Our Programs
We believe the arts are essential to creating healthy, vibrant and safe communities. Think of the arts as a “common language”, a way to communicate and connect with others even if we have different social, cultural or economic backgrounds. Youth theatre helps students become better readers, learners and contributors to society.
Rise Up Youth Theatre
Rise Up Community Theate
Our youth theatre and Mixed Cast community theatre bring the arts to the community through a number of different workshops, classes and productions. The beauty of mixed cast productions is to help mentor younger actors through positive and enriching activities with season adult actors.
WHY THEATRE ARTS EDUCATION IS IMPORTANT
Having a regular creative outlet is not just part of a well-rounded education – it is essential for a child’s emotional health and well-being. Producing a show brings the arts together and provides growth opportunities for all varieties of learners. For example, kinesthetic learners engage their bodies through dance, linguistic learners dive into the written and spoken word, spatial learners tackle set and costume design, and musical learners revel in the show’s score.
Besides being incredibly fun, musical theater helps young people develop many of the skills necessary for success in today’s world:
Self-Confidence: Throughout the rehearsal and performance process, young performers discover how to take creative and emotional risks and learn to trust their abilities.
Literacy: Students increase reading and writing skills at their own pace by immersing themselves in the story, reading and re-reading their scripts, memorizing their lines, and taking notes at rehearsal.
Communication: During rehearsals, students learn how to articulate their thoughts and questions and carefully listen to direction in order to improve their performances.
Imagination: Theater is most dynamic when the imaginations of its participants are fully engaged. Students make countless interpretive choices in design and performance to create a detailed, fictional world for their audiences.
Empathy: Through character work and story creation, young performers explore the lives of others. First-hand perspectives of new circumstances challenge prejudices and aid in the development of well-rounded students and citizens.
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: The amount of work required to successfully put on a show makes all participants valuable troubleshooters. Whether inventing mnemonics to remember lines, adjusting staging to show off everyone’s faces, or mastering a tricky scene change, students have countless opportunities to creatively tackle challenges.
Self-Discipline: Through prompt attendance at rehearsals and learning lines, music and choreography on schedule, students acquire valuable self-discipline techniques and become reliable and trustworthy members of an ensemble.
Community Awareness: A theatrical production provides ample opportunities to connect with our families and neighbors. Students can engage parents, community centers, and local vendors to help create sets, props, costumes and publicity.
Public Speaking: Whether performing for their peers during rehearsal or for their school and local community during a performance, students gain expertise and confidence speaking in front of a group.
Curricular Integration: A musical provides a rich and engaging springboard for students to explore many subjects in their classrooms and discover connections among various modes of learning.We develop show-related lesson plans in multiple subject areas.
Teamwork: Theater requires extensive creative input from all its participants. Students build ensembles by working together to rehearse, construct, promote, and perform their show. Every role – whether onstage or behind the scenes – is vital for the show’s success.
Central Ohio Costumers Guild
We welcome everyone with an interest in the art of costuming: inviting fashion designers, historic reenactors, professional, educational and community theatrical costumers, cosplayers, renaissance festival participants, and a all those who are interested in the making, wearing and display of costumes.
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We are looking to secure a location that will allow us classes and rental of professional sewing equipment a 3D printing capabilities for the furthering of the art of costuming. Stay tuned!
The Writers Circle
The Writers Circle strives to stimulate the writer in all of us. Whether it is a short story, poem, or your own version of a TED Talk, The Writers Circle wants to hone your craft to make your dreams a reality.
During our meetings we like to share our work, talk about our experiences with writing, and workshops in order to practice our craft. Like any skill, writing is something that needs to be constantly maintained in order to keep its quality-- and we want to encourage keeping that skill honed.
COMING SOON: Writers Circle JR.For students interested in honing their writing skills.
Snapshots Photography
Joining a photography club can be a great way to find motivation, inspiration, and learn more about your craft. Photography is much more than just having a camera and taking pictures. Members have opportunities to hone their skills by understanding and learning about what makes a good photograph, from composition to artistic expression. Teens and Adults Welcome.
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