We can’t expect people to learn social and communication skills from a worksheet or talk therapy. Therefore, Social Theatre has fun curriculum to be utilized for after school clubs, related services, and for Language Arts.

Transition 18-22 Program

Social Theatre has written a Social Emotional Learning curriculum for the 18-22 population, which includes teaching a social skill every week with practice through improv activities and fun plays. Social Theatre has been helping to run Social Theatre groups which include ways to increase SEL opportunities outside of the group. Improv is a wonderful way to help the transition population to increase social interaction and practice the social skills in order to connect with each other. We have been told by participants that Social Theatre does not feel like we are learning, because it is mostly fun. Whereas, we have been told by professionals that they have never expected certain skills to be produced by their some of their students, and have been very happy with the results.

After-School or Community Curriculum

(Can also be tailored for use in school related services groups)

The Afterschool program is a Flexible Model of a 10 to 14 week curriculum that can be recycled to start your own Social Theatre program. Social Theatre’s afterschool program meets CASEL Standards.

  • Increase excitement of Social Emotional Learning
  • Classroom groups become fun with the help from after school Social Theatre participants
  • Participants who sign up for Social Theatre are typically students at risk
  • Participants become comfortable with collaborative group process
  • Social Theatre participants become community role models
  • Plays can be submitted for publication on Social Theatre’s website and attribution will be given to the school or agency.
  • Making a Difference: Student written plays are available and get hits on our website from all over the world.

Social Theatre™ Social Emotional Learning Sketch Comedy Writing Curriculum

The Language Arts 15 day curriculum meets CASEL Standards as well as many Language Arts Common CORE Standards. The lessons span over 15 days which include leading groups through the process of collaborative writing, how to integrate humor into stories creating sketch comedy, with the Social Emotional Components of Skill Based Improv, social emotional concepts such as

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  • assertive communication,
  • perspective
  • characterization
  • interest level
  • self concept
  • flexibility
  • brainstorming and idea organization
  • giving and accepting feedback
  • problem solving.

Activities to teach the SEL skills are intertwined in the lessons to help the group process of collaborative creation.

License for Social Theatre Program

In exchange for feedback or media……FREE

Can be used as afterschool program, in the classroom, or in related services.

Choose from: Curriculum for LA class (15 day curriculum) or 10-14 day Cycling curriculum Afterschool Program

Prerequisites:

  • Must already work with children
  • Background check
  • Application
  • Resume

Why obtain a license in Social Theatre ™ ?  

Professionals such as teachers, and related service personnel are up against challenges as implementing new ideas and programming. In Social Theatre, leaders are given flexibility to learn alongside students as activities are scaffolded for exposure and social cue recognition. The scaffolding of the activities and improv games begin small and build so that those leading the program can also feel comfortable.

Within humanity, one of our primitive needs is to belong, in which people try to belong some out of the wrong way with trying to be funny. What is important is Social Theatre is learning how to be part of a group process that provides opportunities for collective humor which increases belongingness. Thus, discouraging stand up comedy, which is done individually. The curriculums are designed to cycle and re-cycle and being able to utilze the Social Theatre Sketch Comedy Writing Process for only 10 weeks, or to continue for years.

As Social Emotional Learning programs are in greater demand, afterschool opportunities are needed. However, a challenge presents itself in motivating participants to consistently attend afterschool SEL programs. Some social emotional learning programs teach important skills through listening to books and doing worksheets, but for afterschool programming this would be a hard sell.  Social Theatre ™ presents a fun way to learn and practice “Real Time” social and collaborative skills while giving back to the community. Moreover, kids and teens practice how to utilize healthy and collaborative humor, which can contribute to better coping skills.

License includes:

  • Social Theatre Methodology training 2-3 hours
  • One of following:
    • In theatre program experience training
    • Includes pre-meeting, observation/participation in actual Social Theatre program, post-meeting
    • Group Experience Training: 3 hours Hands on training with other professionals who are also seeking licensing
      Includes experience of entire process
  • Curriculum for Afterschool Community Based Program or LA curriculum.
    • Booklet
    • Press Release and Publicity Flyers
    • Supporting concept posters
    • scene-board
  • video check ins
  • 1 on site visit with Follow Up Conference/for out of state video of performance with Follow up phone conference
  • Use of Social Theatre name for in or afterschool programming
    • Can be used in related services therapy, in LA class, resource class, or specials classes but LA curriculum and afterschool curriculum are written to address those purposes.
  • Established plays that have been written by the licensee’s group can send in plays for review and posting on the website, where the group will get written credit and will be accessible for use around the world.

FREE Consultation on how we can collaborate

If you would like a free consultation to help identify how Social Theatre can be utilized in your agency or school, please contact us at socialtheatre@coreconnectioncc.com

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Cost of Pilot Programs

We have MANY lessons and games that we can combine to a specific curriculum.  Per consultation, training, and in person teaching is $130 per hour. Cost for a pilot curriculum of 10 weeks is free, but after 10 weeks is $400 per each additional 10 weeks. With data collection and/or media useage fees can be adjusted. The Online Library of Skill Based Improv Games is included for term of agreement and program or school can keep the curriculum.