School Subject: Drama
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
When starry-eyed young lovers and zany would-be actors cross paths with mischief-making fairies in a magical forest, the result is one of…
A Little Potato and Hard to Peel
This is a universal story about a not so ordinary life. In this warm, smart, and engaging autobiographical program, David Harrell delivers…
Kwanzaa Tales
In her interactive performance, TAHIRA, shares the seven principles (Nguzo Saba) of Kwanzaa. She does this through storytelling and music. Kwanzaa is…
Gift of Story
In Gift of Story, TAHIRA shares stories of hope, triumph, and tragedy, drawn from a diverse repertoire of original works and those…
Stories of Africa
In Stories of Africa, students take a journey through the African Diaspora via story. From the villages of Africa to the urban…
Romeo and Juliet
Never was there a story of more woe! Immerse yourself in one of Shakespeare’s most renowned tragedies and find out just how…
Let’s Pretend
Dramatic play is one of the richest learning experiences for young children. In this workshop, theater games and improvisational activities engage the imagination,…
From Page to Stage
In From Page to Stage, students learn to adapt their favorite stories (or original written work) for a theatrical performance. Participants are…
Improvising as a Team
Who knew that building student confidence and social skills could be so much fun? One of the most basic rules of improvisation…
Mime and Creative Play
Students are introduced to the art of physical storytelling by Broadway actor and professional mime, Bill Bowers. Through performance, demonstration, and lots…