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UnCommon Ground
TE'A in collaboration with The George Washington Department of Theatre and Dance
Using the TE’A Project Collaboration Model, the TE’A Project entered into a local partnership with the George Washington University, Department of Theatre and Dance. The two organizations journeyed through a TE’A inspired process culminating in the creation of a theatrical performance piece for conflict resolution and peace building.
In January 2010, TE’A and GW engaged in a collaborative process which produced, UnCommon Ground, a theatrical performance piece which explores the theme of being young, Muslim and female in the Nation’s capitol. Spanning two academic semesters, the project included fifteen young women from George Washington University—and 2 from George Mason University—who formed the theatrical company, and over thirty-five community members who engage in insight conversations with the Company members.
The result is a creative, deeply personal theatrical performance piece, which touches on issues of identity, faith and connection. The GW Company premiered UnCommon Ground at George Washington University on December 10th, 2010. The Company will take the show on a tour of colleges and universities in the DC area in the Spring of 2011.
Please read Director Leslie Jacobson’s notes on the process here!
The TE’A Collaboration Model is available to you!
In collaboration with a TE’A Project resident artist, engage your community to creatively and constructively address the social and cultural conflicts that prevent community members from living together with mutual understanding and respect. Visit the TE’A and You page for more information on these engaging and fulfilling collaborations.