Testimonial

"I cannot say enough positive things about Get in the Act drama classes. My children participate in a number of activities, but these classes have been by far the most positive on their overall development as quality people."

Phebe Bell Program Officer, Truckee Tahoe Community Foundation

News

"Hands-on, imaginative approaches to science education, using many of the methods used in the creative arts, have been shown to attract and retain young people in the fields of STEM." (Learning Worlds Institute 2011)

Our Science Theater program grooms students to view science as enriching and worthy of pursuit.


October 2011
pic of male dancerGet in the Act is pleased to announce the expansion of our Science Theater program to the following schools for the 2011-2012 School Year:
  • Kings Beach Elementary School–Kings Beach, CA.
  • Tahoe Lake Elementary School–Tahoe City, CA.
  • Zephyr Cove Elementary School–Zephyr Cove, NV.
  • Donner Trail Elementary School–Kingvale, CA.
  • Sierra Expeditionary Learning School–Truckee, CA.
We sincerely thank our donors and sponsors for the opportunity to serve Sierra Nevada students, schools and faculties.
Testimonial
pic of microphone"The program was amazing! Get in the Act weaved in state standards with exciting lessons that included visuals, movement, skits and so much more! It is authentic, meaningful learning."
Ms. Sarah Stewart, 3rd Grade Teacher, Zephyr Cove Elementary School
September 2011
pic of dancerGet in the Act is thrilled to bring back Science Theater for a second consecutive year to Zephyr Cove Elementary School in Nevada. Students will explore these exciting science concepts using upbeat performing arts techniques: "Energy: Light and Sound" "Electricity and Magnetism" "Weather on the Move" and "New Plants."
Testimonial
pic of paints"I was very impressed with Get in the Act when they came into my classroom and were able to motivate a first grade child who had severe learning issues and who otherwise rarely participated in classroom activities. Get in the Act's activities incorporate all modes of learning and are excellent tools for building skills in young students."
Kathy Muonio, Two–Way Immersion Teacher, Kings Beach Elementary School
September 2011
pic of sheet musicThe California Arts Council announces that Get in the Act has received an "Artist in Schools" grant for the 2011–2012 school and fiscal year. The "Artists in Schools" program from the state's arts agency is designed to support professional teaching artists in residency activities in classrooms and after school programs. Get in the Act collaborated with the EL Dorado Community Foundation in the application for this program.
Testimonial
pic of stage light"I first learned of Get in the Act programs from several parents and a teacher from our school who drove their own children to Truckee once a week to participate in the lessons. Every one of them, often with tears in their eyes, described a program that went way beyond what a typical drama teacher elicits from their students. After observing the classes in action I understand what they mean. I watched their program turn shy, very self conscious youngsters into stage performers. Parents repeatedly say that Get in the Act brings out the best in their children, improving their self esteem and love of the classroom."
Eileen Fahrner Principal, Kings Beach Elementary School
For more information regarding programs contact Get in the Act! Arts in Action, (775) 588-8614 or e-mail info@getintheact.org

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