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The Builders of the New World Program
"Thurman E. Scott is the inheritor of the Stanislavsky legacy and of my legacy. His demand for truth in his artistic expression and in the theatre he creates is relentless. He has never ever compromised himself, his talent, his beliefs, or his willingness to meet and surpass all creative challenges. His work advances acting technique for the next generation."
Stella Adler, March 20, 1990
The Actors Theatre Workshop is an established pioneer in non-profit theatre that produces classical and contemporary plays, develops new dramatic works, trains and develops actors, writers and directors while making a difference in the lives of homeless children and the community at large. ATW was founded over two decades ago in a studio on Manhattan's upper west side. In 1990, with an outpouring of public and private support, ATW built a new theatre complex and performance space in Chelsea.
For the past seventeen years, ATW has flourished as an artistic leader in the field, producing award-winning programs and productions addressing the enormous cultural challenges of childhood poverty and inclusive community building, maintaining high artistic training standards, and developing an organization of artistic merit that has proven itself worthy of public, private and civic support.
Thurman E. Scott, ATW's Artistic Director, Executive Producer and Founder, is a widely acknowledged expert of artistic project development. As a director/producer, he creates new products for stage, television and film, from concept to final production. Mr. Scott is an innovator of award-winning arts curriculums and programs for professional artistic training as well as public service to culturally under-served communities.
Digging for Gold - On becoming a trained creative artist
Congressman Charles Rangel's Tribute to the Builders of the New World Program
On May 31, 2002, Representative Charles Rangel graciously accepted
the First Annual Builders of the New World Award from Thurman E.
Scott in recognition of his hands-on work and success in bringing
the community together in a vision of harmony and hope for the future.
Read the full text here!
Excerpt from the December 6, 2006 DAILY NEWS article about Thurman E. Scott
"Thurman Scott hasn't had a vacation in 10 years, but he doesn't
seem to mind the missed trips to island resorts or the down time in
front of the television. "I'm not worried about what I don't have,"
he says. "I'm too busy with what I'm doing." Scott isn't just busy.
He's a blur of success and the embodiment of an ever-expanding resume.
Recognized in disparate fields from acting to teaching to business,
Scott is in high demand wherever he chooses to excel. He has earned
two Obies, he develops Hollywood scripts, he runs acting classes and
he's a former boxing champ."
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Excerpt from September 20, 2007 OUR TOWN article Acting, Community...and a Whole Lot More
"With patient attention to detail and an eye to the future, it's
as if Thurman E. Scott is running a finishing school. His 'Builders
of the New World' program, a theatre and education initiative, gives
children between the ages of 8 and 12 who live in transitional housing
in New York City the tools and inspiration to make their dreams come
true. 'I tell them to look ahead 20 years,' Scott said. 'What do you
want to be and what educational decisions do you have to make now to
reap the benefits of tomorrow? Everyone must have an intention in life.'"
Read the full article here!
