SCHOOL PROGRAMS

The Gamm Education Department collaborates with elementary, middle, and high school classroom teachers and librarians to enhance their curriculum with a flexible and dynamic teaching model. Short-term and long-term partnerships provide students with resources and strategies for developing literacy and a deep connection to the written word. The Gamm's residency program is available to educators across Rhode Island.

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Title One schools are eligible for grant-supported residencies. Visit our PLAY page for more information.

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Previous partnerships include:

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• Pawtucket School District Schools (10+ year relationship)

• Pawtucket Public Library Kids Book Club

• Public schools in Warwick, Cranston, Providence, Lincoln, Central Falls

• Sophia Academy Art Clubs

• Founders Academy Theatre Classes

• Beacon Charter School

• The Learning Community

• Nowell Academy Arts Education Week

• Jewish Community Day School/Islamic School MLK Day Celebration

APPLIED THEATRE RESIDENCIES

Using the past success of our literacy-based residencies, what we've observed through virtual learning, current research, the developmental benefits of applied theatre activities for young people, we offer in-classroom residencies that address community, identity, stress management, and well-being.

The curriculum focuses on a series of different social emotional themes, incorporating self-awareness, social awareness, and relationship skills; we can also tailor each residency to meet the specific needs of your class community.  This model pairs episodic, interactive performances with group processing activities, based in the practice of Forum Theatre.  

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Our goal is to foster a sense of community and collaboration where all voices are welcomed and heard and students feel supported, while exploring each theme with creative and playful activities. Students and teachers can experience Theatre as a tool for growth.