Articles by SLB Radio
The Green Compass Season 3
Twenty-six students about to enter their first year of college (and two older college students) created these radio features as Summer Interns at The Heinz Endowments. Because the Summer 2011 internship program focused on issues of sustainability, the resulting features cover a range of community and environmental issues. While SLB provided training and coaching, the features presented here were conceived and created entirely by the students in a single week.
Youth Expression Showcase: South Park Children’s Theatre
Joining us is the cast of South Park Children’s Theatre, performing selections from their latest production, “Roaring, Boring Alice,” a musical written by local playwrite Patricia Merski.
Live Music: Lost in the Holler
Local Appalachian, old-time duo, Lost in the Holler kicks back and strums out some heartfelt melodies, live, on SLB.
Feature: Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s Teen Docent Program
Joining us are the young adults from the CMNH’s Teen Docent Program. Teens ages 13 and up may become trained museum volunteers who answer visitors’ questions about animals, exhibitions and the museum. Most often you see them at Exploration Carts focusing on Alcoa Foundation Hall of American Indians, Dinosaurs in Their Time, Walton Hall of Ancient Egypt, Hall of African Wildlife, and Insects.
YMAP-Teens Speak Out On Education
“YouthMAP” features teens speaking out on topical education issues such as education budget cuts, interviewing elected and civic leaders, and mapping out their ideas for education reform.
Youth Expression Showcase: My Second Heart
Alex Loverich-Bernard, 15, Sully Dunn, 16, Sam Hedin, 15, and Jack Decker, 15, comprise “My Second Heart,” a touring rock-and-roll band who recently performed for the Pittsburgh Marathon. Here they perform their original songs, live on SLB.
Feature: Write On! City Theater’s Young Playwrights at Summer Dreamers
In “Write On!” at Summer Dreamers Camp CAPA, professional artists work with campers to teach the art of playwriting, using many theatre tools such as acting, improvisation, brainstorming, and movement. Campers interact with professional actors and directors while penning original plays. Joining us is Kristen Link from City Theatre and her young playwrights, live on SLB.
Live music: Todd Burge
Critically acclaimed West Virginian Todd Burge performs his original folk music live on SLB.
Youth Expression Showcase: South Park Children’s Theatre
Joining us is the cast of South Park Children’s Theatre, performing selections from their latest production.
Youth Expression Showcase: Friends from Radio Camp at Summer Dreamers
Our Summer Dreamers Radio Campers are sharing their talents as well as their experiences in the city-wide camp called the Summer Dreamers Academy, which is free for all PPS students K-8. Joining us, camper Gabby Johnson and her mom, along with Summer Dreamers Project Manager Eddie Wilson, discussing the 2011 Summer Dreamers Academy and the Pittsburgh Promise – a college scholarship opportunity made available to all PPS students.
