Catalyst
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Catalyst is an unflinching portrayal of the power of educators to change students’ lives. Following two young men, Carl and Isaiah, Catalyst takes on the tough questions of student engagement, bringing audiences face to face with some of the most devastating — and inspiring — images of student transformation. Contrasts in student engagement, institutional power, and individual responsibility project from the stage to an audience that may see its own reflection in some of the characters.
“We used Catalyst at a recent symposium on black boys in education. The performance powerfully illustrated much of what was said that day and provided a helpful frame.” — State leader
“Powerful is an understatement. This performance was riveting.”—Reading and school leadership program director, Mississippi
Jumpstart conversation and change in your school with Catalyst.
| cata•lyst (kat′ə list′) noun 1. An agent that promotes or accelerates a chemical reaction. 2. a person or thing acting as the stimulus in bringing about or hastening a result. |
"Every great advance in science has issued from a new audacity of the imagination."
--John Dewey, The Quest For Certainty
Audience Response
“One of the most moving, memorable, dramatic experiences that I have ever seen.”—a teacher
“This show belongs in schools. It will generate productive conversations and positive and effective action for students.”—an educator
“We were moved to tears. We need to get this production to many, many more educators.”—a school administrator
Bring Catalyst to Your Community!
Bring Catalyst to your school or community to help focus attention on issues of student engagement and school culture—and remind educators of the power they wield in the lives of students.
Getting Started with Catalyst: Theater Leadership Guide
Contact Brooke at bhaycock@edtrust.org or at 202/293-1217 ext. 330.
Conferences
- Shreveport Conference on Black Boys, LA
- State of Black Connecticut, CT
- Black Family Conference, Hampton University, Va.
- Durham Education Association Conference on Black Boys, NC
- National PTA Emerging Minority Leaders Conference, TN
- SREB's High Schools That Work Conference, KY
- National Heritage Academies Public Charter Schools PD Conference
- Louisiana Department of Education, Special District Conference on Student Success, LA
- Minnesota Association of Administrators of State and Federal Education Programs Fall Conference
- Midwest Educational Leadership Conference, Co
- Louisiana GEAR UP
- Florida Education Association
- Deputy School Heads Conference, Hackney, London, UK
- Teacher Quality Enhancement Conference, Mn.
- Teachers for a New Era Induction Symposium, Fl.
- The Education Trust National Conference, Va.
K-12 Schools and Districts
- Hamilton County Schools, TN
- ROCORI Schools, MN
- Niles County Schools, IL
- St. Landry Parish Schools, LA
- Detroit Public Schools, MI
- Durham Public Schools, NC
- Buffalo Public Schools, NY
- Mobile Public Schools, AL
- Santa Fe Public Schools, NM
- St. Landry Parish Public Schools, LA
- Cedar Rapids Public Schools, IA
- Lake County Public Schools, FL
- Eagle County Public Schools, CO
- Buffalo Public Schools, NY
- Cedar Rapids Public Schools, IA
- Dothan Public Schools, AL
- Avoyelles Parish Schools, LA
- Wicomico County Public Schools, MD
- Grand Valley Charter Schools, MI
- High Road Academy, DC
- Shaed Educational Campus, DC
- West Michigan Academy, MI
- Waypoint Academy, MI
- Providence Career and Technical Academy, RI
- Abney Academy and WayPoint Academy, MI
- Lee Junior High School, Monroe, LA
- Caldwell Parish High School, Columbia, LA
- Crisfield High School, Crisfield, Md.
- Northwold Primary, Hackney, London, UK
- Hackney Schools, London, England
- Romulus Community Schools, MI
- Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, MI
- Maya Angelou Public Charter Middle School, Washington D.C.
- Chesterfield County Schools, VA.
- Buffalo, NY.
- Peoria, IL
Colleges and Universities
- University of Tennessee, Martin
- Vanderbilt University, TN
- Tufts University, MA
- Johns Hopkins University, D.C. Campus
- Calumet College of St. Joseph
- University of Missouri, Springfield, Mo.
- University of Tennessee, Martin, TN
- Providence College, RI
- George Washington University, Graduate School of Education
- Missouri State University, Mo.
- Johns Hopkins University, Md.
- St. Cloud State University, Mn.
- George Washington University, Graduate School of Education
Meetings/Organizational Staff Developments
- District of Columbia Public Schools, Summer Fellows
- Louisiana Board of Regents/ACT School Counselor Training,
New Orleans, LA - Louisiana Board of Regents/ACT School Counselor Training,
Baton Rouge, LA - Louisiana Board of Regents/ACT School Counselor Training,
Shreveport, LA - Louisiana Board of Regents/ACT School Counselor Training,
Alexandria, LA - Louisiana Board of Regents/ACT School Counselor Training,
Ruston, LA - Maryland Dropout Prevention Task Force, Md.
- D.C. Public Schools Central Office
- D.C. Association of Colleges of Teacher Education
