During this year’s inductions at Carshalton College, theatre group Diverse Voices are performing to students. Their “After Party” show raises awareness of current issues affecting young people.
Diverse Voices provide theatre in education performances and performing arts in a wide range of community settings. They use comedy as a tool to engage the audience, while presenting serious issues through easily identifiable characters students can relate to. Issues raised include bullying, smoking weed, sexual health, peer pressure and alcohol abuse.
The performances at Carshalton College include talented actresses Emily Linard and Ariete Santos and Dwayne Gumbs who co-founded Diverse Voices Entertainment in 2008. Dwayne has written, scripted, acted and directed many pieces with various subject matters for different purposes. They are also joined by actor Paul Danan who starred in Holloyaks and celebrity reality show Celebrity Love Island.
Dwayne spoke about the response from students at Carshalton College
“Young people at Carshalton College have responded well to the show and approached us outside the performance to comment on how they have related to the show. It is great to work with young people in all kinds of settings, address issues in a creative way and give something back to the community.”
Paul added
“This is a fantastic College, I feel proud to have had the opportunity of working here and presenting to such promising students.”
Lisa Jones, Head of the Student Support Centre, co-ordinates the induction sessions for new students. The session includes an Introduction and Welcome from the Head of College, Janet Smith, films outlining the support and guidance available to students at the College, performance from Diverse Voices and a free goody bag from Leisure Kicks.
For more information on Diverse Voices please click here and follow them on Facebook at diversevoices and Twitter @diversevoices. Please follow Paul Danan on Twitter @PaulyDanan
For more information, please contact:
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