THEATRE

List of 3 frequently asked questions.

• Q. How do you see Veritas, the Latin word for truth, take shape in your classes?

  Our theatre program centers on the concept of Ubuntu, a South African philosophy that translates to “I am because we are.” In essence, my humanity is bound up in yours. Together, we find our strength. I believe the concept of Veritas is at the heart of Ubuntu, for a community is nothing without truth. In theatre, we don’t pretend. All good acting starts with Veritas.

• Q. What do you see is the greatest impact that the arts can have on a student?
  
  

  The greatest impact that theatre can have is to build empathy and community. To portray a role, to walk in the shoes of a character very different from oneself, is to know empathy. Students who have studied theatre are significantly more likely to lend a hand and significantly less likely to judge others.

• Q. How is the teaching environment at Flintridge Sacred Heart different than other places you have taught or worked?
  
  

  Flintridge Sacred Heart is a more traditional, academic environment than previous schools where I have taught. The traditions of their faith and their school create bonds between the girls, bonds forged with strength and vision. I have girls playing leading roles who dream of traveling in space, becoming engineers, solving environmental issues.