PRIDE OVER MEA
October 15 through 17, 2026
PRIDE over Minnesota Educator Academy (MEA) weekend is a three-day mini-course for youth taught by Penumbra-trained educators and teaching artists. Students will explore and celebrate Positive Racial Identity Development & Empowerment (PRIDE) through theater-based activities, storytelling, movement, and guided discussions.
Participants will:
• Build meaningful connections to self and community
• Engage in joyful learning, play, and artistic expression
• Gain tools to navigate identity-based conversations
• Affirm cultural strengths of young people
• Experience inclusive spaces that center BIPOC voices and experiences, while welcoming ALL participants into reflection, joy, and connection
Additional notes:
Who: Youth, Kindergarten, 1-2 Grades, 3-4 Grades, and 5 Grade
When: October 15 through 17, 2026m from 9am to 3pm
Where: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Saint Paul
What: Penumbra-trained educators will facilitate the PRIDE Curriculum, offering a dynamic, arts-based, and play-driven learning experience. The curriculum emphasizes psychological safety, creative exploration, and cultural responsiveness through flexible, interdisciplinary methods
For Parents/Caregivers: Parents and caregivers are invited to gather for coffee/connection each morning while children settle in
Food: Boxed lunch and snacks provided daily; bring a refillable water bottle
REGISTRATION
Participation is free, but registration is required. To register, click the link below or contact Patron Services at 651.224.3180 or boxoffice@penumbratheatre.org.