Education

Mission

At Epic Theatre Ensemble, we believe that plays are ideally suited for helping students explore the connection between politics and their personal lives. Our education programs use theatre to foster empathy, create civic dialogue, and empower student voices in their communities and beyond.

Epic School Partners include

Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts
Talent Unlimited High School
Chelsea High School
Bard High School Early College
PS/IS 111
Automotive High School
Red Hook High School

Epic In Schools

During in Depth residencies in English and History classrooms in the NYC Public Schools, Epic works with classroom teachers to guide students in the exploration of the relationship between individuals and their society. Working with Epic Teaching Artists, students write and perform theatre productions that inspire and awaken civic engagement.

Epic In-School programs include:

Exploring the relationship between personal freedom and national security in Antigone-in-Progress
Exploring the relationship between money and social responsibility in The Visit
Asking "How do we end a cycle of violence that has deep roots?" by putting Orestes on trial in The Oresteia Project
Exploring the relationship between fiscal security and public health in An Enemy of the People
Placing Constitutional amendments at the center of theatrical debate in The Freedom Project
Asking "Do desperate times demand desperate measures?" in the The Trial of Robespierre
Combining research and collective playwriting to explore socio-political issues in The Citizen Artist Play Festival

Epic Bridges

Epic builds bridges between our in-school programs and our work Off-Broadway, through:

After-school Shakespeare programs that culminate in professional quality performances
Summer Institute that brings together student representatives from our school partners
In-school rehearsals of our Off-Broadway productions
Theatre as Emergency response following 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina
Outreach programs in communities from Kansas to Massachusetts to Maine

Michael Bloomberg, Mayor of New York City December 2002:

"Your Antigone-In-Progress program has been a strong source of support for many students and I thank you for your tremendous efforts. It is always a pleasure to unite with people and organizations that are committed to improving the quality of life for our City's youth and to enhancing the arts community."

Education

Mission

Epic School Partners include

Epic In Schools

Epic Bridges

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