News release
History will unfold March 23 through March 27 on the stages of Goleta Valley, La Cumbre, La Colina, and Santa Barbara junior high schools, San Marcos High School, and other elementary schools when Beyond Tolerance sponsors a Living Voices production of “THE NEW AMERICAN.”
The one-woman play shares the story of an immigrant journey of a young woman coming to America and all she encounters in her quest for a new life and as an American citizen. The story unfolds on stage with authentic news clips and dialogue by the actor that brings history to life for over 1,000 students.
Rachel McClinton, the artistic director of Living Voices, performs and also guides the company of 40 Living Voices presenters who tour schools, museums, and corporations nationally.
Beyond Tolerance, a nonprofit organization under the umbrella of the Santa Barbara County Education Office, is celebrating its 16th year of serving schools with programs that promote respect for cultural diversity. Through donor funding, these programs are available to elementary and secondary students free of charge.
Beyond Tolerance organizes trips for sophomores to the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles for experiences that fit with their world history curriculum.
Robin Silverander presents programs on bullying for fifth and sixth grades that encourage discussion about standing up and taking a pledge to end bullying in the classroom.
To get more information about Beyond Tolerance, or to volunteer, contact Director Adele Rosen at 898-2700 or abud@sbceo.org.
