Project Description

In this playful and collaborative residency, students will access their voice, body, mind, and emotions as they explore character development and storytelling through theater games, improvisation, and performance.

Final Product

Students will create a story or small book based around the character they have developed.

Learning Outcomes

  • Students will build confidence in their own voice, articulation, volume and clarity.
  • Students will learn to support fellow students.
  • Students will learn to trust their presence and persona.
  • Students will gain confidence to stand up, speak up, and have a clear message.

Suggested Grades

  • Best suited for 3rd-12th grades
  • Can be modified for other grade levels

Pricing Breakdown

  • 4 visits at 45 minutes each
  • Prep hours: 3 hours per classroom
  • Materials: $10.00
  • Travel from Veneta

Why I teach art:

“The arts can change your perceptive and create a better and rich, rewarding life. The arts also help students to understand themselves and the world in expanded ways.”

Linda Burden-Williams

Watch Linda at work with students here.

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