This high energy, participatory program explores the often forgotten element of creative writing: spontaneity! Freestyle Repertory Theatre encourages audience volunteers get involved in the whimsy and fun of creating characters and settings off the tops of their heads. They see how plot unfolds through changes and what happens next. Three dynamic artists teach about physical […]
In this interactive and energetic program, students brainstorm and contribute to “hit” songs that reinforce curriculum concepts. Students will learn the basics of songwriting and will write songs on topics ranging from core classroom learning to character education and SEL Students will also digitally record their song in a real studio setting. After the song […]
In From Page to Stage, students learn to adapt their favorite stories (or original written work) for a theatrical performance. Participants are guided through the process of script development, beginning acting,(both improvisational and scripted), and staging, in bringing the work to life. Theater vocabulary, discipline, and traditions are taught. The From Page to Stage workshop […]
Who knew that building student confidence and social skills could be so much fun? One of the most basic rules of improvisation involves accepting and using any suggestion. In this empowering workshop students are free to create and express themselves—and even make mistakes—without the fear of rejection. Program options: In-person Please fill out this inquiry form or […]
In this provocative workshop with Rebecca Kelly, students reflect on symbols of the Holocaust, creating their own poetry and art in response. Artforms can include collage, graphite pencil drawings, watercolors, wax pastel images, and more. The poems in the collection I Never Saw Another Butterfly , by Pavel Friedman and others, are presented as catalysts for […]
Four lively performers from Freestyle Repertory Theatre show that using language creatively, building upon the ideas of others, and working as a team is fun! Through demonstration and participation, students engage in a series of ever-changing improvised theatre games created from student suggestions and played with student volunteers. The collaborative skills learned in improv are […]
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