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Poetry & Self Expression

Sun Queen
Students explore identity and culture by writing original “I Am From” poems, then create mixed-media collages using images, colors, and symbols to bring their words and personal histories to life.
 

Poetry Alive!

Leslie Johnson
An energetic poetry-writing residency that includes warmups, original poems, and classroom performance. Engages multiple learning styles and builds confidence through expressive arts.
 

Poetry and Drama: Performances and Workshops

Grumbling Gryphons
A poetry, puppetry and creative drama workshop, customized for various ages and curriculum needs.
 

Poetry in Motion

David Zucker
Poetry in Motion is an award-winning performance that brings children's poetry to life through acting, mime, humor, and audience participation. Featuring works by A.A. Milne, Lewis Carroll, Langston Hughes, and more, it's a captivating 30-year tradition.
 

Poetry Performance

Shanna Melton
Poet and painter Shanna Melton shares powerful performances rooted in culture, love, and identity. Her shows may include her vibrant paintings as a backdrop.
 

Professional Development Workshops

innerAct Theatre Education
Using improv and trust exercises, participants learn ensemble thinking and collaborative skills- no acting experience required!
 

Puppet Manipulation Workshop (Ages 8 and Up)

Tanglewood Marionettes
Participants use finely tuned marionettes in this hands-on workshop led by award-winning puppeteers.
 

Puppet-Making Workshops

Sova Dance & Puppet Theatre
Hands-on puppet-making workshops use storytelling, movement, and visual arts to build SEL and environmental awareness. Creative fun with themes like pollinators, oceans, emotions, and woodland life.
 

Puppetry Workshop

Talking Hands Theatre
Students make hand or rod puppets and retell folktales using their creations. They take their puppets home after the session.
 

Quill'n & Spill'n

Silent Quill
Quill'n & Spill'n blends storytelling and social-emotional learning. Students write poems, narratives, and raps that foster empathy, expression, and self-awareness.
 

Recycled Reflections: Collage Art Made for and From the Community

Faustin Adeniran
Students explore the values and uniqueness of their communities, then create art out of recycled materials reflecting those discussions.
 

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Grumbling Gryphons
Choose from 3 environmental plays highlighting ocean health, energy use, and climate change through music, masks, and storytelling.
 

Science in Motion Movement Workshop

SYREN Modern Dance
Middle and high schoolers explore science concepts through dance, connecting movement to topics in the Next Generation Science Standards.
 

Science in Motion Performance

SYREN Modern Dance
A lecture-demo using dance to explore science topics like quantum mechanics, sparking curiosity and collaborative learning.
 

SEL Through Dance

New England Ballet Theatre
Through books, dance, and creative movement, students learn SEL skills like confidence, teamwork, and expressing emotions. Each class begins with a story and continues with a themed dance activity using fun, engaging props.
 

Self-Branding & Empowerment: Celebrating Individuality

Cristina Ruales
Empower students to define their purpose, navigate social media, and develop their entrepreneurial spirit.
 

Sensory-Friendly/Relaxed Drumming and Neurodiversity

Bob Bloom
A hands-on drumming experience for neurodivergent groups using colorful percussion, movement, and sensory-friendly sound.
 

Shadow Shapes

Flock Theatre
Entire classes perform local legends/history behind shadow screens. Pre-built puppets and grade-level scripts help students engage. An optional fluency study improves low-level readers' fluency through narrator roles and visual connections.
 

Shakespeare in Schools

Flock Theatre
Shakespeare residencies bring the bard to life with performances, workshops, textual analysis, sonnet writing, mask making, and more. Tailored to each grade, Flock artists use engaging methods to help students connect with Shakespeare's timeless works.
 

Sign-A-Long

Lanea Sellem
This vibrant residency combines sign language, storytelling, and movement. Students learn to communicate through creative expression, building confidence, teamwork, and self-awareness. Culminates in a class performance.
 

Silent Quill

Silent Quill
Spoken word poet Silent Quill inspires with powerful performances on identity, resilience, and justice. He mentors youth and builds bridges through storytelling.
 
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