supporting curricula
We work with teachers in bringing their curricula to life. For example, if an English class is reading a novel over the course of a marking period, we work with the students once a week in creating theatre based on the themes of the novel, or we develop exercises which allow the students to feel and experience the themes of the novel, the inherent conflict in the story and the choices of the characters.
creating curricula
We create a theatre curriculum for the entire school year, roughly 24 -32 week plans, tailored to the grade and demographic of students. Our lesson plans include theatre games and improvisation, voice and speech work, scene study, formal theatre rehearsals and eventually build to the children and teens writing and performing their own original plays.
afterschool programs
We currently run two types of afterschool programs - film / production clubs and drama / devised theatre clubs. Performances and screenings are presented to the school and families throughout the year. Students are given the opportunity to participate in audience talkbacks after these events; it allows them to talk about their work publicly and to share what they have learned.