Arts Enrichment for Schools

Interested in bringing SchoolStage to your school? Contact our SchoolStage Coordinator, Brad Walker, for more details.

Testimonials:

“My son’s self esteem has increased significantly by participating in this program. He did not want it to end and had no issues with staying late to practice. He was happy to get to know more of his fellow students which he would not have had the opportunity just by attending school.” – ArtReach Parent

“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.” – SchoolStage Parent

“I was so thankful that my student had a place where she was completely enthralled and excited and involved. This child is very hard to please, so this was a real gift.” – SchoolStage Parent

After School Enrichment

After School enrichment classes give children the opportunity to explore theater, when it may not be provided in school. Our classes typically meet once a week for 8 to 10 weeks, but can be customized to fit your particular after school needs. Classes are designed to run between 1–2 hours in length immediately following the school day on your campus. All classes culminate in a final informal showcase for friends and family.

Popular classes include:

Acting 101
Learn to act! We’ll explore character creation through improvisation, theater games, and scene work. We will build an encouraging environment in which to play! Then, we’ll work on a play to share with our friends and family at the end of class.

Intro to Broadway
A musical theater extravaganza! Put on a mini-musical in this energetic drama class where we’ll learn singing, acting, and dancing skills! Then, we’ll choose a mini-musical to rehearse and prepare for a presentation on the final day of class.

Wacky One Act
Starting from scratch, we’ll use our imaginations to create a spectacular story – anything goes! Then we’ll put our story on stage, creating wacky new characters and the set and costumes to bring them to life. We’ll work together to become writers, directors, actors, and designers.

Improv & Comedy
Have fun with the exciting world of improvisation and comedy! Students will learn about thinking fast on their feet, working as an ensemble, creating stories and performing improv in front of others. They will learn to take risks and not be afraid of something flopping. Each week we’ll focus on different aspects of improvisation and comedy to open up a whole new world of acting. A great way to build confidence onstage!

Other fun classes include:
• Stage Combat
• Scene Study
• Shakespeare
• Story Drama
• And many more!

Have a program idea? We are happy to work with you to develop a customized program for your school.

Interested in bringing a program to your school? Contact Education Director Kaysy Ostrom, for more details.

In-School Residencies

Enhance your school’s curriculum through a hands-on interactive class. We offer a wide variety of school day programs from one-day workshops to year-long residencies. Lessons are customized to enrich subjects taught in your classroom; fulfilling learning standards while teaching students life skills.

Playwriting
A fun interactive program paired with your English class. Over 10 weeks students will learn what it takes to develop a story, ending the class with their own short play.

Public Speaking
Confidently address the whole class and future boardrooms! Through games and exercises you will gain public speaking skills focusing on breath and voice techniques, body language, and audience engagement.

Shakespeare
Shakespeare as the Bard intended! Bring Shakespeare’s plays to life and learn how to speak and understand the language through exercises on iambic pentameter, rhythm, and modern day translations.

Theater Skills
Enhance your school’s existing drama program with specialized workshops in Stage Combat, Improvisation, or many other skills based classes.

Interested in bringing a program to your school? Contact our Education Director Kaysy Ostrom, for more details.