On a field trip to the theatre, students gain valuable social skills and learn theatre etiquette. Seeing a play with the Young Audiences Program (YAP) does this and more. Teachers attend a half-day conference on the play – covering content and production values – and take valuable experience and Discovery Guides back to the classroom.
No Child…
Written and performed by Nilaja Sun
Directed by Hal Brooks
Conference: March 1, 2008, required
Performances: March 26–28 and April 1-4, 8-10, Kirk Douglas Theatre
“The show sparked a mini revolution for everyone in the room.” How does performing in a play and the persistence of one teaching artist, change the lives of a small group of at-risk students? Does the No Child Left Behind Act deter teachers from instructing students in what they really need to know?
Requirements: Open to all schools on a first come, first served basis. All teachers are required to attend the educational conference prior to the performance (see dates above).
Fees: Enrollment is $50 for each 30 students, up to 150 students. Enrollment fees defray development costs for the educational materials and conference—theatre tickets are free.
Can't find what you want?
Center Theatre Group offers more flexible dates and a wider selection of productions through its Group Services office. Teachers can arrange for a group of 15 or more students to attend shows at discounted rates.
With an extensive selection of plays and performance dates, this option is suitable for teachers who cannot attend the educational workshops. Teachers can still enrich classroom learning and the theatre-going experience with P.L.A.Y.’s Discovery Guides. Download them for free!
Support for the Young Audiences Program is provided by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
Photo Credit
Joe Hernandez-Kolski and choreographer Jacques Heim in rehearsals for "The Stones."
Photo by Craig Schwartz.
Inset Photo Credit
L to R: Chastity Dotson and Julanne Chidi Hill in "Flight."
Photo by Craig Schwartz.
Justin Huen in rehearsals for "The Stones."
Photo by Craig Schwartz.
