Workshop Programs
SKILLS-BUILDING PROGRAMS DESIGNED SO THAT EACH SESSION STANDS ON ITS OWN!
Our most flexible year-round option, Workshop Programs provide participants with high-impact, socially driven activity periods in a variety of themes and formats.
Fairy Tales Around The World!
Weekly lessons will explore diverse cultures' folklore and music to teach relevant themes in a creative, fun, and interactive environment. Participants will engage in music, movement, and improv activities which nurtures imagination and empathy through the world of storytelling. We set attainable goals each week to keep every student engaged and excited, no matter their background or experience.
Fairy tales include: Down On The Farm (Nigeria), One Grain of Rice (India), and The First Strawberries (Cherokee).
Created for: Grades K - 2
Ideal for: Literacy, SEL, MLL, and ESL
In-school and Afterschool - Workshop Program
Showtime At The Museum: Moving Pictures and Music!
Step into the "mainstages Museum of Moving Pictures and Music." In this theater-based workshop program, participants will take a creative journey to discover interesting video content and music from global culture. Each session focuses on a different cultural theme or value. Through movement, music, improv, and critical thinking activities, we'll bring history to life while building creativity, character, and confidence!
Created for: Grades 3 - 5
Ideal for: SEL, MLL, and ESL
In-school and Afterschool Workshop Program
Reel Comedy! *NEW*
Participants will discover just what it takes to become a viral sensation in this program! Students will learn the fundamentals of socially conscious content creation by developing their original characters and flexing their unique personalities through theater games, character work, physical movement, and group discussions that spark the imagination!
Created for: Grades 4-8
Ideal for: Professional Development, Restorative Justice, and SEL
In-school and Afterschool - Workshop Program
Challenge Accepted!
In this highly interactive, collaborative program, participants influence the action by being provided a challenge weekly and working together to creatively problem solve solutions. It could be something silly like "Your home is covered in jello. What would you do?" or more complex challenges like "If the internet no longer existed, how would you fill your time?" Participants will learn conflict resolution and advocacy through a series of devised theater games, movement exercises, and scene work!
Created for: Grades 6-8
Ideal for: Professional Development, Restorative Justice, and SEL
In-School Only - Workshop Program
If you have additional questions about mainstages programming, please see our Frequently Asked Questions.
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