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"It has been an honor and joy to work alongside Kimiko. She is collaborative, inclusive, and committed to collective understanding and contribution. Kimiko is thoughtful in her approach and curates the curriculum for maximum development and engagement of the students. Working with Kimiko is incredibly satisfying as she is prepared while flexible, focused while light, and rigorous while supportive for the students and her colleagues. Each time I work with her I learn a bit more about her vastness of knowledge and kindness she has to offer. " – Britt Middleton – LACHSA Theatre Arts Teacher

Position: Teaching Artist at Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Ensemble Theatre
LA County High School for the Arts is a specialized, tuition-free public school open to aspiring young artists throughout Los Angeles County. LACHSA was founded in 1985 under the direction of the LA County Office of Education, and is located on the campus of California State University, Los Angeles. The Arts Schools Network Board of Directors has designated Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA) an Exemplary School in recognition of its commitment to excellence. The five-year designation is awarded for 2020-2025.

LACHSA: The Flores Exhibits: Voices from the Americas

Directed by Kimiko Warner-Turner

Co-Producers, Esmeralda Flores and Kimiko Warner-Turner

Includes: Pre-recorded readings of testimonies of immigrant children held

at the border in 2019 by LACHA’s Theatre Seniors, and creations

of art from LACHSA’s Visual Art, Music and Dance departments.

LIVESTREAM Panel Discussion, engaging 30-minute break-out session

and closeout.

 

ABOUT

In June 2019, a team of lawyers interviewed minors, and adults detained at

Clint and Ursula, two facilities in Texas. Written copies of the sworn

testimonies were given to the creators of the project by several of the

lawyers themselves. Waterwell created a video series to bring attention to these first-person narratives as a catalyst for dialogue about our Countries immigration policies.

 

 Panelists consist of Lee Sunday Evans, Artistic Director-Waterwell, a civic-minded theatre company, Isabel Castro-Director/Producer/Cinematographer, Stephanie Delgadillo-Managing Attorney for Release Youth, Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project, Carolina Sheinfeld-Immigrant Relations Coordinator, LA County Office of Education, Carlos Murillo-Professor, Playwright, Professor Director and students from LACHSA.

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Shakespeare Center for Los Angeles, Write On!

WILL POWER TO YOUTH’S PROGRAM CREATES A DIGITAL ART GALLERY, Spring 2021

Hires youth ages 15-21 to work after school and on weekends, to increase practical work habits, create community, inspired by Shakespeare’s text and social justice themes found within. Employees create original poetry, visual art, 3D art, and videos of themed performances, animated stories, etc, that culminate in a gallery walk of the work. https://framevr.io/sclagallery/#starthere 

 

Shakespeare Center for Los Angeles, Lead On!

WILL POWER TO YOUTH’S PROGRAM MAKES DIGITAL ART & ACTIVISM, Summer 2020

While social distancing may restrict our in-person gatherings, the leaders and theatrical artists of the 27 year old, White House-awarded Will Power to Youth program will not be daunted. Especially in 2020, in the middle of the Black Lives Matter Movement, it is as important right now to create space for LA’s youth to explore and practice social justice as it was in 1992 right after the Rodney King Protests when Will Power to Youth was founded.

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This summer the leaders of the Will Power to Youth program were determined to find a way to continue to nurture and celebrate young voices. To great success, they created a new, digital Zoom version of Will Power to Youth. The new program called “Lead On!” incorporated the development of scripted works inspired by the 12 social injustices that Shakespeare lists in his Sonnet 66. Participants investigated current social justice issues and in groups created fantastic multi-media pieces.

Check out the inspiring video from the team “Stain”  

Arts Integrated Units

  • Theatre Techniques to Create Social Justice Scenes, grades 3-High School

  • Presenting Issues that Need to be Solved in Your Community by integrating theatrical Images, research and writing strategies

  • introduction to the Rise of Theatre of the Absurd to Pre WWII Racism in Europe and the United States: Then to Now

  • How the Immigration of Puerto Ricans to the US in 1940-1950s influenced the dance styles seen in West Side Story

  • ImaginAção: Exploring Freedom Unit incorporating movement, tableaux, writing and cooperation for grades 6-12

  • Virtual Arts: Creating Social Justice Stories/SEL Units inspired by "Hold Em Joe" and the Social Justice Work by Harry Belefonte. 

  • Virtual Arts: Using Theatre Practice to Find Hope in an Unjust World for teachers grades K-6

  • Teaching Artist for Music Center Arts Integration Units, grades 3-12

  • Professional Development presenter for Teachers using Arts Integration Symposiums

"Witnessing Kimiko Warner-Turner in the classroom is truly a magical experience! Students flourish and come alive while working along side her. The love and energy she brings to the students, teachers and staff is contagious and uplifting. She continues to be an invaluable member of our organization and to the schools she teachers in. Kimiko brings forth an unwavering work ethic and embraces change and challenges with a refined balance of ease and community based solutions." 
- Elliot  Montigue, Program Manager, Urban Arts Partnership, Los Angeles
 

Project | Story Studio in Schools
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Story Studio promotes literacy through the power of storytelling for English Language Learners. Projects include self-portraits, collage and verbal storytelling.


Dates: January 2017 - 2019
Weekly lessons with three culminating

presentations throughout the year.
 

Address: Greater Los Angeles , CA

Project | Holistic Development of the Student
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P.A.T.H. offered Liberation Arts techniques such as, theatre, free writing, dance and music, to assist Simon Scholars in their academic, social and emotional development. In less than one year, the program grew from twelve students to 100 students per year. 

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Weekly meetings with two culminating

presentations throughout the year.


Dates: January 2017 - 2019

 

https://simonscholars.org/path/

Projects | 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Students present Liberation Arts in Action

Liberation Arts in Action is an integrated arts program delivered in a 20-session unit of study to middle school students. Weekly lessons are arranged on a case-by-case basis between the teaching artist and School Administration.
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Millikan MS

 

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Project | Transform LA, Los Angeles High School of the Arts, at the Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools
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Used Theatre of the Oppressed games to create a play about economic oppression brought on by the "2%" purchasing buildings and the gentrification movement their community.  During my stay, invited guests from Changing Ways, a rehabilitation program shared their TO work with the students. The second semester concluded with a Linked Learning Forum Theatre play in Leimert Park.

 

Address: 701 S Catalina St, Los Angeles, CA 90005

Project | CTO Rio, The Role of the Antagonist and the Joker
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Practiced Jokering and playing the role of the antagonist to understand the necessity of these two participants working together in order to complete the Forum Theatre process at Center for Theatre of the Oppressed, Rio de Janeiro.

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Address: Av. Mem de Sá, 31 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20230-150, Brazil

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Just a sample of my work. To see more or discuss possible work, contact me.
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