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In School Coordinator
704-973-2838

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte is dedicated to the idea that drama is an integral part of the human experience.  Our In-School Program offerings are designed to enhance different areas of study, support the curriculum, and achieve an “above and beyond” experience in the classroom.
Goals and objectives for the various programs align with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCOC) and give teachers new and exciting ways to bring knowledge to life. Schools often seek funding support for these programs through PTA, private funds, or through a local granting agency such as ArtsTeach. All programs subject to availability.

After School Enrichment Programs

We offer several options tied to the CMS ASEP program, including performances by the Tarradiddle Players which coincide on two teacher work days. Click Here for a flyer outlining these performances, as well as the ASEP workshops outlined below.

Providing an introduction to Theatre skills, these interactive workshops are designed to align with CMS suggested activities for after school enrichment.  Instructors come directly to your school, or workshops can be scheduled at ImaginOn.
25 students maximum per group.

Creative Drama
Grades K-2
Discover the treasures of the Imagination!  Students will explore classic & current children’s literature by dramatizing a variety of stories using creative dramatics.  Through group participation, character exploration, sounds and movements, workshops will bring stories from the page to the stage.

Acting
Grades 2-5
Learn how to bring characters to life!  Students will explore acting choices through group activities and scenes.  Working together to refine acting skills will give students self confidence, a creative outlet and a sense of team.

Improvisation
Grades 3-5
Explore the exciting acting form of thinking on your feet!  Students will focus on improvisation skills while exploring motivation, objectives and impulse.  There is no limit to the scenes and characters which can be created through improvisation.

After School Clubs

This 6-week after school club allows students to develop a deeper understanding of theatre and acting techniques.  Classes are one hour per week and take place in an after school environment.  Grade levels may be combined.
Suggesting pairings include: K-1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-8.

Children’s Theatre Experience

Get a glimpse into the world of theatre with a field trip to ImaginOn.  Experience includes a drama workshop, backstage tour, and exploration of ImaginOn.
Appropriate for groups of students ages K & up.

Learning Through Drama (LTD)

The Learning Through Drama program (LTD) is designed to offer young people the opportunity to learn in a dynamic, fun, and challenging way. LTD residencies, which last three days, are designed to place a drama specialist in your classroom to address curriculum-based units of study.  These residencies have been created to specifically support the goals and objectives put forth in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.

People of the Piedmont
Grade 4
Students identify and explore the five settler groups of the Piedmont area and gain understanding of history through role play.
NCSCOS Social Studies Goal: Trace the history of colonization in North Carolina.

The Rainforest
Grades 1-5
Students are introduced to facts regarding the Rainforest as they bring characters to life and experience Rainforest sights and sounds.
NCSCOS Science Goal: Build an understanding of the needs of living organisms.

Myths and Legends
Grade 3
Students will learn the characteristics of a legend and will ultimately create and dramatize an original legend.
NCSCOS English Language Arts Goal:  Apply strategies and skills to create oral, written and visual texts.

Taking Care of our Earth
Grades 5-6
Students will explore the effects of recycling and conserving resources.
NCSCOS Science Goal: Investigate the cycling of matter.

Preschool Residency

Watch your students blossom as they experience theatre for the first time. A teaching artist is placed in your classroom once a week, for 6-12 weeks, to lead students in movement, song & creative drama exercises.
Pre-K Goal: The learner will respond to text orally, artistically and dramatically.

Greek Week

Introduce your students to the conventions of Greek drama in this two week process.  Week one teaches the conventions of Greek Theatre and mask work while week two involves students in a rehearsal of a Greek festival.  Friends and family are invited to a culminating performance.  Costumes/Set/Masks provided.
NCSCS Social Studies:  The learner will assess the influence and contributions of individuals and cultural groups in South America and Europe

Shakespeare

Help demystify the Bard by introducing your students to the wonder of Shakespeare.  This interactive residency will enable students to kinesthetically experience Shakespeare’s themes, language and characters through “on their feet” activities.  The Shakespeare program includes a teacher training, 5 day residency and a professional tour of a Shakespeare show to your school.
NCSCS English Language Arts: Increase fluency, comprehension and insight by analyzing themes and central ideas in literature in relation to personal issues/experiences. Shakespeare is currently funded through an ArtsTeach grant.

Neighborhood Bridges

Watch as the powers of “Once Upon a Time” transform your classroom.  This nationally known program uses storytelling/creative drama to focus on writing skills; includes team teaching with the classroom teacher, pen pals, a field-trip to see a main stage show, and participation in “Bridges Day”, a festival showcasing student performances at ImaginOn.
NCSCS English Language Arts: Students will compose fiction and drama using self selected topic and format.
Neighborhood Bridges is currently funded through an ArtsTeach grant and the North Carolina Arts Council.

For more information or bookings contact:
Jen Band
In School Coordinator
704.973.2838
jenb@ctcharlotte.org

NCSCOC Goals achieved:

• Theatre Arts Goal 2.04  Express various ideas and emotions through gestures, movement and voice.

• Theatre Arts Goal 2.03  Participate in dramatic activities that deal with conflict and emotions.

• Theatre Arts Goal 2.08  Refine improvisational skills through dramatic exercises.

Funding options for all
In school programming:

• Private funding through the school

• Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

• Partner with Children’s Theatre

• Grant funding through ArtsTeach

• Grant funding through another agency

• Corporate partnerships