SHEA’S MASTER CLASS PROGRAM
In the Heights: Heritage and Culture Master Class Program at Shea’s brought together 30 local high school students from a variety of backgrounds and interests introducing them to a number of art forms. Students studied the history of Hispanics in America, participated in a slam poetry demonstration, and wrote and performed their own slam poetry or spoken word piece for an invited audience of family and friends. The musical In The Heights served as their source material.

Student recites poetry during the poetry slam.

Additional Information about the Master Class program
Participants were selected through an application process and were selected on the strength of their application and need demonstrated. Students participated in a Q&A session with cast members from the touring production of In The Heights, were treated to a catered dinner, and received complimentary tickets to see a performance of In The Heights at Shea’s.

The Shea’s Master Class program is part of the Shea’s Educational Program and is conducted once per season and connected to one of the Broadway shows in the Shea’s Season.