The American Place Theatre
Mission:
The American Place Theatre is committed to producing high quality theatre based on work by diverse American writers and to pursuing pluralism and diversity in all its endeavors. We strive to respond to the needs of our time with work that is relevant and cuts deeply into the fabric of American society. Literature to Life® gives students a new form of access to literature by bringing to life the world of the book with performances that create an atmosphere of discovery and spark the imagination.
Contact Information
Address: 266 W.37th Street Flr 22
Telephone: 212-594-4482 xt.22
Website: www.literaturetolife.org
Primary Contact Name: Michelle Philippin
Location
General Information
Type: Arts, In School, Reading/Literacy, Teacher/Administrator Training/Placement/Professional development, Other
Target audience: Students, Teachers, Administrators, Schools
Programs/Services
PERFORMANCES: FIELD TRIP
Description: A Literature to Life Performance is a verbatim theatrical adaptation of significant American literature brought to life by a professional actor. Our Black Box theatre has a 40 seat minimum and a 60 seat maximum. We can accommodate larger groups on special request. Each performance includes a 15 minute pre-show interactive discussion, appx. 1 hour performance, 15 minute facilitated reflection, actor talk-back & Teacher Resource Guide.
Fees for services: $8.00 per student
Ages of students: Ages 7 to Adult
Schools/sites: The American Place Theatre: Black Box
Contact person: Michelle Philippin, Education Associate 212-594-4482 xt. 22
Literature to Life Performances: TOURS
Description: A Literature to Life Performance is a verbatim theatrical adaptation of significant American literature brought to life by a professional actor. We tour our performances locally and nationally. Each performance includes a 15 minute pre-show interactive discussion, appx. 1 hour performance, 15 minute facilitated reflection, actor talk-back & Teacher Resource Guide.
Fees for services: $1,250.00 for a NYC In-school Performance
Ages of students: Ages 7 to Adult
Schools/sites: Schools, Universities and Performing Arts Centers locally and across the nation
Contact person: Michelle Philippin, Education Associate 212-594-4482 xt. 22
RESIDENCIES
Description: A Literature to Life Residency workshop is an in-school experience customized to meet the needs of your classroom. Led by Master Teaching Artists, sessions use high quality theatre, drama-in-education, and significant American literature to foster students' personal connections to cross-curricular, standards-based units of study.
Fees for services: Varies: Please call for details
Ages of students: Ages 7 to Adult
Schools/sites: English, Social Studies and Theatre Classrooms locally and across the nation
Contact person: Michelle Philippin, Education Associate 212-594-4482 xt. 22
