a way in which many students could comprehend."
-Mac Dowell Montessori
"The students were completely engaged during the performance and chattering with excitement after."
-Cass St. School
"The message from the show was simple, clear, and not heavy handed."
-St. Rafael School
"We were very impressed."
-Engleburg
"It went very well with what we are already studying. The kids were so excited that they knew what the point of each segment was."
-Craig Montessori
"Very enjoyable."
-I.D.E.A.L Charter School
"The study guide and show itself were engaging and thought-provoking."
-Jefferson Elementary
Spring Outreach
Milwaukee Public Theatre announces its winter outreach program of free public events. For more information and schedule updates, contact 414-347-1685 or email us.
MPT spring residences continue with: Clarke St. School, Pierce St. School, Keefe Ave. School, 53rd St. School, Boys and Girls Clubs, Marshall H.S., Fritsche, Lavarnway, and St. Joan Antida.
May 5-30
Rainbow Circus at Pierce St, Clarke, Keefe Ave. and 53rd St. School with Feno, Kayo, and friends.
May 8
Joey's Lunch Money Blues at Auer Ave. School
May 9
Capaz performance at South Division High School.
Modjeska Youth Theatre spring show, Once on this Island openning night Tickets 5$.
May 14
MPS Resource Fair
May 16
Ajula Performance at Heart Love Place.
May 21
Touch perfomance at O.W. Holmes School.
May 28
Touch performance at COA Golden Center
June 8th
Stand Together Milwaukee Kick Off Anti-Violence/Peace Walk at Washington Park!! Food, Entertainment and Environment
Theatre artists will also conduct arts residences at Lincoln Center of the Arts, Engleberg Elem, Fritsche MS, Greenfield Elem, New School, and Neighborhood House.
MPT wishes to thank its Rehearsal Training Sites/Partners, Housing Authority Community Building and Lincoln Center of the Arts. Summer Arts in the City is sponsored by Milwaukee Arts Board, Wisconsin Arts Board, Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation, Elizabeth Brinn Foundation, Helen Bader Foundation, Krause Family Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, CAMPAC Community Cultural Events, Non-Profit Management Fund, UPAF and many others.
Contact Milwaukee Public Theatre for details 414-347-1685
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