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The Transformative Power of Theater in Rural Communities | Jessica Harris | TEDxCharlottesville

The power of theater can transform lives! Theater educator and activist Jessica Harris describes the ways in which exposing students to the magic of the performing arts can make a difference, using her work with Empowered Players as a case study. Jessica Harris is the Founder and Artistic Director of Empowered Players, a Fluvanna-based youth theater nonprofit 501(c)3 dedicated to improving the lives of students through increased access to theater. A Fluvanna native, Jessica is currently pursuing a Master’s in Educational Psychology at the Curry School, and completed her Echols Interdisciplinary Degree (Arts Administration, Youth and Social Innovation, and Drama) at UVA this past spring. Jessica is a veteran director and teacher with a passion for rural equity in arts, and hopes to inspire all students to find their voice and make the world a better place. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx