We are dedicated to creating programs that make use of the full educational potential of theater as a subject of study, an instrument for the development of life skills, and as a means of making other subjects more accessible to students.

The art of theater is also an excellent method of teaching non-theatrical subjects in a creative interactive and stimulating way. In addition to the workshops below, we've worked with schools on their productions, filling in roles such as Fight Choreographer, Dialect Coach and even Director! We will partner with your school to develop a program that specifically meets your needs.

Costs for workshops and residencies vary with each topic. Prices range from $70 - $100 per session. Sessions are 45 minutes - 1 hour, adaptable to school schedules. All workshops are designed for a classroom sized group of 10-30 students. Most workshops can be performed in single visits or in a residency format with multiple visits. To get the most out of the experience, we recommend a residency of at least four visits to go in depth on any of the topics below. Many topics fall into multiple catagories, so be sure to scroll down through all offerings!

Programs for Theater Arts Standards
These workshops serve as introductions to aspects of the theatrical art form. Let our teaching artists design a program tailored to your students' interest and level of expertise.

Acting Basics
So many members of the education artist staff love teaching basic acting skills that this course can offer a number of approaches to learning acting basics. Try a single approach or several, you’re bound to love the learning too!
Recommended: 4th - 12th grades

Auditioning Techniques
This practical workshop for students will explore how to audition, including monologues and cold readings. Some focus will also be placed on resume development and headshots. For high schoolaudiences, the workshop will also include techniques for auditioning and interviewing for college theater programs. Monologue selection and coaching is also available.
Recommended Age: 8th - 12th grades

Introduction to Directing
This hands-on workshop will look at ways to read and analyze plays as well as develop a concept for taking a play from page to stage. Learn to translate your ideas into stage action as well as techniques on working with actors.
Recommended Age: 9th - 12th grades

Introduction to Improvisation
Okay. . . the audience suggests that a UFO has just abducted you and you’re locked in a holding cell with a talking tree, two politicians and Bozo the Clown. . .GO! Through this fast-paced class, students learn to take suggestions and create lively scenes that leave the audience cheering.
Recommended Age: 4th - 12th grades

Playwriting
Participants will work collaboratively to create original monologues, scenes and plays. Students will explore character development, conflict and plot structure. The number of s Recommended Age: 6th - 12th grades

Intro to Shakespeare
A perfect opportunity to make sense out of Shakespeare! This class will explore the language of Shakespeare and give students the opportunity to truly understand The Bard!
Recommended Age: 9th - 12th grades

Stage Combat
Learn the basics of hand-to-hand and simple weapons combat for the stage. With the focus on safety and the emphasis on fun, this class can’t be “beat”. Large space with mats is desirable.
Recommended Age: 9th - 12th grades

Programs for Language Arts and Reading Standards
The art of theater is an excellent method of teaching core subjects in a creative, interactive and stimulating way. These workshops make use of theatrical concepts as tools for educating students.

Reading Comprehension
Reading Residencies take place at the school with at least 8 one-hour long sessions (we are very flexible on the number of visits). The residency is designed with the teacher in order to create primary and secondary objectives based on the needs of the students. Students will take an established text and analyze it from both a literary and theatrical standpoint giving them a well-rounded base of knowledge. The text is first read for comprehension and then re-read (either fully or excerpts) in order to analyze theme, author intent, character and plot development. By using writing activities, improvisation and other theater activities, students are able to comprehend reading in a creative and exciting way!

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Recommended Age: 4th - 12th grades

Programs for Teaching Life Skills
Although all of our programs help teach students life skills necessary in tody's world including communication, teamwork, problem-solving and listening, we also have specific workshops and residencies geared towards the development of these skills.

Theater Residency - Life Skills Focus
We can create a program for your school-day or as part of your after-school program, to teach students through the dynamic art of theater, their importance as individuals and how to better function in a community. Theater games and improvisation teach skills in focus, teamwork, group problem-solving and communicating positively with face, voice and body. Recommended minimum number of visits: 6
Recommended Age: 4th - 12th grades

**CREATE YOUR OWN WORKSHOP**
Is there something you have in mind that you can’t find on this list? Do you need assistance on your school's production? The Rep’s Education Department has a wide range of talented education artists who specialize in different areas. We can be a resource to you!

Contact our education department to see how we can meet your needs:

Jenny Kostreva, Education Director - jkostreva@milwaukeerep.com or 414-290-5370

Rebecca Witt, Education Coordinator - rwitt@milwaukeerep.com or 414-290-5393