Outreach & Schools
K-12 Performances and Workshops
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“Heather and Darren’s respect for students’ impressions and ideas is an outstanding feature of their work... at every level.”
PUSH Physical Theatre DISCOVERS the potential of young imaginations, GUIDES children in creative, expressive movement and BUILDS confidence and healthy esteem by maturing self-identities in a safe and nurturing environment.
PUSH has a long history of creating arts education programming for K-12 and college students. Performances include selections of their work followed by an audience talk-back. Discussion topics include human relationships, social interaction, stereotypes, etc. Workshops introduce students to the movement arts and support curriculum areas such as physical science, character development and literacy.
How PUSH values students:
Our performances for children are never “one size fits all”. We select performance pieces in coordination with the venue and take into account school/district wide themes, curriculum focus areas, key words/concepts as well as areas of concern to create an event that reinforces the goals and values of the presenting school/organization.
All performance are grade level specific. That means we won’t treat your high-schoolers like they’re still in elementary school – promise.
We know that children, in particular, are likely in a highly impressionable state due to the performers ‘celebrity’. We realize that what we say and do can have a huge impact (positive or negative). We strive to reflect the core values of the presenting school/organization both on and off the stage. The performance exists to serve the children in the room rather than just our artistic vision.
We will guide the students throughout the performance. None of our connections are set in stone - if schools, teachers or teaching artists come up with any connections, key words or concepts, let us know. We would be happy to refer to them during the performance.
Ready to book PUSH? It’s easy just send an email or pick up the phone (585) 415-7874 – we’re ready.
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College students, community groups and lifetime learners
PUSH offers performances, lectures, talks, workshops and residencies for assisted living facilities, gyms, community programs, church groups and more.
All ages, abilities and training backgrounds are welcome. PUSH works with professionals and college students, children, people with developmental disabilities, learning challenges, disenfranchised students and lifetime learners.
Do you have a non-traditional space or a low-tech venue? We can work with that:
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PUSH for Artful Aging
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Movement for Actors & Dancers
Inclusive Arts for All
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