School Programs

School Partnerships

Though each partnership is customized to the needs and interests of the school, here are some common curriculum models, all of which use theatre as a means of learning.
 

PAGE TO STAGE is a residency program that uses theatre to teach literacy and includes classroom visits by a teaching artist to engage students in themes from two Roundabout productions, which the class will attend. Click here for a report from a school that used this model.

PERSPECTIVES residencies explore a central literary, historical or sociological theme through the study of a theatrical discipline. Students then explore that theme through the lens of another theatrical discipline to deepen their understanding of that theme through different perspectives. Click here for a report from a school that used this model.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS is constructed around the content, skills and learning that students need in core subject areas. Click here for a report from a school that used this model. 

SCRIPT ANALYSIS is aimed at improving literacy and comprehension. Using script analysis techniques, students examine a theatrical text to explore the given circumstances and make inferences based on evidence found in the text. Click here for a report from a school that used this model.
 
THEATRICAL MENTORING or PRODUCING PARTNERS provide the resources of a professional company to engage students in the practice of theatrical skills. Working on your own production with teaching artists in all areas of theatre (design, directing, stage management, et al.), you and your students will replicate the functions of a professional theatre. Click here for a report from a school that used this model.
  
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT workshops provide opportunities to enhance your ability to use theatre as an effective teaching tool. More about Professional Development.
 
CLASSROOM PARTNERSHIPS are also available for schools that do not wish to enter into a school-wide partnership. Pairing a teaching artist in residency with a teacher to address a central literary, historical or sociological theme, these generally use the PAGE TO STAGE or PERSPECTIVES curriculum model.

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Education also offers an on-site afterschool program for NYC public school students seeking additional theatrical experiences. To learn more about the STUDENT PRODUCTION WORKSHOP, click here.