WHAT A RIOT!!-Alex Morel

The integration of play and education was extremely interesting. I wish I had an opportunity to learn this way. Mainly because it allows the student to interact almost with the character. I feel that allows to learn more about the subject by having the actions play out in front pf you as well as allowing the students and actors the ability to open a dialogue with the character or event.  In this case the study of racism or iconic racial figures in america.  I also really like the way in which the text and subject was established in the "Joker" style which allows for that open dialogue with the piece. "The joker system provided a perfect aesthetically vehicle to tell the story of not only Rodney King and the ensuing uprising but a larger, ever-changing yet ever the same, story of violence, racism, and resistance in the U.S.." I also enjoyed how they entertained the stories of the the two main characters and how they would interact and react with each other. Very fascinating read and fun. Also really cool to see the CAP at work and to see how Carats gets out and engages with its community. This is essentially a community engagement project in the end. Good stuff!