Musical-in-a-Week Residency - Great River Educational Arts Theatre

The Residency program is designed for 5th graders to participate in a capstone project as part of their school day and learning curriculum in their final year of elementary school. Following the show-in-a-week model, GREAT teaching artists work with students Monday -Thursday, leading theatre exercises, auditions, and rehearsals. Through this activity, they are learning the art of theatre as well as life skills such as collaboration and leadership while building empathy and confidence. During the school day on Friday, students perform their show on-site for their classmates, families, and the greater community. This program takes place at school, eliminating the barriers for students to participate. The program not only provides the opportunity for every fifth-grade student in the school to be part of a collaborative production but also builds community and support for the arts.

12/19/2025