IN-SCHOOL RESIDENCIES
PLAYLABS
are restorative arts programs that augment public school education.
Playlab residencies are offered full-classroom-takeover style during the school day. Participating classrooms explore an existing story through performance, bringing the action to life in a short play.
We offer adaptable in-school residencies which bring a teaching artist into every classroom in a selecgted grade once per week, fitting seamlessly into an enrichment block and taking place right in the classroom.
These customizable residencies range from one 90-\ minute workshop session to more in-depth four-week residencies.
We believe communities thrive with more opportunities to create, witness, and be part of live theater.
THE ROOT PROBLEM
- Michigan ranks in the bottom half of the US in a number of key education markers, including high school graduation rates and reading proficiency scores.
- In our public schools, 72% of Michigan’s 4th graders are not proficient in reading while 40% of Michigan students miss 10% or more of their school days.
- Meanchile, classroom based studies of elementary students found creative drama increased student engagement, motivation to read, and depth of understanding.
- Elementary students in drama-integrated reading programs demonstrated significantly greater gains in overall reading comprehension.