Traveling Theatre - Our Philosophy

Our Philosophy

At Traveling Theatre, we believe enrichment education should be available to every student in every school. Ultimately, we believe enrichment should be an integral part of every child's education, whether it be held before school, integrated within the regular curriculum, or during after school hours.

Enrichment education allows a child to:

Learn through his or her interest areas,
Receive an appropriately challenging curriculum,
Experience integrated learning rooted in personal learning needs and learning styles,
Interact within a group, and
Work independently for continuous exploration and study.

At Traveling Theatre, youth are allowed such opportunities through our integrated arts curriculum. Our programs address the social emotional needs of the youth, support the development of literacy across all cultures and backgrounds, and engage the importance of family and personal history as the youth learns his or her place in this world and his or her effect on the future of this world.

Through the various lenses of the arts, youth at Traveling Theatre gain life skills, build confidence as they perform in front of others, learn to adjust their communication to different types of audiences, and gain an understanding that they share a common human experience with their peers as well as with the community that surrounds.

As Teaching Artists at Traveling Theatre, we strive every day to transfer the creative process and experience at a pace that is appropriate to each individual youth. We offer guidance and support in their choices, experiences, and discoveries in order to foster a sense of lifelong learning in this ever-changing society.

We've formulated the above philosophy by threading the work of many researchers, our personal experiences, and the needs of the community to which we serve.

Student Learning Goals

Critical and Creative Thinking
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Teamwork
Leadership
Social Emotional Wellness
Exploration and Development of Personal Identity
Student Driven Outcomes