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The
BETA
Project 2.0

Building Exceptional Theatrical Art

Overview & Impact

This program is made possible by generous funding from PriceWaterhouseCoopers

and

The Arts Connect Houston Arts Action Fund

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What is the BETA Project?


The BETA Project is a residency that partners the fundamentals of storytelling with technology in an innovative and fun way.

 

Everyone entering the workforce – whether as an artist, entrepreneur, or administrative assistant – must have the ability to embrace lifelong upskilling to keep pace with our rapidly transforming economies.

 

Alley Teaching Artists guide students through the process of creating a multi-media work of art - featuring lessons in devising, scripting, and editing. We work with each teacher to build the project around their curriculum, bolstering student learning and skill.

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Recent BETA Projects

East Early College High School

Alley Theatre partnered with the Mexican-American History class. Students chose to build their project around an icon from their community: Ninfa Lorenzo. Using the anchor "Her story is my story," they filmed and edited testimonials, and the experience was capped off with a live performance for the community.

Raul Yzaguirre School for Success

Alley Theatre partnered with ELA classes who were studying Romeo & Juliet. They set the play in modern times and identified conflicts still prevalent in their communities - then created characters for the modern version. They filmed and edited the interviews, and the experience was capped off with a live performance component, which can be seen at the end of the video.

BETA Data

2022-2023 School Year

Students at East Early High told the story of Ninfa Lorenzo

170 students at 4 schools & 1 community organization

99% of students were Black, Indigenous, or People of Color

78% are considered economically disadvantaged

3,189 contact hours with students

Program Feedback

"It was a super fun and insightful program that taught me and many others how to more deeply use editing software. Plus, the people leading the class where super nice and patient."

- BETA Project Student

Growth

To assess growth, students answered questions before and after the residency.
Students rated their skills on a scale from 1-10. Averages below:

1. How experienced are you with creating and telling stories using digital tools (scripting and editing)?

Before:

3.5/10

After: 

6.9/10

+98%

2. How much do you enjoy creating and telling stories using digital tools?

Before:

After: 

+64%

7.1/10

4.3/10

3. Do you think that you have the digital skills to be highly successful in your career? 

Before:

4.8/10

After: 

6.7/10

+40%

Thank you
PriceWaterhouseCoopers & Arts Connect Houston
for your generous support!


Questions? Contact:

Chaney Tullos, Director of Education Programs
chaneyt@alleytheatre.org  |  713.315.544
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