Inclusive Performing Arts Project

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anyone with a body and who is breathing is welcome to join California State University, East Bay's Inclusive Interdisciplinary Ensemble, directed by Eric Kupers - no dance, theater, or music experience required!  During rehearsal time, members can be found improvising movement, creating and reading text, or singing and playing musical instruments.

 

The creative and collaborative process behind developing a performance piece was investigated through observations, interviews, and surveys of ensemble members.  This research was funded by a grant from CSUEB.

 

 

Presentations

 

Chin-Newman, C., Rich, M., & Attarwala, R. (2018, August). Inclusive performing arts: At the intersection of psychological safety and psychological freedom. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association in San Francisco, CA.

 

Chin-Newman, C., Finnegan, P., Ayon, L., & Kupers, E. (2016, April). Collaborative creativity in the work of an inclusive performing arts ensemble. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association in Long Beach, CA.

 

Chin-Newman, C., Kupers, E., Finnegan, P., Kain, S., & Ayon, L. (2015, April). Diversity and collaboration: Benefits of participating in an inclusive performance ensemble. Poster presented at the Faculty Poster Exhibit, Hayward, CA.