Description: To teach "the fine art of fitting in," Amelia Davies instructs anyone who has a sense of humor and the desire to give their kids "a healthy dose of self-esteem" how to utilize the dramatic arts to build social skills. She provides exercises, practical advice, scripts - just about anything that allows for the creation of a "wild and wacky theater games" group, which passes muster as an educational social skills class as well.
Brief description: Davies received her Bachelor's of Fine Arts from Boston Conservatory, and her Masters' of Fine Arts in acting from Brandeis University. She then made her living for many years as a actress, director, and producer, including a national tour with the Missoula Children's Theatre. Drawing both on her background in theatre and on her experience working with adults and children with autism, she has developed a fun, easy to follow, step-by-step drama curriculum specifically for parents and professionals without backgrounds in acting.