“I thought you all should know how you have affected these students and others with your talents and commitment to excellent theatre... The workshops led by your professionals were an added treat this year.”

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“Hands-On” Theatre Workshops for Educators

Weekend workshops provide the opportunity for teachers to re-explore the artist within themselves. We invite teachers to sample a variety of theatre exercises to explore their own creativity and passion for communication in great sessions combining art, professional development and stretching “outside the box.”

This winter our Hands-On Workshop series gives teachers the opportunity to sample the offerings from the acclaimed Geva Summer Academy program, led by our talented faculty. One weekend, four dynamic workshops. We've chosen highlights of our five-week training and distilled them into a special series just for educators.

No experience is required; these workshops are an ideal opportunity to try out new avenues for artistic expression, or to practice and hone skills you already use. Whether theatre is part of your teaching, or cabin fever has simply inspired your curiosity to try something new, come join us at Geva for your turn to be the artist.

2010 Hands On Workshop Series
Saturday, February 27 and Sunday, February 28
We will host two 90 minute workshops each day, plus an informal lunch conversation. Join us for the whole series, or choose the topics that interest you, including:
Improvisation
Movement
Acting: Scene Work
Monologues.

For more information or to reserve your space, contacting Education Administrator
Eric Evans at (585) 232-1366, ext. 3035.

Registration Deadline: Monday, February 22nd.
Enroll in the full series for $100!
Registration for individual workshops is $35 each.
There is no cost to participate in the lunch discussions.

Professional development credit may be available for your school; please inquire.

Education Advisory Committee

Our education advisory committee gives teachers a voice in Geva’s educational programming and provides a strong connection to implement that programming back into the classroom. The committee consists of educators from elementary, middle school, and high school levels, representing both inner city and suburban schools, and representatives from organizations that act as liaisons between cultural institutions and schools. Please contact (585) 232-1366 ext. 3058 if you have interest in joining the advisory committee.

Discovery Guide Archive

Remember some great info from a past production? Teaching literature that we’ve explored on our stage? Visit our Guide Archive from past productions here.

Education Subscription

Are you considering opportunities to use theatre visits in combination with your classroom goals, but would like to investigate the possibilities by seeing more work? We want you to become more familiar with Geva as you plan your students’ experiences.

Geva offers a discounted “Education” Mainstage subscription package for just $114! That means you’ll get six of Geva’s world-class productions at a savings of up to $132! A current school ID for full-time teachers, student teachers, principals and school librarians is needed for verification. (Seating is available in Section A on the floor & Section B in the balcony and limited to 1 seat per educator – offer excludes Friday and Saturday evening performances.)

To order, please contact the Geva Theatre Center Box Office at 585-232-1366 ext. 3071 to get your seats today!

Geva’s Education Staff

Yes, we’re your resource, too! We are always thrilled to discover how our work can fuel your teaching goals, and we can provide customized guidance about how to integrate theatre experiences with many curricular areas. Please feel free to call to discuss any aspect of our theatre season or educational programming.

Kathryn Moroney

Associate Director of Education

585-232-1366 x 3058
Contact regarding: Production content, curriculum connections

Eric Evans

Education Administrator

525-232-1366 x 3035
Contact regarding: Scheduling your performance date or other programming