We use themes to reach out and gather diverse insights on one subject matter at a time.
Our 2012 theme is judgment. How the views and rules of other affects our lives and the decisions we make.
This year our Short Cutz Series will present a night of one acts by award winning playwright, author and psychologist, Paula J. Caplan. The three plays we chose show a varying perspective on how psychological labeling has effected numerous sectors of our society. These plays create an emotionally evocative and personal response. WHAT MOMMY TOLD ME: a young mother diagnosed with a mental illness looses custody of her child to an abusive husband. THE TEST (Samuel French award winner) tells the story of a young man with mild retardation on death row. WAR & THERAPY: a female soldier seeking help from a well meaning therapist to survive the struggles of coming home after war discovers that it is not a therapist, but the world she is so afraid of that will save her.
Our staged reading events allow us a broader scope. We produce readings of mainly new plays with one classic piece, based on a broader theme. We have added the classical element this year as a way to reflect and acknowledge where we came from and why some plays resonate over time. At one time it too was a new play. Our interaction with the audience begins with an opening reception. We have a performance and interactive discussion, then end with a social reception that includes the company and artists involved.
OUR WORK
Innovative & Professionial TAPT is an exciting and original grassroots visual and performing Arts organization.
Steven Pennell
Director of Arts & Culture, URI Providence, RI
TAPT(The Artists' Playground Theatre) is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the purposes of TAPT must be made payable to Fractured Atlas and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Philosophy
By embracing diversity we create a place where each of us, both artist and audience, can be ourselves and hold one another accountable to a higher standard of professionalism and respect. When our participants feel this sense of belonging, our productions become a safe haven free of judgment and full of possibility, opportunity and partnership; a place to create new colleagues and make new friends. TAPT is a place to grow beyond ourselves and reach for more. People leave inspired, refreshed and more open to the world around them. Every participant is part of our community, and we take that responsibility seriously.
