Outreach Programs

OUTREACH PROGRAMS

VCT’s Educational Outreach programming exposes young people to the craft of theatre, fosters creativity and develops critical thinking skills that instill discipline, enhance self-esteem and promote team building.
‍
VCT OUTREACH provides theatre education outreach in numerous low income schools and community based organizations. Call VCT at 540-400-7795 or email kate@virginiachildrenstheatre.orgfor information about bringing VCT teaching artists to your school or center or about scheduling your pre-school or daycare for a special custom made workshop at our theatre. We can either come to you or you can come visit us at the theatre!

AFTER-SCHOOL ARTS

‍With our After-School Arts Outreach Program, students have the opportunity to not only learn the foundations of the performing arts, but put them to the test! A VCT Teaching Artist will guide young people in 2 weeks of Acting Workshops, 2 weeks of Improv Classes, 2 weeks of Musical Theatre Foundations and 2 weeks of YOUR CHOOSING:

Behind the Scenes (a hands-on approach to backstage)
Storytelling (learn how to write and act an engaging story)
Character Creation (dive into character acting, learning pro tricks on creating memorable characters)
Process Drama (K - 3rd specific; walk through a story with the magic of theater)
Circus Skills (defy gravity by creating circus acts through theatrical techniques + circus skills)

On the last day of class, students will have the opportunity to highlight skills they learned in a15-Minute Showcase (taking place in the last 15 minutes of class; family and friends welcome).

Sign your organization up TODAY! E-mailkate@virginiachildrenstheatre.orgfor more information.

DETAILS

6 - 8 WEEKS
1 HOUR PER WEEK, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 3:00PM - 6:00PM
WILL TRAVEL UP TO 50 MILES FROM DOWNTOWN ROANOKE (IF OVER 50 MILES, PLEASE CONTACT US)
COVERING COMMUNITY CENTERS, SCHOOLS, CLUBS AND MORE!
SERVING GRADES K - 12TH

CREATIVITY CAMP

Can't get to the theatre? Let VCT bring the theatre to YOU! The Creativity Camp Outreach Program is a Musical Theatre Summer Camp, where students will attend rehearsal for 3 hours a day, 5 days a week.
‍
Campers will gain a vast knowledge of all things musical theatre, including (but not limited to) acting, dance, music, improv character analysis and memorization techniques!
‍
On the last day of camp, students will have the opportunity to highlight skills they learned in a 30 Minute Performance (family and friends welcome).

Sign your organization up TODAY! E-mailkate@virginiachildrenstheatre.orgfor more information.

DETAILS

1 WEEK
ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE SUMMER
OFFERED FROM 9 AM-12 PM or 2 PM-5 PM, DAILY
WILL TRAVEL UP TO 50 MILES FROM DOWNTOWN ROANOKE (IF OVER 50 MILES, PLEASE CONTACT US)
COVERING COMMUNITY CENTERS, HOMESCHOOL GROUPS, DAYCARES, CLUBS AND MORE!
SERVING GRADES K - 12TH

PRODUCTION PARTNERS

Need choreography for your show choir? A musical director for your school play? Looking for teaching artists to assist in bringing your production to life?

Look no further than our Production Partners Outreach Program, where Virginia Children's Theatre will proudly partner with your community, school or theater club by sending a VCT Teaching Artist that specializes in your specific artistic needs.

Sign your organization up TODAY! E-mailkate@virginiachildrenstheatre.orgfor more information.

DETAILS

WILL TRAVEL UP TO 50 MILES FROM DOWNTOWN ROANOKE (IF OVER 50 MILES, PLEASE CONTACT US)
COVERING COMMUNITY CENTERS, HOMESCHOOL GROUPS, DAYCARES, CLUBS AND MORE!
SERVING GRADES K - 12TH
SPECIFIC TIMES/DATES FLEXIBLE TO YOUR PRODUCTION NEEDS

THE PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP

Learn how to perform like a pro in our Perfect Performance Workshop! Designed for one time use, this one hour, foundational level workshop is a perfect introduction to theatre for all ages.

Students will participate in exciting, theatrical activities as they learn how to think and act creatively by employing originality, imagination and expression (both physically, emotionally and verbally) in a performance setting.

Based on the time of year, this workshop can be adjusted to include holiday themes.

Sign your organization up TODAY! E-mailkate@virginiachildrenstheatre.orgfor more information.

DETAILS

A ONE TIME WORKSHOP
1 HOUR IN LENGTH
WILL TRAVEL UP TO 50 MILES FROM DOWNTOWN ROANOKE (IF OVER 50 MILES, PLEASE CONTACT US)
DESIGNED FOR LIBRARIES, SCOUT PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND MORE!
SERVING GRADES K - 12TH

CLUB K

Club K (a school-year version of VCT's summer Kaleidoscope Program) is a VCT arts program focused on providing a multi-disciplinary, inclusive experience for students with a wide range of disabilities and access. We hope to provide arts education in a variety of forms: singing, movement, painting, spoken word, acting and musical instrumentation.

As per Kaleidoscope's mission, Club K will focus on providing individuals with special needs a unique and creative fine arts experience, growing the confidence and spirits of all and igniting the conversation and redefining “disability” into “exceptional ability” within participants, students, staff, and even more so, the community.

On the last day of class, students will have the opportunity to highlight skills they learned in a 30-Minute Showcase (taking place in the last 30 minutes of class; family and friends welcome).

Sign your organization up TODAY! E-mailkate@virginiachildrenstheatre.orgfor more information.

DETAILS

WEEKLY MEETINGS (4 CLUB MEETINGS TOTAL)
1 HOUR PER WEEK
WILL TRAVEL UP TO 50 MILES FROM DOWNTOWN ROANOKE (IF OV 50 MILES, PLEASE C
COVERING COMMUNITY CENTERS,SCHOOLS, CLUBS AND MORE!
SERVING GRADES K - 12TH

THE VCT RESIDENCIES

Virginia Children's Theatre aims to inspire, educate and provide arts access to all age groups in the district, regardless of school, grade level, learning ability or previous exposure to the performing arts. Through The VCT Residencies, in collaboration with YOUR school, your students will learn theatrical methods for reinforcing Virginia Standards of Learning in subjects of math, literature, science, social studies, writing and history.

Experience the delight of students as a VCT Teaching Artist leads your classroom in a 60 minute program that starts at the desk and ends with full voice, body and mind engagement through acting activities and process, performative play. If you are looking for a way to bring the arts into your classroom in an easy, applicable way, this program is for you!

Sign your organization up TODAY! E-mailkate@virginiachildrenstheatre.orgfor more information.

DETAILS

1 HOUR PROGRAM, DESIGNED FOR THE CLASSROOM
APPLIES VIRGINIA STANDARDS OF LEARNING TO THEATRICAL METHODS
WILL TRAVEL THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF VIRGINIA
SERVING GRADES 1ST - 5TH

inspire. empower. transform.