Programs for Ages 10-13
During a time when students are developing their own identities and are working to feel comfortable in their own skin, SCT's programming for ages 10-13 combines the fun and imagination of hands-on theatre techniques with the tools students need to learn and grow. Read on to learn more about our curricula and contact us today to bring SCT to your school.
Video of the Creative Drama for Mental Wellness program in development with community educators.
Spotlight: Creative Drama for Mental Wellness
6th - 8th | Approx. Ages 10-13 | 60 Minutes per Session | Workshop & Residency | 2 + Session Workshop Series
This program is designed to bring students and their teachers together in an immersive learning environment that is brave, active, and community focused. Guided by SCT Teaching Artists, participants engage in creative play to strengthen trust and collaboration, and then focus their energies inward using structured activities that encourage self-reflection. Research has shown that young people gain social-emotional skills when knowledge is embodied through practice. Creative Drama for Mental Wellness bridges theatre education with evidence-based strategies in SEL to help students develop self-awareness and make positive choices in addressing their mental health needs, even in situations that are unjust or outside of their control. These concepts are rehearsed using role play exercises within the safety of the classroom so that they develop confidence to advocate for themselves when faced with challenges in the real world.
Additional Curriculum Options
To book a class or learn more, reach out to our Engagement Programs Manager at communityengagement@sct.org or call 206.443.0807 x10124.
Acting 1: The Actor’s Toolkit
Approx. Ages 10-13 | 60 Minutes per Session | Workshop & Residency
In this introductory class, students learn the fundamentals of acting through energetic theatre games and exercises. We’ll tackle the most important question behind every character: “What’s my objective?” Once we understand what our characters want, we’ll explore the tactics they might use to achieve their goals – and what happens when they run into obstacles along the way. Each workshop or residency experience will be tailored to the grade and experience level of the class.
Devising: Collaborative Storytelling and New Play Development
Approx. Ages 10-13 | 60 Minutes per Session | Residency Only
Devising, or collective creation, is one way that theatre-makers create new stories for our stages. In this residency, SCT Teaching Artists will guide your classroom through ensemble building activities and group improvisation to write a new one-act play. This class can only be taught in a residency of 5+ weeks.
Improvisation
Approx. Ages 10-13 | 60 Minutes per Session | Workshop & Residency
In this fast-paced, creative environment, we’ll learn the fundamentals of improv, beginning with the all-important adage “Yes, and…” From there, we’ll learn how to create stories without scripts or rehearsal using a wide variety of improv techniques, formats, and games.
Musical Theatre Movement
Approx. Ages 10-13 | 60 Minutes per Session | Workshop & Residency
Get on your feet! Each week your class learns how performers use their bodies to tell stories through this fun physical-education residency. Students develop movement and dance skills to the tunes from popular Broadway shows. Be sure to have a large space available so students can safely dance.
Sketch Comedy
Approx. Ages 10-13 | 60 Minutes per Session | Workshop & Residency
Bring your best punchlines and hone your humor in this class filled with improvisation, creative exploration, and collaboration. Students work as an ensemble to write, workshop, and present their own original sketch comedy scenes. Live from Seattle, It’s SCT!
Stage Combat
Approx. Ages 10-13 | 60 Minutes per Session | Workshop & Residency
Ever wonder how actors perform a combat scene? In this active, dynamic class, students will explore the ways actors stay safe on stage during fights that make an audience think “That looked so real; I hope they’re okay!” Learn the essential moves and skills for on-stage combat, including convincing falls, slaps, and other fight moves in a safe environment.
Conflict Resolution
Approx. Ages 10-13 | 60 Minutes per Session | Workshop Series
Weave theatre and social emotional learning together to practice Conflict Resolution. Your ensemble will rehearse scenarios that require collaboration and Conflict Resolution. Students are empowered to identify the problem and their feelings, stay safe and calm, and communicate effectively as they move towards a solution. This curriculum can be tailored to meet the needs of your classroom, incorporating scenarios on cyber-bullying, exclusion, classroom disagreements, etc. This is a 3-session workshop series, but can be expanded to a 6+ class residency.
Creative Drama for Mental Wellness
Approx. Ages 10-13 | 60 Minutes per Session | Workshop & Residency | Workshop Series
This program is designed to bring students and their teachers together in an immersive learning environment that is brave, active, and community focused. Guided by SCT Teaching Artists, participants engage in creative play to strengthen trust and collaboration, and then focus their energies inward using structured activities that encourage self-reflection. CD4MW bridges theatre education with evidence-based strategies in SEL to help students develop self-awareness and make positive choices in addressing their mental health needs. This is a 2+ workshop series, but can be expanded to a 6+ class residency.
Ensemble Building
Approx. Ages 10-13 | 60 Minutes per Session | Workshop & Residency
Theatre is a gateway to a stronger community. Turn your classroom into an ensemble through a myriad of theatre-based exercises that actors use to become a collaborative team. Each activity will focus on important 21st Century Skills: critical thinking, social/emotional learning, empathy, creative problem solving, positive communication, collaboration, and imaginative play. We recommend a residency experience of 5 sessions for optimal student success.
The Holocaust and The Diary of Anne Frank
Approx. Ages 10-13 | 60 Minutes per Session | Workshop & Residency
The Diary of Anne Frank is studied world-wide as it documents the sobering true story of eight people living and hiding in Nazi occupied Holland during World War II, as seen through the eyes of 13-year-old Anne. Her words reach out to us over the generations, inspiring us to never forget, to never give up on the power and goodness of the human spirit, and to always “fill life with living.” This workshop explores these historical events while teaching the importance of empathy, advocacy, and disruption of othering in society. Students should have knowledge of Anne Frank before taking this workshop or residency. We recommend a workshop experience of 3 sessions for optimal student success. Inspired by The Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett.
Playwriting: Journey of the Hero
Approx. Ages 10-13 | 60 Minutes per Session | Residency Only
Let’s ignite the power and magic of creativity through the journey of the hero! Students will learn the fundamentals of playwriting; structure, plot, character development, and dialogue through creative exercises that ignite the imagination and explore how these ingredients created everlasting heroes like Percy, Frodo, Luke, Katniss, and Indiana Jones. We recommend a residency of 5 sessions for optimal student success.
Poetry for the People
Approx. Ages 10-13 | 60 Minutes per Session | Workshop & Residency
If telling your truth and expressing yourself fills your soul with music, then get ready to explore the art of Spoken Word, a form at the intersection of poetry and hip-hop.
Poets are first and foremost storytellers, who add sleek rhymes and clever intonations to bring their words alive. Students will learn how to craft their own poems and practice performing them for a group of peers.
Season 50 Dramatic Connections Workshops
Approx. Ages 10-13 | 60 Minutes per Session | Workshop Series
Dramatic Connections Workshops are booked in tandem with a field trip to SCT and are a classroom experience designed to enhance students’ engagement with what they see on stage. The workshop curriculum is developed and presented by our Teaching Artists in the form of a one-hour pre or post show workshop (or both)! The workshop can happen in your classroom at your school, or at SCT (pending class size and availability). It ideally takes place within a week of your field trip date. The curriculum can be adapted for each workshop opportunity. The workshop will have students on their feet, stretching their imaginations while deepening their knowledge about the characters, setting, and themes of the mainstage show. Looking for more info?
Former Season Workshop
Approx. Ages 10-13 | 60 Minutes per Session | Workshop Only
Did you miss the show but read the book? Our past mainstage workshops are available upon request and pair with a classroom study on the book or theme of the show title. Discover SCT’s previous seasons here.
Commission a Topic
Approx. Ages 10-13 | 60 Minutes per Session | Workshop & Residency
Don’t see a topic we offer yet? You can commission new workshops that integrate theatre with a subject or unit of your choice. You’ll be paired with our teaching faculty to co-design a kinesthetic and interdisciplinary learning experience tailored to your curriculum needs.
Costs
Want to speak to our Engagement Programs Manager directly? Call 206.443.0807 x10124 or email communityengagement@sct.org.
- Workshops are $245 per hour of instruction.
- Residency programs are $225 per hour of instruction with a minimum of 5 classes booked.