Playwriting Workshops for Middle & High School Students
Description
Calling all educators! The Denver Center for the Performing Arts offers free playwriting workshops for middle and high school students. Workshops are a great precursor to the DCPA’s annual Playwriting Competition, which culminates in public, staged readings of three winning scripts plus cash prizes! All workshops are:
• 60-minutes
• In-person or virtual
• Offered through early December (varies by year)
• Led by DCPA Education faculty & industry professionals
Register for up to 10 workshops per school.
Offered At
Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Bring your students to a show or get dramatic results in your classroom. Our programs go beyond performances with in-class experiences, resources and workshops that bring your lessons to life.
IN SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Ignite your curriculum and bring our artists to your school! Programs include:
• Bobby G High School Musical Theatre Awards
• Book Stars Literacy Program (PreK-K)
• Career Readiness (Middle/High)
• DPS Shakespeare Festival (all grades)
• Dramatic Learning Curriculum Enrichment (all grades)
• Middle & High School Playwriting Workshops & Competition
• Shakespeare in the Parking Lot Performance & Workshops (Middle/High)
STUDENT MATINEES & FIELD TRIPS
Students will enjoy live performances and post-show discussions with actors and our creative team. Plus, teachers can use professionally prepared study guides to connect the show to their curriculum. Reduced-price tickets and scholarships are available.
• Select Broadway Shows
• Locally produced Theatre Company Plays & Musicals
• Theatre for Young Audiences (PreK-3rd)
Details
Subjects
Arts, Theater, Literature, Writing
Capacity
35 students
Duration
60 min.
Activity
School Based Program
Grades
6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12