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. Projects include:
- THE JOURNEYS: After seeing an Epic performance of one of the classic plays from Epic’s repertoire, students work with an Epic artist in their classrooms to respond to the key socio-political questions of the play. They then write their own versions of the play and perform them alongside Epic’s professional actors.
- MAKING HISTORY: Students work with Epic artists in their U.S. and Global History classrooms, using theatre-making to bring historical characters, themes and questions to life.
- OFF-BROADWAY: Epic artists from our Off-Broadway productions visit classrooms to prepare students to see matinee performances. In select partner schools, Epic holds rehearsals in classrooms enabling students to participate in the rehearsal process.