Lights, Action, Community: The Role of Theater in Social Change with Karla Hartley

Karla Hartley, President and Producing Artistic Director at Stageworks Theatre; Adjunct Instructor in the Department and Theatre of Dance at the University of Tampa From leading Stageworks Theatre to empowering local artists, Karla Hartley is redefining the impact of theatre on community and culture.  As the President and Producing Artistic Director of Stageworks Theatre, she’s bringing powerful stories to the stage, creating educational programs for at-risk youth, and fostering local playwrights.  In this episode, we’ll dive into: "When The Righteous Triumph" which focuses on the Woolworth sit-ins that took place in Tampa in 1960, Hartley's goal in producing the play, the need to educate the younger generation about lesser-known but historical events, and more. If you’re passionate about the arts, community engagement, or leadership in the nonprofit world, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Tune in now! Links and Resources: Karla’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karla-hartley-3107b014/ Stageworks Theatre: https://stageworkstheatre.org/  When The Righteous Triumph: https://www.cltampa.com/arts/do-the-right-thing-revived-play-honors-65th-anniversary-of-tampas-woolworth-sit-in-19551377   To learn more, visit:http://www.c2-com.com Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:http://missionmatters.com/author/Cyndee-Woolley/