WHAT WE DO...
Established in 1978, Project Troubador works to bridge cultural, racial and ethnic gaps by modernizing the ancient concept of the troubadour, By sending musicians, dancers and mimes to developing areas of the world, we strive to provide another view of America through our performance and interaction with the audience, By bringing our experiences back to American audiences, we hope to raise the public's awareness of distant nations and cultures with new ways of integrating the "world family." Project Troubador is a non-profit corporation under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue code.
HOW IT WORKS
Project Troubador sends musicians, clowns, jugglers, mimes, dancers, etc. to perform in cultural centers, schools, hospitals, orphanages, town squares, churches, and marketplaces around what is considered the `third world.' Emphasis is placed on sharing these artistic traditions from both cultures, and in keeping the encounters on a personal level. Organizing shows in collaboration with local community action groups and non-governmental organizations in host countries, Project Troubador has strengthened the grass-roots relationship between these organizations and the people they serve. Troubadors have performed on behalf of HIVIAIDS prevention, rain forest preservation, literacy programs, well building, communities for the visually impaired, maternal-child health and family planning to name a few. All shows are free of charge.
Returning Troubadors bring their experiences home in many ways. Workshops and performances are the backbone of our School Program, exposing children to the rich musical traditions of diverse cultures through live performance and audio-visual presentations. The Project Troubador Grove Festival is an international folk arts festival in our own backyard, an annual celebration of music, dance and humor from ardund the world, Project Troubador has been featured nationally on NPR's All Things Considered and Monitor Radio and internationally on NBC's IA Cable Network News and Voice of America.
Financial support is generated through private donations, membership drives; foundation and corporate support, performance fees, sales of items such as t-shirts, cassettes and videos and support from collaborating organizations abroad.
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