School Outreach

Horizons School Outreach Program

Requests for Horizons outreach may be made by phone when placing reservations 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 Horizons performances. Dates and times for outreach are negotiated between the school 262-472-4444. Reserve early seating is limited. Call Young Auditorium's Education and Outreach Coordinator (262-472-1432) for more information.
Call 262-472-1432 for availability and more information about specific outreach activities.

Fall 2009

Letters Home Residency

(Free, two sessions)

Recommended for Grades 9-12

Griffin's teaching artists are seeking high school U.S. History and/or American Literature teachers and their students for a three day arts residency. Teachers will work with their students in advance to conduct research on letter writing during all of the American wars and facilitate classroom discussion focusing on both universal and personal aspects of letter writing during times of war. On the day before the performance, Griffin's teaching artists will work with students in the classroom on team building with theatrical games and exercises. On the day after the performance, each student will select a letter from their prior research that means something to them. The teaching artists will return to the classroom to work with students to perform an in-classroom oral presentation of their letters. This residency will teach young people that letter writing can convey many things including, hopes and dreams, experiences, fear, love and compassion, and that personal letters are a first-hand written account of our country's history.

Spring 2010

Florentine Opera Residency
Jack & the Beanstalk

($100 fee, 1 workshop + 1 performance)

Recommended for Grades K-5

From the man who brought us The Three Little Pigs, Little Red's Most Unusual Day and Pinocchio... comes this clever new tale to introduce children to opera. Using the beloved melodies of Gilbert & Sullivan, John Davies weaves the tale of the misuse of the magic beans. Florentine Opera's artists in residence will visit for a pre-performance workshop to prepare students to perform in the chorus and then return to present the opera to your school audience.

Missoula Children's Theatre Workshop

(Free, 45 minute session)

Recommended for Grades K-12

Missoula Children's Theatre Actor/Directors 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. This is an excellent way to provide your students with a hands-on learning experience about theatre before or after they attend a performance! These workshops are also great for TAG groups or drama clubs! Call 262-472-1432 for more information about auditions for MCT's 2010 production at Young Auditorium.

"No Homework" School Assembly

($100 fee, 1 hour presentation)

Recommended for Grades 9-12

Comedian and motivational speaker, Mark Lundholm will bring his funny, fast-paced show about self esteem to your school. Lundholm addresses choices, consequences, opportunities and relationships that shape young lives. He discusses the gifts we are given to enhance the lives of others and how we all fit into a picture larger than the obvious portrait that we see in the mirror every day. This humorous talk and interaction with the audience highlights issues such as drug abuse, study habits, higher education, family dynamics, parenting, and good judgment.

Henry and Mudge Workshop

(Free, 1 hour session)

Recommended for Grades K-3

Young Auditorium's Education and Outreach Coordinator (WI certified teacher) will visit your classroom for a workshop designed to prepare students for the Henry and Mudge performance. This workshop reinforces critical literacy skills such as accessing prior knowledge, retelling, and character analysis. Basic drama skills related to voice, movement and facial expression will also be addressed.

Sones de Mexico Workshop