What services does your business offer and what makes your business stand out from the competition?
The Artory puts the power to create in the hands of students who write, devise, choreograph, express, and OWN their work. Close mentorship with top professionals from Shotgun Players in fun areas like ACTING, HIP HOP THEATRE, DESIGN, and IMPROV. A socially conscious theatre camp. Everyone plays!!

What is the experience customers can expect?
M-F July 11-5, 18-22 Two Weeks of Instruction 9am-4pm Students of The Artory collaborate in small groups to produce an original 30-minute musical, taught by Top Professionals in 4 areas: ACTING + DEVISING, IMPROV + CLOWNWORK, HIP HOP THEATRE, and DESIGN + COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENTS

What was the inspiration to start or run this business?
We are a group of long-time Company members of Shotgun Players who dreamed of a fun, socially conscious theatre camp, to make art experiences accessible for ALL KIDS and to share our love of art + education with ALL KIDS. Dedicated to putting to power to create in the Kids Hands.

What do you love most about your job?
I am Head of Theatre at Contra Costa School of Performing Arts, and a teacher at A.C.T.. My work, and my life, are dedicated to education, empowerment, and healing through the arts. The faculty of The Artory believe that creativity is every person's birthright. It's an honor to mentor and guide.