The George Street Playhouse Education Department provides students of all ages with the opportunity to explore the world around them through the dramatic process: to develop creative expression; to enhance communication and creative problem solving skills; to build self -esteem; and to generate an appreciation of theatre arts as a vital force in their lives, laying the foundation for a life-long appreciation of the arts. Education Department programming includes Educational Touring Theatre, theatre classes, in-school residencies, professional development workshops, and a range of community programs.
George Street Playhouse’s Virtual Summer Academy celebrates each student’s artisticexpression; providing a fun, engaging environment to create theatre, develop friendships, and positively collaborate with others. Our classes are ideal for students with or without theatre experience and all classes are taught by professional theatre artists. All classes culminate in a Virtual Sharing with family and friends.
Classroom residencies provide imaginative, differentiated learning experiences for students. Tailored to meet the specific curricular goals of the classroom, residencies enhance literacy, expand creative expression, and cultivate collaboration. George Street Playhouse teaching artists are trained to integrate theatre practice into Social Studies, English Language Arts, and Science classrooms.
GSP is proud to commission and produce touring theatre for young audiences. Conflict resolution, health and wellness, bullying, and character education are addressed by our touring productions. Following each performance, our post-play discussions provide excellent starting points for engaging classroom conversations that can fulfill New Jersey Student Learning Standards for the Performing Arts.
Professionally filmed onstage at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, Tony Award winner Terrence McNally’s hit comedy comes to life for this new streaming production! It is opening night on Broadway, and an unforgettable cast of characters, from the self-possessed leading lady to the starry-eyed coat check boy, is eagerly awaiting “rave” reviews. Equal parts uproarious and heartfelt — It’s Only a Play will remind you why there’s no business like show business.
Award Winning Actress, Playwright and GSP Artist Associate, Laiona Michelle, will offer a ONE- Day only acting workshop for budding artists between the ages of 5-18. Explore exciting theatre games from a top theatre artist as you learn about GSP’s new Academy Programs
George Street Playhouse’s Virtual Summer Academy creates an exciting, exploratory performing arts experience for youth between the ages of 5-18. Our refreshing, thought provoking programing is designed to stretch student’s imagination as they develop theatre skills through all original plays and musicals. All classes are taught by professional theatre artists and are ideal for students with or without theatre experience.
