2008 HTY SUMMER DRAMA ADVENTURE

The adventure is over! Look for more education programs offered by HTY this season.

Note: HTY Director of Drama Education Daniel A. Kelin, II has been honored for his work by receiving a Montalvo Arts Center Teacher Artist Fellowship. He will be in residence there from August 15 to December 15, 2008.

HTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS

In-School workshops and residencies integrated with the HCPS III standards

Professional Development workshops for schools and teachers (Kennedy Center Partners in Education)

Organizational partnership possibilities and projects for interested schools and organizations

Honolulu Theatre for Youth has an international reputation for providing quality drama education to young people of all ages, experience, and ability. Each year, thousands of young people participate in one or more of the following programs, each of which encourages creativity, imagination, and an appreciation for theatre arts.

HTY's drama education classes and workshops are offered in support of the Department of Education’s HCPS III. They provide students with the opportunity to exercise their imaginations, become responsible for their own learning, learn to work well with others, be risk-takers and problem-solvers, produce quality work and experiment with acting, writing and design skills within the context of a nurturing environment.

We believe that every child, not just the dramatically talented, should be given the opportunity to learn and grow through the drama experience. HTY’s Drama Education programs range from classroom residencies to serious theatre training.

Below is a listing of all educational programs offered by HTY. Scroll down until you reach the program that interests you.

IN-SCHOOL DRAMA WORKSHOPS/RESIDENCIES
Call 839-9885 to for more information or to sign up for a workshop.

Reignite students’ excitement about learning
While directly addressing curricular needs and the HCPS III Benchmarks

Drama Residencies make learning exhilarating and practical

“It was important to me that the standards could be addressed using an engaging approach.  We could also use drama to reach students in a learning style that suits them.” – 8th grade teacher, Nanakuli Middle School

“It helps me learn by understanding new words and standards like nonfiction writing; especially persuasive.” – 7th grade student, Nanakuli Middle School

Drama Inspires Learning

For more than twenty years, Honolulu Theatre for Youth drama specialists have worked with teachers to help extend student achievement in a range of subjects, from language arts to social studies to science, even math, in ways that significantly involve and engage every student. Tens of thousands of students have benefited from HTY workshops, getting excited about exploring ideas, debating key questions and learning.

Drama Addresses Content Standards

HTY drama residencies connect directly to a wide range of the HCPS III benchmarks, deepening student comprehension and understanding.  Students gain a richer vocabulary, a fuller understanding of the reading process and can directly connect their new learning to the benchmarks. With all residencies, teachers will receive lesson plan packages that outline the connection between the lesson and the benchmarks covered.

Sample Content Focus

LANGUAGE ARTS: Reading Comprehension, Writing Skills, Oral Communication
MATH : Word problems, Numbers and Operations
SCIENCE: Animals, Cycles, Rainforests, Coral Reefs, Ocean Environments, Solar System
SOCIAL STUDIES: Families, Communities, Neighborhoods, World Cultures, Native American Cultures, Hawaiian History and Culture, American and World history
And the GENERAL LEARNER OUTCOMES

“It was a valuable experience because we can utilize the skills with other stories we read, there were leadership opportunities for every student and enhancement of listening skills, which is sorely needed.”    -2nd grade teacher, Keolu Elementary

Costs: Classroom residencies are $100 per session, which last 45-60 minutes. Minimum 5 sessions
Funding: HTY can help you apply for funding through a DOE “Artists-in-the-Schools” grant.

Contact Daniel A. Kelin, II, Director of Drama Education
education@htyweb.org 839-9885/427-4259

OR Virginie Mariès, Drama Education Assistant
edadmin@htyweb.org 839-9885

SECOND STAGE EDUCATION GUIDES are sent to all teachers who bring students to HTY productions throughout the year. These written classroom materials help teachers to enrich the theatergoing experience for their students.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS The drama education staff offers workshops for teachers and in-service education students, as well as training new drama education specialists. HTY is a member of the Kennedy Center Partners in Education.
Call 839-9885 to for more information

SPECIAL PROJECTS AND PARTNERSHIPS feature a variety of unique short and long-term projects in partnership with educational, social, and community organizations. Call 839-9885 for more information.

AFTER SCHOOL AND WEEKEND DRAMA PROGRAMS HTY offers a Summer Drama Adventure and regular drama programs throughout the year. Look for postings on the home page.