This two day residency uses theatre exercises to promote excitement about reading and improve literacy skills. Theatre strategies can increase comprehension, enjoyment, and confidence in emerging readers. After participants are introduced to the elements of story like plot, setting, and characters, they will engage dramatically with the story by becoming the characters and reenacting scenes. Through these experiences, students gain a better understanding of the story and create a personal connection to it. The story book utilized will be chosen according to the grade level.

Artist Background

The goal of RLT’s Education Program is to provide high-quality theatre arts instruction in a safe nurturing environment. RLT is dedicated to the belief that theatre training promotes self-esteem, builds confidence, stimulates creativity, sharpens communication skills, fosters an appreciation of team work, raises cultural awareness, celebrates diversity, encourages respect for self and others and lays the foundation for a lifelong love of the arts. The study of theatre not only trains students to be better actors, it inspires them to be better people.

Search Criteria

• Program Type: Workshop/Residency
• Discipline: Multi-Disciplinary, Theatre
• Grade Level: Elementary
• Does Not Accept bookings in Johnston County