Live Out Loud: The Art of Being You
6-Week Residency | Rick Marcotte Central School | Fall 2006
What a gift it was to spend six weeks creating, sharing stories, laughing, reflecting, and making space together!
At the heart of Live Out Loud: The Art of Being You was a simple invitation: to show up as ourselves, to recognize the many things that make us who we are, and to make space for others to do the same. And how fitting that we got to explore all of this in a school where everybody is somebody!
I want to leave you with a little something beyond our time together. A place to revisit some of the questions asked, activities explored, and the moments that reminded us what it looks and feels like to belong.
Take what speaks to you, make it your own, and continue finding ways to bring these conversations into your classrooms and beyond.
With love and gratitude,
Ferene ♡
“The function of art is to do more
than tell it like it is — it’s to imagine
what is possible.”
- bell hooks
Who says storytelling is just about words? Not us!
From the clothes we wear and the songs we sing to the memories we carry and the questions we ask, stories are everywhere! Throughout our time together, we explored different ways to express ourselves, connect with others, and discover the stories waiting to be shared.
Here's a little recap of some of our favorites!
Residency Recap: Fit Checks, Mantras & More!
Fit Check!
From kicks and clothing to hairstyles and accessories, what we wear tells stories, too! We explored how our personal style can express our identities, celebrate our cultures, and offer a glimpse into what makes us uniquely us.
Mantras , Chants & Music
Words have meaning, and our voices matter! Through mantras, music, chants, and movement, we explored how the words we speak and sing can remind us of who we are and how we show up for one another. And a little throwback to Jesse Jackson's iconic “I Am Somebody” moment on Sesame Street! Who we are is something worth saying out loud, together!. ♡
UNO 2.0
Same UNO cards, new rules! We gave this classic game a storytelling twist, using colors and numbers to spark questions, share memories, and learn a little something new about one another. Who knew a deck of cards could hold so many stories?
Story Prompts
Sometimes all it takes is one good question! Through photographs, memories, and a little curiosity, we invited students to reflect, share, and discover the stories hiding in everyday moments.
“For me, storytelling is
more than a calling—
it's an honor.
An invitation to share
pieces of ourselves, honor the stories we carry, and make space for one another.”
-Ferene Paris
