A youth theater Speaks Up, Acts Out, Steps Forward
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 9:30 am – 6:30 pm

DCT’s 2012 Baker Idea Institute Symposium will be anchored by two stage productions, THE SECRET LIFE OF GIRLS by Linda Daugherty, and one-performance-only of UT Austin’s THE TRANSITION OF DOODLE PEQUEÑO, a charming new youth comedy by award-winning, emerging playwright Gabriel Jason Dean, a third year fellow at the Michener Center for Writers at UT Austin.  Activities include professionally facilitated workshops and discussions that will examine bullying, offer positive solutions, and provide tools for youth, educators and parents. Signe Whitson, L.S.W. and contributor to “Psychology Today” and “The Huffington Post” will present a workshop based on her latest book, “Friendship & Other Weapons”, that spotlights navigating the dark side of friendship and motivating pro-social behaviors.  Playwright’s Perspective with Linda Daugherty, Gabriel Jason Dean and Suzan Zeder will tell it like they see it.  Teen Talk will tell it like it is.  Other special facilitators include Dr. Susan Sugerman, Girls to Women Health and Wellness; Joel Ferrell, Dallas Theater Center Associate Artist; and Bruce R. Coleman, Theatre Three Resident Artist.  Sensitive subject.  Dynamic dialogue.  Creative conclusions.

Full Day Symposium Pass - $50.00
Morning or afternoon sessions only - $30.00
For registration and additional information, please visit www.bakeridea.org.