School Residencies
Program Types
Creation
Classes create theatre originating from a virtue prompt such as kindness, courage, responsibility, love, truth etc. These creations can easily incorporate school or class themes, (such as the 7 Sacred Teachings) or content the class is already working on. Our artists walk students through the creative process of theatre-making using imaginative play, improvisation, storyboarding, rehearsal, and performance. Share with us what you want to explore, and we can make it happen.
Shakespeare
Our Artists in School program began with a Shakespeare week in 1993. Our teams from the professional theatre community love to introduce Shakespeare to young people through our abridged versions of his best loved and most accessible plays. Schools may choose from these classics: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, Hamlet or Twelfth Night. A fun introduction to the poetic genius of Shakespeare.
Story
Students’ springboard their creations off well-loved picture books. The stories in our collection contain great narratives, good messages, and room for re-interpretation. Students create their own version of the story, adding characters, new dialogue, and using their imaginations to expand and embody the story.
Our Canadian collection includes titles such as Robert Munsch’s The Paper Bag Princess, Melanie Watts’ Scaredy Squirrel, Kyo Maclear’s Mr. Flux, as well as three local traditional Blackfoot stories, lead by local Indigenous team members, when available.
Because of frequent requests, we offer a Christmas collection during the holiday season. Titles include Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner, Santa Duck by David Milgrim, The Lump of Coal by Daniel Handler, and The Latke Who Couldn't Stop Screaming by Lemony Snicket.