Introduction

Educational Outreach at Syracuse Stage

Children’s Tour

Each fall, the BankofAmerica Children’sTourbrings high-energy, interactive, and culturally diverse performances to elementary school audiences. Each performance is fully staged with scenery, costumes, and sound. You need only provide the stage, cafeteria, classroom, or any open space. Performances include a talkback with the actors and our helpful study guide for further classroom exploration. Pre- or postshow sessions with our talented teaching artists can be arranged upon request.

YAC: Young Adult Council

THE YOUNG ADULT COUNCIL (YAC) at Syracuse Stage seeks to give teens a voice in the programming designed for them while exploring how theatre impacts their lives. The program focuses on peer led discussion and events in addition to advocating for theatre and arts participation to fellow students. (YAC) is a group of high school students from the Central New York area that meets bi-monthly to create and implement pre-show events that will help inspire the next generation of theatregoers. YAC members can also take advantage of opportunities to learn from professional theatre artists at Syracuse Stage and through workshops, internships, and shadow programs.

Theatre for the Very Young

Enter into a world of discovery, fun, and all silly sounds. Theatre for the Very Young is our touring series for our youngest audience members and their families.

Backstory

Each winter, the Backstory program brings history to life as professional actors portrayhistorical figures in classrooms and other venues. Previous presentations have included historical figures such as Anne Frank; Ace, a Tuskegee Airman; and Annie Easley a human computer for NASA.

Young Playwrights Festival

Each spring, Syracuse Stage invites Central New York high school students to write original ten-minute plays and other performance pieces for entry in our annual Young Playwrights Festival contest. Our panel oftheatrical and literaryprofessionals evaluates each student’s play. Semifinalists are invited to a writing workshop atSyracuse Stage where their plays will be read and critiqued. Finalists will see their plays performed as staged readings by Syracuse University Department of Drama students at the annual Young Playwrights Festival. The festival is free and open to the public. The 2019 season was our largest year to date with 365 entries.

Summer Youth Theatre Experience

Come and play with professional teaching artists of Syracuse Stage as we dive into the magical world of creativity and performance. This is a four-week program for middle school students. Ages 11-14. Visit https://www.syracusestage.org/summerprograms.php