SchoolPartnerships

Arts Education That Builds Confidence, Creativity & Community

School partnerships

Pre-K-12th Grade

For nearly two decades, Brooklyn Acting Lab has partnered with schools to provide engaging, high-quality theater experiences for students in Pre-K through 12th Grades.

Whether you're looking for an after-school theater program, an in-school residency, a musical production, a talent show, or a custom arts experience, our team of teaching artists works closely with schools to create programs that inspire creativity, build confidence, and strengthen community.

Let's create something extraordinary together.

School Partnerships

Brooklyn Acting Lab teaching artists leading a school theater program

School Partnership Pathways

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Choose the partnership model that fits your school community. Each pathway can be tailored to your schedule, goals, space, age group, and budget.

Students collaborating in an after-school theater program

Weekly on-site classes

After-School Theater Programs

Weekly theater classes held on-site at your school.

Students build acting, storytelling, collaboration, and performance skills through games, improvisation, scene work, and ensemble-based learning.

Programs can be tailored for:

Pre-K-K
Elementary School
Middle School
Multi-age groups

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Brooklyn Acting Lab in-school theater residency

Drama inside the classroom

In-School Residencies

Bring theater directly into the classroom.

Our residencies integrate drama with literacy, social-emotional learning, history, and creative expression. Residencies can range from a single workshop to a multi-week program.

Examples include:

Storytelling & Creative Drama
Playwriting
Devised Theater
Curriculum-Based Theater Projects
Public Speaking & Presentation Skills

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Students preparing a musical theater production

From rehearsal to final curtain

Musical Theater Productions

From first rehearsal to final curtain, Brooklyn Acting Lab can guide students through the process of mounting a full musical production.

Students receive training in:

Acting, singing, movement, and choreography
Ensemble building
Performance skills

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School performance event supported by Brooklyn Acting Lab

Talent shows and community events

Talent Shows & Special Events

Need support for a school talent show, arts celebration, family event, or performance showcase?

We currently collaborate with several Brooklyn schools on annual talent shows and community performances.

Our team can help with planning and organization, rehearsals, emceeing, technical coordination, and day-of event production management.

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Why Schools Choose Brooklyn Acting Lab

Experienced Teaching Artists

Our team consists of professional theater artists and educators with extensive experience working with children and teens.

Flexible Programming

We work with schools to create programs that fit their goals, schedule, space, and budget.

Student-Centered Approach

We prioritize creativity, collaboration, confidence-building, and joy.

Proven Track Record

For over 18 years, Brooklyn Acting Lab has served thousands of young artists through classes, productions, summer programs, residencies, and school partnerships.

Current & Past Partnerships

Brooklyn Acting Lab has proudly partnered with schools and community organizations throughout Brooklyn, including:

PS 107
PS 29
PS 58
PS 10
PS 9
PS 312
The Brooklyn New School
BUGS
The Urban Assembly for Collaborative Healthcare
The Brooklyn Waldorf School

Custom Programs

Every school community is different.

If you have an idea for a residency, production, enrichment program, or arts experience, we'd love to collaborate. We can design customized programming that aligns with your school's educational goals, community values, and available resources.

Let's Work Together

Whether you're looking for a one-day workshop, an ongoing residency, an after-school theater program, or a full-scale production, Brooklyn Acting Lab can help bring meaningful arts experiences to your students.

Interested in partnering with Brooklyn Acting Lab? Schedule a conversation below.

School Partnership Inquiry

Let's Start a Conversation

Tell us a little about your school, your goals, and the kind of partnership you're imagining. A BAL team member will follow up to schedule a conversation.

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