CUSTOMIZED WORKSHOPS

A highly interactive theatre-based program with role play exercises, for kindergarten through third grade students. Students will see content from RESPECT’s educational plays or Role Play Directory and be invited to join RESPECT Actor-Educators on stage to “Jump Into Action” and rework the scenes into kinder, safer, and healthier choices. The workshop may be used as a stand-alone session or as a follow-up after a RESPECT performance to reinforce the lessons learned in the program.

Using theatre, improvisation and role-play based activities that reflect real life experiences, RESPECT Actor Educators empower students in grades 4-6 to “Direct” their own healthy behavioral, emotional and thinking responses to difficult feelings and situations. Students will see scenes based on content from RESPECT’s educational plays or Role Play Directory and be invited to rework those scenes into kinder, safer, and healthier choices that build positive relationships. The workshop may be used as a stand-alone session or as a follow-up after a RESPECT performance to reinforce the lessons learned in the program.

Our lives are full of different kinds of characters, scenes and settings and the stage can be a place where we learn more about ourselves and how we interact with others. In this workshop, RESPECT Actor-Educators work with Middle School aged students to create a space to Stage Conversations using theatre activities and role play. Students will see scenes based on content from RESPECT’s educational plays or Role Play Directory and be invited to rework those scenes into kinder, safer and healthier choices that build positive relationships. The workshop may be used as a stand-alone session or as a follow-up after a RESPECT performance to reinforce the lessons learned in the program.

Our lives are full of different kinds of characters, scenes and settings and the stage can be a place where we learn more about ourselves and how we interact with others. In this workshop, RESPECT Actor-Educators work with High School through College aged students to create a space to Stage Conversations using theatre activities and role play. Students will see scenes based on content from RESPECT’s educational plays or Role Play Directory and be invited to rework those scenes into kinder, safer and healthier choices that build positive relationships. The workshop may be used as a stand-alone session or as a follow-up after a RESPECT performance to reinforce the lessons learned in the program.

With the collaboration of Actor-Educators, RESPECT’S Artist-In-Residence programs use theatre and role play to help students navigate topics such as bullying, boundaries and healthy relationships. The program culminates with the creation of an original artistic piece that expresses what the students learned in the program. This multi-session program is tailored to meet the needs of students in grades K-12.

Hold That Thought! is a small group, multi-session program that incorporates cognitive behavioral principles of learning and theatre education. This program introduces and reinforces important social skills that empower students to “hold” their thoughts and feelings, while practicing safe and positive ways to “stop and think” before they respond. Hold That Thought is tailored to meet the unique needs of each small group. The sessions are led by a team of RESPECT’s Actor-Educators and Education Director, Kathie McGee, MA, and the School Counselor, in consultation with RESPECT Executive Director, Dr. Patricia Newman.

RESPECT’s highly interactive workshops for parents and/or teachers are individualized and designed to meet the needs of the group. Topics and presentations vary based on need and situation. Please contact us to talk about the format and content of your workshop.

RESPECT uses their unique role-playing approach to present problems in improvised settings while blurring the wall between actor and spectator. RESPECT uses site-specific dilemmas to build role-plays making a custom-tailored workshop or series to enhance a group’s communication skills using the collective knowledge of participants. All sessions are interactive and are appropriate for any topic such as: Workplace Conflict Resolution; Parenting Challenges; Personal Development; etc. Some of RESPECT’s previous trainings have been for Project Everlast on job retention skills, Thrive Clubs focusing on life-skills for children of immigrant families, Open Door Mission on parenting skills, and Building Bright Futures for childcare site directors.