The roof is on fire- Ariyan Kassam

Context:
Minority teens who live in areas with little to no opportunity no voice to be heard but only judged in the media in a negative way.

Content:
Misrepresentation of this teens in the media as well as to be given a voice in which their opinions dreams and desires are valid

Form:
Immersive Theatre

Stakeholders:
The students and the teachers

Audience:
Adults of privilege, namely white individuals in the middle to upper class

Engagement strategies:
Enough media coverage to get attention, as well as a planning event.

Goal:
To help empower these teenagers and create an environment for them that doesnt breed negativity but fuels them to achieve their full potentials, so the world can see who they really are.

Values:
All Voices are valid especially teens, as they are the future. Also that teens can be very smart and think outside the box. Shifting media perception.

Resources:
tangible: money, cars, teachers, students, planners
intangible: Confidence, listening, honesty, passion

Outcomes:
There seemed to be a change in perspectives, the teens seemed more welcome to speak, the adults seemed to gain empathy, and through this perception in the media will change.

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