For Educators

Out of the Box

Free arts-integrated workshops that weave together ELA and theatre. Students explore literature through creative drama, improvisation, movement, and music.

Arts-Integrated Learning

Literature, Brought to Life

Out of the Box workshops are designed to ignite the imagination and engage students. By weaving together ELA and theatre, students gain a deeper understanding of the text, learn to analyze theme, and develop critical-thinking skills. They discover how to effectively communicate ideas, emotions, and narratives while building confidence in their voices.

These workshops foster collaboration, encouraging students to work together in a creative and supportive environment that enhances comprehension and retention of literary concepts. Best of all, they're easy for teachers to use.

Charleston Stage is an Arts Grow SC collective network partner. The Out of the Box project is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Workshop Library

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The Four Money BearsK–2SlidesVideo
Dragons Love TacosK–2SlidesVideo
Hidden Figures3rd–5thSlidesVideo
Miscalculations of Lightning Girl6th–8thSlidesVideo
How to Code a RollercoasterK–2SlidesVideo
Diary of a Wimpy Kid6th–8thSlidesVideo
A Boy, a Budget, and a Dream3rd–5thSlidesVideo
Millionaires for a Month6th–8thSlides
Junie B., Toothless WonderK–2SlidesVideo
Last Stop on Market Street3rd–5thSlidesVideo
The Lightning Thief6th–8thSlidesVideo
A Rover's Story6th–8thSlidesVideo
The Color of Sound6th–8thSlidesVideo
Frog and Toad All YearK–2SlidesVideo
Save Me a Seat3rd–5thSlidesVideo
Charlotte's Web3rd–5thSlidesVideo
The World of Eric CarleK–2SlidesVideo
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Out of the Box for Educators

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