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All the worlds a stage!

Newswriting analysis skills combine with Playwrighting and Theatre! Students create original short plays with our teaching team. 

From discovery of source material to creation of initial draft, first reading, through revision, rehearsal and final day workshop performance, this project engages creativity, expands imagination and deepens understanding current events, writing and the human face of the news. 

Combine Literacy and Learning and Creativity with Invention through the development of writing skills and real world learning.  Gain deeper understanding of self and others, thinking, cause and effect analysis, character development and problem solving.

Elem, Middle and High School

Available Oct-May

Five sessions $675

Additional participating classes at same school during same period $525

Show Me Standards: I.1,5,6,7, II.1,2,3,4,5, III.1,2,5; SS 2,5,6; CA 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7; FA 1, 2, 4