School Outreach

Horizons School Outreach Program: Artists in the Schools

Requests for Horizons outreach may be made by phone at the same time as you place your reservation for a performance, or by calling the Education and Outreach Coordinator at 262-472-1432. Workshop availability is limited and requests are filled in the order that they are taken. We reserve the right to match requests for outreach activities based on the number of participants and geographical location of the school. Some workshops may only be available to school groups that purchase seats for the corresponding performances. Fees are listed for each workshop and support the Horizons programming. Dates and times for outreach are negotiated between the school contact and the Education and Outreach Coordinator based on the presenter's availability. All outreach activities take place at your school, unless otherwise noted. Please call 262-472-1432 for more information.

N*W*C* Race and Identity Workshop

September 2011
Grades 9-12 - 60 minute session
$200 fee
The cast/creators of N*W*C* are outstanding in their work with younger audiences. These sessions are specifically designed for at-risk high school students and use performance activities and discussion to address barriers in students' lives that may be limiting their sense of personal potential. This session is perfect as a small school assembly. A 2010 student participant from TAGOS Academy (Janesville) said, "Thank you for visiting my school here in Janesville! It was a great experience for me and others. The day after your visit a kid at school stepped up to me and apologized for his racist comments towards me. We are all in need of help no matter who [we] are, whether [the issue] is racism or not. Seeing your performance made me want to get involved in what you guys do, helping people realize things and making a difference."
Please note: While it is possible to avoid the use of most profane language for these sessions, the use of racial slurs in the discussion is likely, and an important part of the session. Company members will make a clear distinction between using the terminology for discussion purposes and using it in a hateful manner.

Aquila Theatre: Ancient Greeks/Modern Lives

October 18, 2011
Grades 9-12 - 60 min. session followed by discussion
Maximum of 30 participants
FREE
Aquila's actors will present an acting master class at your school. Participants do not have to have any acting experience and they can opt to watch rather than participate. The master class will last approximately one hour, followed by discussion. The master class will explore themes connecting modern life with the ancient Greeks and incorporating masks, movement and performance. Teachers may select from one of the four themes that best suits their curriculum - Rites of Passage: Changing Worlds, Transforming Lives; Stranger in a Strange Land: Encountering the Other; Homecoming: The Return of the Warrior; or From Homer to Hip Hop: The Art of Storytelling.

Behind the Scenes of The Nutcracker

Offered - November and December 2011
Grades 3-12 - 60 min. sessions
FREE
Presented by The Dance Factory's artistic director, Tina Lendman
Ms. Lendman and several dancers from The Nutcracker ballet will visit your school and delight your students with dance demonstrations, behind the scenes information about the production, and an interactive discussion and question/answer session.

What, Where, Why, When, Whoville? Seussical Workshop

Offered - January and February 2012
Grades 1-3 - 60 min. sessions
$75 fee per session or $150 per day (2 or more consecutive sessions)
Presented by Young Auditorium's Education and Outreach Coordinator (WI Certified Teacher)
This workshop is designed to prepare and excite your students about Seussical while reinforcing listening, comprehension, retelling, and brainstorming skills. Students will be encouraged to participate in a dramatic reading of Horton Hears a Who, and will learn about and "become" the characters they will meet in the play. Upon request, a session for small school groups and home school groups may be scheduled at Young Auditorium prior to the 10 a.m. show on Jan. 30, 2012. The fee for a session at Young Auditorium is $2 per participant.

Missoula Children's Theatre workshops

Offered - March 2012
Grades K-12 - 45 min. sessions
$75 fee per session/ $225 fee for assembly program
Presented by Missoula Children's Theatre Actor/Directors
Missoula Children's Theatre will visit your school to work with students who are interested in theatre basics, such as role-playing, improvisation, character/role development, mime techniques, or make-up and visual effects. There are a wide variety of workshop sessions appropriate for students in grades K-12. A whole school assembly program is also available! This is an excellent way to provide your students with a hands-on learning experience about theatre before or after they come to see a performance! These workshops are also great for TAG groups or drama clubs! Call for more information about workshops or auditions for MCT's 2012 production.

The Rose Ensemble "And Glory Shone All Around"

April 11, 2012
Grades K-12 - 50 min. session
(This program can be adapted for a specific grade level. A group of 50-150 participants is ideal.)
$200 fee
Return to America's folk roots. In this fun new program, The Rose Ensemble presents colonial carols and dances, Appalachian folk songs, Southern shape-note singing, Shaker spiritual songs, and the styles of singing that gave birth to bluegrass. The Rose Ensemble musicians also bring a variety of instruments into the mix, including a wooden flute, an antique gut strung gourd banjo, jaw harp, guitar, fiddle and mandolin, with percussion provided by tambourine and stomping feet. Filled with sounds both familiar and fresh, this program explores our country's history through its musical heritage.

Basic Drama Games and Theatre Etiquette

Offered - upon request throughout the 2011-2012 school year
Grades K-12 - 60 min. sessions
$75 fee per session or $150 per day (2 or more consecutive sessions)
Presented by Young Auditorium's Education and Outreach Coordinator (WI Certified Teacher)
Prepare your students for a live performance with this workshop that introduces theatre etiquette through role-play and involves your students in basic drama games. Students will learn about stage blocking, improvisation, character expression and body movement in a fun, interactive and inclusive manner. This workshop will be modified to meet the age and experience of your students. Upon request, a session for small school groups and home school groups may be scheduled at Young Auditorium on the morning of the performance your group is attending. The fee for a session at Young Auditorium is $2 per participant.