We’re proud to share the 2021 Summer Youth Showcase, starring the marvelous, multitalented Handful Players!
After an unprecedented year of remote schooling, social distancing and Handful Players’ own virtual enrichment programs, we welcomed 465 San Francisco students to participate in person and on-site in our summer workshops. Nine dedicated teaching artists conducted 46 weekly sessions, encompassing dance, storytelling, puppetry, hip-hop & spoken word. We taught at 10 different summer camps for a total of 419 workshop hours, reaching children at our community partners: Buchanan YMCA, Bayview YMCA, Hamilton Recreation Center, Salvation Army’s Kroc Center, Booker T. Washington Community Service Center, Up on Top and Potrero Hill Neighborhood House.
We’re always amazed and impressed at the resilience of our students. They overcame so many obstacles presented by the pandemic, with focus, compassion, creativity and courage.
And now, without further ado, here are 20 original performances that exemplify the skills, strength and spirit of our students.
