Science/ Technology

Artist: Shakespeare-in-the-Schools

Artists Residencies and Pre- and Post-Performance Workshops are essential components of Shakespeare-in-the-School's (SITS) mission. Whether during a single workshop or an extended residency, we always aim to empower, and challenge.

Book one of our touring shows—Tomato Plant Girl or Darwin and the Kid—and take part in an interactive workshop based on the themes and issues of the play. Professional teaching artists work with students for an action-packed hour, fleshing out themes and ideas through dynamic theatre exercises. Workshops focus on connecting the show to existing classroom curricula.

“Students were able to visually and kinesthetically connect to Hamlet in a way different from discussion. Sam Turich, our teaching artist, did an absolutely wonderful job with the students and connecting with them!”
- Katie O’Lare, Trinity High School

Artist: Kelly Lyons

In Building Creativity, architectural educator Kelly Lyons will help you to take any school subject out of the textbook! Architects determine what our communities look like, from the buildings they design to the cities they plan. Through hands-on projects and three-dimensional representation, architecture workshops encourage abstract thinking and exploration of conceptual ideas using age-appropriate techniques. Call today to find out how architecture can make your lesson plans come alive! Kelly is the program director of Architecture Explorations, the K-12 outreach program of the Carnegie Mellon School of Architecture. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Carnegie Mellon and a Master of Education from Duquesne University.

Artist: Spilling Ink Project

The Spilling Ink Project weaves memorable tales from Indian folklore and mythology that unfold through traditional South Indian classical dance forms. An intricate language of hand gestures combined with dramatic facial expressions takes audiences on a colorful journey to India. Melodic music including rhythmic percussion, colorful costuming along with narration in English embellishes the program. Katha: Tales from India is an engaging and interactive way for participants to learn about India and its culture. Vijay Palaparty and Nalini Prakash are renowned artists from the U.S. and India, whose performances and outreach programs tour widely. Like their namesakes, the Spilling Ink Project dances express fresh and creative aspects of Indian hertiage.

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Artist: Shakespeare-in-the-Schools

Book a trip on the USS Beagle with Darwin and the Kid. A young student struggles with his science homework until he receives an unlikely mentor: Charles Darwin himself. They embark on an interactive voyage that combines high-tech audiovisual elements with live acting. At 50 minutes, this fast-paced, multi-media production introduces students to the theories of Darwin and reinforces the knowledge and skills in Biological Sciences for seventh and tenth graders identified in the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Science and Technology (3.3.7.D and 10.D). Acclaimed actor Rick Kemp makes a special appearance as a holographic projection of the scientist. As part of the program, schools will have exclusive access to a supplemental website that allows students to gain a deeper understanding of Darwin’s discoveries. Darwin and the Kid is written by award-winning playwright Attilio Favorini, directed by Sam Turich, and designed in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University’s Entertainment Technology Center.

Artist: Shakespeare-in-the-Schools

Back by popular demand! Our adventure unfolds in a magical neighborhood garden with Little Girl, her Bossy Best Friend and an ailing tomato plant that comes to life. Set in a colorful fantasy world brought to life by vibrant costumes and set, this delightful offering for young audiences captures their imagination underscoring the importance friendship, of making up your own rules, standing up to bullies, and communing with the natural world. Performance is 60 minutes in length.

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