Jay Casale
Jay Casale
A Garden Party In Brooklyn
A Garden Party In Brooklyn
A Garden Party In Brooklyn
Sunday 7th June 2020
Jay Casale talks with Jo Ann Marie Cimato about teaching drama during COVID-19, resilience, and finding new passions like gardening.
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Get the buttons here!Drama and Determination: Jo Ann Marie Cimato's Story
I mean something's got to change, like you know the very same people who were like: oh, I don't want to do this play with kids of color in it because it's not right.
Picture this: a drama teacher, a pandemic, and a garden in Brooklyn. In this episode of 'The Lighter Side with Jay', Jay Casale reconnects with his old friend, Jo Ann Marie Cimato, the head of Drama at the Beacon School in New York. Jo Ann's journey is a testament to resilience and creativity. Before COVID-19 turned the world upside down, Jo Ann and her students faced the heart-wrenching loss of a classmate.
Just as they were beginning to heal and prepare for their next production, the pandemic hit, and the school shut its doors. But Jo Ann didn't let that stop her. She found innovative ways to keep her students engaged, ensuring they still had an artistic outlet during those challenging times. Amidst all this, she was also dealing with her father's COVID-19 diagnosis, but she held steady, turning to gardening as a new passion.
Jay and Jo Ann reminisce about their high school and college days while diving deep into the importance of creativity and diversity in theater. They discuss how art can be a powerful tool for navigating adversity and fostering acceptance. Tune in to hear their heartfelt conversation, filled with moments of laughter, reflection, and inspiration.