Arts Umbrella Stage Coach Theatre Arts Workshop
Last updated on
Monday, September 27th, 2021Experience type:
Virtual Field TripProgram Description
THEATRE ARTS FOR GRADES 1–7
Since 1988, the Stage Coach program has provided free theatre arts workshops to Metro Vancouver elementary schools.
Arts Umbrella teaching artists bring creativity-inspiring activities into local elementary schools over the course of three days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and deliver two workshops per day to participating classes. Workshops run for a maximum of 75 minutes and are offered at 9:00am and 10:45am each day. This program can take up to 6 classes at each elementary school (1 per workshop); each class explores a curriculum-relevant topic through Theatre Arts – experiencing the arts through theatre games, performing, and more. School children have the chance to embrace diversity, explore artistic expression, and nurture community spirit – all while having fun!
A generation of children have experienced these incredible workshops – directly benefiting from free, high-quality arts programming in their schools.
To apply for the BMO Stage Coach program, please email Kelsey Lee, Coordinator, Vancouver Community Programs at klee@artsumbrella.com, and include "BMO Stage Coach" in the subject line. Schools in areas demonstrating high economic, social, and cultural vulnerability will be prioritized. Successful applicants will be notified in 2-5 business days.
For more information about Arts Umbrella and what we do, please visit our website: https://www.artsumbrella.com/
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COVID Precautions
For Fall 2021 (September-December 2021), Arts Umbrella offers these workshops online over Microsoft Teams or Zoom. In order to successfully participate in these workshops, teachers must have access to: Internet, Microsoft Teams or Zoom, a projector, projector screen or large blank wall, laptop with webcam, and external speakers. The laptop must be positioned in the room so that we can see all the students participating. Workshops must take place in a clear, open space (if it's the classroom, please have desks and chairs pushed to the walls). We hold two workshops per day we are booked at the school, for a total of 6 workshops over 3 days. We work with a maximum 6 classes over 3 days (1 class per workshop).
Additional Notes
The workshops have not been developed for Kindergarten classes, preschools, daycares, scouts, guides, or home learning programs.
Teachers must stay in the room with their class for the duration of the workshop. Arts Umbrella teaching artists cannot be left alone with a class and cannot provide remedy or prep recovery to teachers.
Arts Umbrella teaching artists MAY reduce the time length of a workshop, depending on student engagement level on workshop day.
School gym or large, multi-purpose room (approx. 1,000 sqft) must be booked for the workshops in order to allow students to move around. We hold two workshops per day we are booked at the school, for a total of 6 workshops over 3 days. We work with a maximum 6 classes over 3 days.
Please note that this program follows a set schedule of workshops running from 9:00-10:15am and 10:45-12:00pm each day we are booked (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). This schedule may run into your school's recess and lunch times - please ensure all teachers at your school that have booked their class for a workshop are aware that this schedule is necessary.
