In this Performance and Facilitated Panel Discussion, teen theatre-makers from Wheelock Family Theatre’s Teen Performance Ensemble will share excerpts from their upcoming production of The Lightning Thief, followed by a Panel Discussion as we invite the youth performers to reflect and unpack some of the actions and commitments that are necessary to create a Culture of Care. What is the impact on the individual, ensemble, and community? In what ways does how we work together impact what we create together? How do we balance the needs of the individual with the needs of the ensemble? What lessons can we learn about human value, interconnectedness, belonging, and collective creative vulnerability? Our young people are brilliant, and we are confident that listening to them will spark new questions, inspire new ideas, and reaffirm the importance of our work.