Learn about The Winnipesaukee Playhouse Education Department!
Educational programming at the Winnipesaukee Playhouse takes the form of fully realized productions, classroom instruction and exploration, field trips, professional apprenticeships, school and community outreach, teacher training, arts advocacy, and educational materials in support of professional and community theatre productions.
From summer theatre camp to talk-backs, Theatre for Young Audiences to backstage tours, there is truly something for everyone in the Education Department.
|
Talk-Back: Post Performance Q&A with the Cast
Here's your chance to participate in (or just observe) a discussion with the cast. Ask any burning questions you have, comment on the choices made by actors and designers, or just gain a little bit of unique perspective on the play and production. |
|
"How'd They Do That?" Backstage Tour
Have you ever wondered "how'd they do that?" or think you know our secrets and want to prove yourself right? Interested in the way things happen backstage and the inner workings on the production? Join members of our production team for a look behind-the-scenes. |
Photo from A Year With Frog and Toad, Fall 2024. |
Professional Theatre for Young Audiences
Professional Theatre for Young Audiences is a perfect introduction for young students to high-quality professional theatre. Our schools' packages include free workshops either in-class or at the Playhouse, suggested lesson plans and educational materials, tours of the theatre grounds, and other additional activities. Each performance also includes an optional post-show talkback with the actors and crew who will answer your students' questions and talk with them about the show and how live theatre is made. |
|
Summer Theatre Camp
Our integrated arts summer camps offer students ages 5-14 the opportunity to let their creativity shine. With age-appropriate instruction in theatre, art, music, and movement, our one and two-week programs allow students to explore technique, storytelling, physicality, improvisation, and more led by professional, friendly instructors. Check back soon for information about Summer Camp 2025! |
Photo from Urinetown: The Musical, Fall 2019 |
Education Department Shows
Each year we offer between two and four fully staged productions for ages 8-18. These professionally-produced plays and musicals rehearse in the afternoons and evenings and culminate in high-quality performances that are open to the public. |
The Winnipesaukee Playhouse Education Department promotes the developmentally appropriate acquisition of theatrical skills, fosters a life-long appreciation of the technique, history, and literature of theatre and its ancillary fields of study, and—above all—seeks to inspire its students to use theatre as a tool to develop empathy, with which they may explore and come to better understand the world.
Check out this video to see some past Education Department productions!
Contact the Education Department!
Questions, feedback, and ideas are always welcome. We would love to hear from you!
603-279-0333 | [email protected]
Questions, feedback, and ideas are always welcome. We would love to hear from you!
603-279-0333 | [email protected]
