Outreach

Along with being an excellent introdution to the various disciplines of theatre, New Edgecliff’s educational outreach workshops can be modified to enhance elements of your curriculum.  This program flexibility allows us to modify any of the basic workshops outlined in this brochure to suit your class needs. If you’re covering a specific play or novel, for example, simply speak to our Educational Director and we’ll create a curriculum-specific workshop just for you!

We know from post-show talkbacks that theatre is a powerful learning tool, and now our outreach workshops bring the elements of theatre into your school, library, or wherever, getting your class excited about ELA, social studies – even science and math!  These programs get students out of their chairs and onto their feet!  Students will not just be learning, they will be DOING.

For a more in-depth theatrical experience, high school and college students are invited to visit our Intern Program page!

Our Current Workshops

An Introduction to Stage Combat

Students will learn how professional Fight Directors choreograph the safe illusion of violence on stage and in film. Using techniques taught by the Society of American Fight Directors, the instructor will demonstrate various techniques, and even teach the students some of the basics.

Requirements: Large room free of obstacles.
Ages: 15-18 (Younger if students are mature)
Min/Max Students: 4-20
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This class will show students that Shakespeare doesn’t have to be scary or hard to perform. Using the ‘Unrehearsed Shakespeare’ rules, and the text, students will be able to perform scenes from Shakespeare’s plays. It is a wild and unique approach to difficult scripts.

Requirements: Room that can have a small playing space.
Ages: 10-18
Min/Max Students: 5-20
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Movement and Body Awareness for the Actor

This class teaches the students to become aware of their bodies and how they move. The instructor will codify different ways people move and carry themselves, and explore the full range of movement with the students. The students will then be able to create their own ‘Character Suits’ out of the different qualities of movement and voice.

Requirements: Large room free of obstacles.
Ages: All
Min/Max Students: 5-20
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Learn how a character is created. Not only do characters move, talk and act differently than the actors playing them, but they also look different. Watch, learn and participate as a New Edgecliff makeup artist paints black eyes, bloody wounds and aging makeup on everyone present.   All makeup and tools are   provided by New Edgecliff Theatre.

Requirements: 2 chairs. Can be done in any room.
Ages: All ages
Minimum/Maximum Students: 5-20
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Teens will laugh out loud as they play theatrical improvisation games with each other, led by a New Edegecliff staff member. These games are designed not only to crack the teens up but to spark their imaginations, build their public speaking skills and create a sense of confidence within the participants.

Requirements: An empty room with space for movement.
Ages: 4th-12th Grade
Minimum/Maximum Students: 5-20
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Who knows what imagination lurks in the hearts of people? The Shadows know! Make your own and learn how to use them against a shadow puppet screen. Tell any story. You are limited only by your imagination!

Requirements: Room that can be made dark.
Ages: All Ages
Minimum/Maximum Students: 5-20
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