Our Purpose
Countless studies have shown art education improves children’s cognitive development and academic success. It’s not just about teaching them to sing or dance. It’s about teaching them teamwork, time management, focus, discipline, confidence, and so much more.
We are dedicated to providing safe spaces for students to learn and grow through the arts:
Create
By exploring stories, students begin to shape their views and voices in the community.
Collaborate
By working with their peers toward an end goal, students learn the value of cooperation.
Confidence
By participating in performative experiences, students gain self-esteem and the courage of self-expression.
Our Programs
To provide the most comprehensive educational programming, we serve youth (ages 5-18) on a broad spectrum. That spectrum explores two facets of theatre.
First, our programs focus on process-oriented drama. Through exercises like character development, improvisation and role-playing, we actively engage our students. We create an environment where students take ownership of their learning experience, becoming leaders and gaining invaluable like skills—to listen, to enunciate, and to make eye contact. Through this process, students strengthen focus, critical thinking, and self-expression.
Second, our programs explore performance-oriented theatre. We encourage “education through experience,” where students are actively engaged in staged productions. Our students hone their performative talents while participating in culminating experiences—to create theatre for kids, by kids. Through this process, students develop in creative expression, collaborative skills, and self-confidence.
Outreach Residencies
Outreach Residencies integrate arts education into community environments for youth.
Skill-building Classes
Skill Building Classes are non-auditioned, weekly programs, held 4-6 weeks during after-school hours. Our curriculum is developmentally appropriate and for students who have an interest in drama.
Camps
Camps are full-day intensive programs held during spring, summer, and winter breaks.
The RMTC Conservatory
The RMTC Conservatory is a yearlong program for talented young artists to hone their craft through performing in an acclaimed RMTC Performing Ensemble.
Youth Performance Opportunities
Performance Opportunities are available throughout the year for young people interested in being on stage—includes the Emerging Artists program and Discovery Theatre Shows.
