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Outreach

Studio East has provided high-quality theater classes, workshops and productions to local schools since 1991. In the 2010-11 school year we partnered with 17 elementary and junior high schools in our ArtReach! program as well as four other schools to provide after school classes and in school workshops. Studio East brings theatrical experiences to your school:

After School ArtReach! Productions

After School Classes & Workshops

In-School Residencies

Let us create a customized program to meet your needs!

Give your students a safe environment to learn:

  • Confidence, Self-esteem
  • Team-building
  • Responsibility
  • Literacy, Public Speaking
  • Fun!

Contact the Education Director for details: 425-820-1800 x108

ArtReach!

Studio East ArtReach! is a six-week after school residency in which up to 50 students put on a musical production. Our ArtReach! program is designed to give local schools an opportunity to have their own drama program. We realize that for many parents, it is not feasible to bring their children to the Studio for classes and rehearsals, nor is our facility large enough to house productions of this size. By reaching out into the community and offering this “taste of theater,” we are able to combine our resources to bring the most complete theater experience to your school. PTSA’s contract with Studio East for a specific title and dates, and we provide the Directing Team, sets, props and costumes.  We do have room for one new elementary school and one new junior high school in 2011-12. Contact Laura Shepherd, Education Director, for more details.

ArtReach! Parent Comments:

“My daughter enjoyed every minute. There was a great team spirit and a wonderful sense of fun throughout the whole experience.”

“Studio East ArtReach! has allowed all of my children to participate in something they love. If it weren’t for this program that comes to our schools they would not be able to be so involved in theater. It has made a huge impact on their goals for the future and keeps them involved in a very positive way with other students at their schools.”

Results From The 2009-2010 School Year

They Made it Happen!

Between the 16 schools that participated this year…

  • -Over 700 students were involved, the majority on stage, and many behind the scenes
  • -Over 300 parents were actively involved behind the scenes
  • -Nearly 8,500 parents, teachers, students, friends and family saw the full performance!

“This was our largest participation and audience…in terms of ArtReach”

-Siri Bliesner, Rockwell Elementary School Parent Producer

Did You Know?

  • -The majority of parent producers that worked with ArtReach this year have been involved for more than five years!
  • -100% of schools met their financial goal or exceeded it, even when about 88% aimed to raise funds to meet all expenses or generate income.
  • -Parent producers agree that the benefits of the program match the cost. When asked, parent producers said: “Absolutely!” “Yes!” and “Definitely!”

    • “Self esteem and confidence seemed to rise in all.”

    -Puesta del Sol Elementary School

    Speaking of benefits…

    Some of the major benefits of ArtReach that parent producers noted were…

    “…community building between students and parents that would not have otherwise occurred” -Kenmore Junior High

    “The kids were able to experience a professional style theatre program, and learned a tremendous amount! They grew as actors immensely.”

    -Puesta del Sol Elementary

    “Everyone loves coming to see the performances to see what the kids can do.”

    -Christa McAuliffe Elementary

    “…teaching children a different twist on teamwork”

    -Rockwell Elementary

    “The teachers are supportive, as they see the self-confidence that it brings their students.”

    -Mark Twain Elementary

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