Additional Education Programs

As we work to build productions that respect the identity, intellect, and imagination of our student audience, we strive to inspire the same in our teaching partners. To extend the learning of young people and educators alike, Adventure Stage Chicago (ASC) offers a number of options for teachers and students. Taught by ASC's energetic and engaging teaching artists, workshops can be tailored to your needs and can occur anytime throughout the school year. All workshops are connected to IL state standards, and ASC can provide CPDU credits.

PRE-SHOW WORKSHOPS FOR STUDENTS

To prepare your students to engage critically with their upcoming field trip, ASC offers 90-minute pre-show workshops! An ASC teaching artist will come to your classroom to facilitate participatory, arts-integrated activities that help students understand the characters, conflicts, and questions raised by the play.

TEACHER IN-SERVICES

ASC offers half-day and full-day teacher in-services to Chicago-area schools. Professional teaching artists facilitate interactive exercises that provide teachers with concrete ways to incorporate drama into their core curriculum. Activities connect directly to ISBE goals and standards and are immediately applicable in the classroom.

After school programs

ASC offers semester and year-long Adventure Stage After-school Partnerships (ASAP) to Chicago-area schools. Participants build their confidence and ensemble skills in weekly drama workshops with a teaching artist. To increase student exposure to professional theatre, we include tickets and transportation to Adventure Stage Chicago performances and the opportunity for ASAP students to share their learning in front of a community audience.

For more information about pricing and logistics, please contact Merissa Stewart, Director of Education, at 773.278.7471 ext. 1173 or merissa@adventurestage.org.

-Miranda, 5th Grader (Darwin School)