School Programs
Student Matinees
Village Theatre Pied Piper is committed to providing children with access to the performing arts. Numerous studies have shown a correlation between exposure and involvement in the arts with academic achievement, including higher standardized test scores, improved reading comprehension, and better attendance records.
Residencies
We provide theatre arts integration workshops to match your class curriculum during school, or introductory acting/musical theatre classes after school. All lessons fulfill learning standards. Lessons can be built to fit your school’s interests, schedule needs, and budget.
KIDSTAGE Satellites
Bring Village Theatre KIDSTAGE classes to your after-school program. Providing a variety of curriculum for PreK-9th grade, KIDSTAGE programs expand valuable life skills such as collaboration and critical thinking, while developing confident actor/creators in an atmosphere that encourages fun, commitment, and taking creative risks in a safe environment.
Skills for Theatre… Skills for Life
KIDSTAGE MISSION:
To provide a personal development program for young people which uses theatre arts:
- To teach creativity and responsibility
- To encourage teamwork and personal integrity
- To foster self-esteem and appreciation for live theatre
INCLUSIVITY:
Village Theatre KIDSTAGE believes that everyone benefits from an inclusive, multi-cultural environment of students, staff and programming. We welcome people of every ethnicity, race, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, income and ability.