Debra Piver

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT DEBRA PIVER

Artist, educator, and community builder, specializing in activating and nurturing artistry in others. A leader known for expertly creating supportive, engaging spaces that celebrate diversity and expression. Passionate about theatre’s power as a catalyst for conversation and change. Inspires playful exploration, delight in discovery, and self-reflection through art that stretches and surprises. Deeply committed to harnessing human connection and creativity to move past the known towards co-creating a more equitable, kind world. FACILITATOR/EDUCATOR- Welcomes thousands of diverse students & audience members into the theatre each year- Facilitates robust conversations encouraging inquiry, creativity and bravery- Trains next generation of teaching artists in curriculum development and audience engagement - Works with first time artists to help them access their own creativity and storiesCOMMUNITY BUILDER- Collaborates with audiences, educators, students, physicians, lawyers, immigrant families and others to explore community issues and draw out their own creative solutions - Inspires compassion and celebration of individuality, giving voice to those who are underrepresented- Promotes healing through co-creating and practicing rituals and play as a communityCURRICULUM & PROGRAM DESIGNER- Creates powerful programs that bust norms, promote conversation, and connect diverse participants- Collaborates with literary, artistic, marketing and production professionals to craft interactive engagement experiences for a wide audience spectrum- Fosters strategic partnerships to support community specific needsCAREER HIGHLIGHTSFor Cornerstone Theater Company, envisioned and produced Youth Community Collaborations; A Lincoln Heights Tale looked at a Los Angeles neighborhood through the prism of 3rd, 7th, and 11th graders; Beyond the Beyond built and strengthened relationships between LGBTQ youth and seniors through joyous theatrical celebration.For Center Theatre Group, developed collaborative, audience-focused approach to creating show-specific resource guides, working with diverse team of teaching artists, students, and teachers. Two Discovery Guides journeyed to Broadway; Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo and Clybourne Park, a third guide joined the National Tour of Roundabout Theatre Company\'s 1776. For American Place Theatre, established Los Angeles branch of Literature to Life. Curated and produced performances with local resonance, including Farewell to Manzanar by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, and Always Running by Luis Rodriguez.