S.T.A.R. Theater for Social Change

STAR Theatre is a diverse group of talented teenage actors in New York City who use theatre to tell their fellow teens what their parents don't about sex, love and latex. The real drama comes to life as this moving film reveals that the performers are dramatizing scenes on stage that are based on their own struggles growing up in the age of AIDS. The New York Times said "the remarkable film's power emerges from the interaction between the young actors and their audiences." The Philadelphia Inquirer called the film an "emotionally involving, clear-headed chronicle of STAR Theatre."

S.T.A.R. uses age appropriate/culturally sensitive theatrical methods to empower youth with skills to lead healthier lives. The program also helps parents and professionals to better understand and communicate more effectively with young people. The involvement and investment of parents, teachers and local resources help to create a better community for their children. To book S.T.A.R. in your school call 212-246-5877 or email info.star.dc@gmail.com

S.T.A.R. performing "THAT'S NOT ME" an excerpt from our show "EVERYBODY'S DOIN' IT" at VirtualArtsTV WiredArts Fest STAR Theater is a nationally recognized, scientifically proven adolescent health promotion model that employs original, peer-developed, musical theater to assist young people in identifying and clarifying the health and social challenges they face, help change negative or unhealthy attitudes, and promote healthy behaviors. S.T.A.R.'s mission is to utilize the performing arts to educate young people about physical and emotional health and sexuality, promote healthy attitudes, build risk reduction skills, link youth with health care and social services, to impact on behaviors that threaten to undermine their healthy development. The program also helps parents and professionals to better understand and more effectively communicate with young people. S.T.A.R. works in collaboration with schools, health care providers and community organizations in underserved populations across New York City. To book STAR in your school or program or to learn more, please call 212-246-5877 or email: info.star.tdc@gmail.com www.directorscompany.org

REMEMBER ME: 2018 Company

Love. Honor. Fight. Chuk Obasi performing “Walking in Evan’s Shoes” by David Williams, accompanied by the STAR Company: Alicia Thomas Stephan Amenta, Cory Wade, Taylor Alexis, Brianna Fernandez, Jacob Henry, Behind the scenes: Joey Brenneman, Leah Michalos, Cydelle Berlin #worldaidsday #remember #endstigma #love

an excerpt from Sex & Other Matters of Life & Death: a documentary film produced and directed by Roger Weisberg. The film chronicles a year in the life of STAR theater (1996). Now based out of The Directors Company, STAR Theater is a nationally recognized, scientifically proven adolescent health promotion model that employs original, peer-developed, musical theater to assist young people in identifying and clarifying the health and social challenges they face, help change negative or unhealthy attitudes, and promote healthy behaviors. S.T.A.R.'s mission is to utilize the performing arts to educate young people about physical and emotional health and sexuality, promote healthy attitudes, build risk reduction skills, link youth with health care and social services, to impact on behaviors that threaten to undermine their healthy development. The program also helps parents and professionals to better understand and more effectively communicate with young people. S.T.A.R. works in collaboration with schools, health care providers and community organizations in underserved populations across New York City. To book STAR in your school or program or to learn more, please call 212-246-5877 or email: info.star.tdc@gmail.com www.directorscompany.org