CTC transforms the classroom through multi-disciplined interactive workshops that spark creativity, encourage collaboration, and inspire action. Professional teaching artists facilitate engaging and inclusive learning opportunities for students while personalizing each experience to the needs and interests of your students and the learning goals of your classroom.
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Bridges is a nationally recognized literacy program using storytelling, theatre, and creative writing to help children develop their critical literacy skills and to transform them into storytellers of their own lives. Our skilled teaching artists animate learning and transform classrooms into communities where students think independently and work collectively. All Bridges workshops can be designed to dive into a specific topic with their classroom. CTC professional teaching artists bring a set of carefully curated stories that align with your school’s current curriculum and classroom goals.
Early Bridges
Recommended for Preschool-grade 1
Through developmentally appropriate practices, teaching artists and classroom teachers collaborate to bring stories to life. Each session engages students in expressive language skill-building and dramatic play.
Early Bridges Residency Pricing
Pricing is based on the number of hours of instruction. Instruction hours are divided into 30 minute-60 minute sessions and scheduled to fit the needs of your classroom. Custom packages of longer or shorter lengths are available upon request.
- 3 hours of instruction | $390.00 per classroom
- 4 hours of instruction | $520 per classroom
- 5 hours of instruction | $650 per classroom
Scholarship information available upon request at schools@childrenstheatre.org
Neighborhood Bridges
Recommended for Grades 2+
Each session encourages students to craft their own stories, question and transform dominant narratives through critical literacy, and perform re-imagined versions of tales for their peers.
Neighborhood Bridges Residency Pricing
Pricing is based on the number of hours of instruction. Instruction hours are divided into 75 minute – 2 hour sessions and scheduled to fit the needs of your classroom. Custom packages of longer or shorter lengths are available upon request.
- 6 hours of instruction | $750.00 per classroom
- 8 hours of instruction | $950 per classroom
- 10 hours of instruction | $1150 per classroom
Scholarship information available upon request at schools@childrenstheatre.org
Creative Play
Recommended for ages 2 – 6
Creative Play is an interactive creative storytelling program designed to support early learners’ social, emotional, and cognitive development. Students participate in creative arts activities to engage the whole body, voice, and imagination as a means of cognitive development in self-regulation, problem-solving, and emotional expression.
Early Learner Residency Pricing
Pricing is based on the number of hours of instruction. Instruction hours are divided into 30 minute-60 minute sessions and scheduled to fit the needs of your classroom. Custom packages of longer or shorter lengths are available upon request.
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- 3 hours of instruction | $390.00 per classroom
- 4 hours of instruction | $520 per classroom
- 5 hours of instruction | $650 per classroom
Scholarship information available upon request at schools@childrenstheatre.org
Step Into the Story
Recommended for Preschool – grade 2
You choose the theme, and we will bring it to life by exploring a different picture book each visit! This storytelling experience is enhanced with a blend of multi-modal sensory engagement experiences and imaginative play that focuses on social-emotional learning, sequencing, and literacy skills.
Early Learner Residency Pricing
Pricing is based on the number of hours of instruction. Instruction hours are divided into 30 minute-60 minute sessions and scheduled to fit the needs of your classroom. Custom packages of longer or shorter lengths are available upon request.
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- 3 hours of instruction | $390.00 per classroom
- 4 hours of instruction | $520 per classroom
- 5 hours of instruction | $650 per classroom
Scholarship information available upon request at schools@childrenstheatre.org
“They learn to deal with their own emotions and understand the things they hear. They can bring their stories and feelings to the group in order to be creative and critical. For a kid, it’s fun, but they are learning, they feel safe to take those risks.”
~Educator, Marcy Open School
The CTC education team will work with you to design a personalized experience that fits your needs. Our teaching artists are experienced at facilitating engaging and inclusive learning opportunities while personalizing each experience to the needs and interests of your students.
CTC Workshops are a perfect fit for:
- Scout Groups
- Community Events
- Birthday Parties
- Career Days
- AND MORE!
Pricing varies based on length of workshop. For more information, email schools@childrenstheatre.org or fill out the request form linked above.
Policies
Pricing & Payment Information:
- Prices for classroom residencies and workshops are based on a classroom size of 25 or fewer students. Class sizes beyond that will be charged an additional $15 per hour fee.
- At least 1 adult must participate in the workshop along with the students.
- If you are creating your own residency/workshop, prices will vary from those listed above. To request a quote, please email schools@childrenstheatre.org.
- All rights to students’ work belongs to the school and can be distributed by the school; however, CTC’s logo may not be removed from materials.
- Payment must be completed on or before the first class session unless alternative arrangements have been made.
- If canceled at least 1 week prior to experience, a refund minus a $100 fee for multi-day residencies or a $25 cancellation fee for one-time workshops.
- No refund will be issued if the workshop/residency is canceled after the first session however, a prorated credit may be applied to your school account that can be used for a future workshop, residency, or field trip purchase.
In-Person Workshop & Residency Policies:
- Classroom teacher or school representative must be present during all class sessions.
- All classes must abide by CTC’s online child safety policies and abide by the “rule of 3” so that no CTC representing adult will ever be alone with a student.
- In the event of a medical emergency, while students are participating in their residency, the classroom teacher or school representative is responsible for facilitating assistance and contacting parents/guardians.
Virtual Workshop & Residency Policies:
- Classroom teacher or school representative must be present or reachable during the virtual class session.
- All online classes must abide by CTC’s online child safety policies and abide by the “rule of 3” so that no CTC representing adult will ever be alone with a student in a virtual space.
- In the event of a medical emergency while students are participating in their residency, the classroom teacher or school representative is responsible for facilitating assistance and contacting parents/guardians.
- While we are most familiar with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Flipgrid, these offerings can be facilitated on any technology platform your classroom uses and are specifically designed for virtual learning.