Yearning to Learn Inc.

About the Artist

A BFA graduate of Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts. For more than a decade she has developed Arts-in-Ed programs for various organizations. For New Jersey Symphony Hall she created and performed storytelling assemblies for various schools in the Newark school system. She designed and taught writing and creative storytelling workshops for 4th grade students and teachers programs. She has worked extensively for Artsgenesis for the last three years. In addition, she is one of the key artists-in-residence for the Learning Mi Way Program, which uses arts infused strategies with at-risk students in pre-school centers to promote the development of life, academic and social skills. Alicia has provided professional development for special education teachers at the statewide ASAH conference and other schools throughout the tri-state area. She is currently producing and touring educational programs and workshops throughout the tri-state area for Washington Productions. Those productions include Fabulous Folktales in You an original piece about the value of reading and the usefulness of Folktales. She has guest starred on TV programs such as Law and Order and Ally McBeal and starred in the film 24 Hour Woman. She has worked extensively on Off-Broadway and has acted in dozens of roles in various regional theatres throughout the country.

Artist's Programs

A Seat for Rosa Grade Levels: 2nd–8th
Theatre

A Seat for Rosa

When a child tells his aunt about a bully on his bus, she gives him advice by recounting the tale of Rosa Parks and the events that led to a revolution in racial justice.

Program Type: Assembly Performances

What Our Partners Are Saying

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House Director/Music Teacher

Far Hills Country Day School

Far Hills Country Day School

“Both performers captivated all of our students from our Kindergarteners through 8th graders. Excellent presentation- skilled musicians and actors. Loved how they wove authentic protest songs throughout their story. One of the best Young Audience performances I've seen.”

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Art Teacher

Art Teacher

“This was an amazing program. I love how they sent a study guide before the performance to get the students ready. The actor and actress were very talented. They presented the program in a way that was entertaining and very much on the students level. The performers pique the students interest in this topic. I highly recommend this show to other schools.”

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Sandmeier Elementary

Sandmeier Elementary

“The children were completely captivated by the performance. The artists not only performed beautifully but I was also impressed how well they answered the children's questions afterwards.”