Arty’s Book Nook: The Journey to Artivism
P.S. ARTS recently launched a new series, Arty’s Book Nook, aimed at engaging our audiences through children’s books focusing on authors, individuals, or messages that have the power to change the world through the arts. Below are some words from our host and P.S. ARTS Instruction & Curriculum Specialist, Donzell Lewis, on this month’s Book […]
Arty’s Book Nook: BunnyBear and Belonging
Centering the “B” in the D.E.I.B. by Donzell Lewis P.S. ARTS proudly launches a new social media campaign aimed at engaging our audiences, students, families, and supporters. This month marks the debut of a recurring series titled “Arty’s Book Nook,” a captivating journey where we will delve into children’s books focusing on authors, individuals, or […]
An Unwavering Commitment to Equal Rights
P.S. ARTS’ Curriculum & Instruction Specialist, Donzell Lewis, is a highly acclaimed youth theater educator/director, actor, and comedian, known for his exceptional talent and dedication to the arts. Previous to becoming the Curriculum & Instruction Specialist, Donzell dedicated a decade of his career as a Theater Teaching Artist for P.S. ARTS, where he successfully implemented a […]
“Teaching artists are indispensable to quality arts education”
P.S. ARTS’ Curriculum & Instruction Specialist, Donzell Lewis, is a highly acclaimed youth theater educator/director, actor, and comedian, known for his exceptional talent and dedication to the arts. Previous to becoming the Curriculum & Instruction Specialist, Donzell dedicated a decade of his career as a Theater Teaching Artist for P.S. ARTS, where he successfully implemented […]
Welcome to the Office Donzell & Jeremiah!
Two P.S. ARTS Teaching Artists, Donzell Lewis and Jeremiah Ripley, recently switched over to the office side of things with the organization! We are thrilled to see them step into new roles with P.S. ARTS and are happy to re-introduce them and share more about their background and next steps with us. Donzell Lewis was […]
Walgrove Elementary’s Lion King Performance
Live theater is back at Walgrove Elementary School and was kicked off with an incredible performance of Disney’s Lion King lead by P.S. ARTS Teaching Artist Donzell Lewis. We are always blown away by the talent and time the students, teachers, volunteers, and parents/guardians put into a school production and this one is no exception […]
Donzell Lewis wants all of his students to have a strong point of view
Donzell Lewis is an accomplished actor and theater teaching artist in the Los Angeles Unified School District. We had an opportunity to sit down with Donzell and talk about his own artistic practice and how he is helping students find their voice. I try to teach my students that since art is subjective, they should […]
Black Theatre Network Conference 2016
by Donzell Lewis This summer I was fortunate to attend and participate in the Black Theatre Network’s Annual Conference that took place in Chicago, Illinois. As an artist and an educator attending this conference was both a personal and professional goal for myself. I’m so excited to say that the conference was truly the highlight […]
