Unplugged 2019

Friends,

Welcome to Girl Be Heard’s annual holiday show!

We could not be prouder of the inspiring young artists and activists giving life to our mission to develop, amplify, and celebrate the voices of young women through socially conscious theatre-making. What began as a “girl power” workshop in 2008 has blossomed into a gender inclusive methodology, education curriculum, and year-round program in 11 schools, 2 community centers, and a sister program in Trinidad and Tobago.

Today, you will see our after school and weekend program participants in New York City come together for the first time to “be heard” on a Girl Be Heard stage. All of the theatrical work is written and performed by youth in our programs where they share personal experiences and perspectives, write, laugh, listen, and build a supportive community of artists and activists.

We are deeply indebted to all of the partners and supporters that have helped to make our programs a success. At the very heart of Girl Be Heard are Teaching Artists who amaze us with their artistry, social justice ideals, and fierce commitment to the students they serve, six days a week, via free programs across New York City.

As we head into the new year, Girl Be Heard hopes our performance gives you a renewed spirit of community and commitment to social justice. Thank you for honoring the powerful voices of those we serve by joining us at Unplugged. Happy Holidays from our Girl Be Heard family to yours!

Chi and Kim

Chiwoniso Kaitano, Executive Director
Kim Sykes, Artistic Director

Written & Performed by

Girl be heard after school & Sunday workshop participants

Teaching Artists

Alberta Kallon - Alyssa Martinez* - Annalise Wedemeyer
Andre Vargas - Andrea Ang - Ashley Zaragoza
Jaspa Urena - Juliany Taveras - Kelcey Anya Broomfield
Marsha Gildin - Micaela Anaya - Renee Floresca
Sandrine Dupiton - Yvette Heyligler

Girl Be Heard Education Team

Sandrine Dupiton - Ashley Zaragoza

Manhattan Sunday Workshop
Our community-based Girl Power Program

MS 88, Peter Rouget
South Park Slope, District 38

Urban Assembly
Downtown Brooklyn, District 13

Andries Hudde Junior High School
Flatbush, District 45

Hostos-Lincoln Academy
Bronx, District 7

Brooklyn Preparatory High School
Williamsburg, District 33

Humanities Preparatory Academy
Chelsea, District 3

MS 118, The William W. Niles School
Belmont, District 15

Bronx Sunday Workshop
Tremont Church in the Bronx

With Alumni Host
Jayde Cooper