Let LCT’s professional artists bring their extensive experience into your classroom. An LCT residency program is designed to offer young people the opportunity to learn in a dynamic, fun and challenging way. LCT tailors a residency to the needs of your students, curriculum and budget. LCT offers residencies that range for a one time visit to a month long intensive program. LCT offers a variety of residencies which include these examples:

Drama Residencies

Theatre In Education

In Class Residencies

PERFORMANCE WORKSHOPS Two week intensive unit culminating in a performance. LCT provides all scripts, costumes, props and scenery.

KENTUCKY CORE CONTENT - Elements of Drama This residency is a one time visit to assist students in preparation for the KCC testing. * ACTING Learn the fundamentals of acting, including much of the vocabulary covered in the Kentucky Core Content

SPOTLIGHT ON READING Students explore popular literature through drama, creative writing, art and movement.

SCIENCE AND ART Students can explore a variety of scientific concepts using drama. Experience the wonders of nature, animals, bugs, weather, plants, recycling, or the rain forest through the use of role-play, movement and pantomime.

Drama Residencies engage student’s imaginations as they:

Create and analyze characters and the world around them

Understand the basic principles of drama and theatre

Teach students to compare and contrast various contexts

Build decision making, strategic planning and problem-solving skills

Gain empathy and understanding from various points of view.

EXPERIENCE:

Pre or Post Show Workshops These creative, participatory workshops explore the themes and subject matter from LCT productions while incorporating basic theatre skills. These workshops are available for all LCT’s Main Stage performances.