Theater Essentials Online is a library of video lessons for grades 7-12 led by local theater professionals. Designed to be completely flexible for in-person, hybrid or fully remote models of learning, each video lesson connects with state standards and includes study guides, student worksheets and other resources. 

Check out the program here

Check out past digital workshops:

April 9, 2020 | Orpheum Backstage Workshop

April 23, 2020 | Audition Technique Workshop with Kevyn Morrow

April 30, 2020 | Dance Discussion and Q&A with Ray Mercer

May 8, 2020 | Audition Technique with Q. Smith and lawrence Stallings

May 15, 2020 | Ballet technique with Shay Bland

May 28, 2020 | NHSTA Alumni Panel

Free Wednesday Warmups with Disney Musicals In Schools Teaching Artist and Community Engagement Specialist, Aaron Derell. These 10-minute virtual warmups will offer the opportunity for you to get up and move your bodies in a fun and educational way. 

Past warmups:

Warmup 1

Warmup 2

Warmup 3

Warmup 4

Warmup 5

Warmup 6

Warmup 7

Warmup 8

Free Digital Jazz Lessons with Jazz Academy Teaching Artist, Shawn Bell. These short lessons will help students of all ages learn about the different concepts behind jazz improvisation. Feel free to share the lesson with other students and families as well!

Miss the first few lessons? We've got you covered - just click on any of the links below to view:

Lesson 1 | Rhythm

Lesson 2 | Vocabulary

Lesson 3 | Style

Lesson 4 | Music Theory

Lesson 5 | TRANSCRIPTION

Lesson 6 | PRACTICE Plan

Join WeBop teacher Ms. Kim as she teaches modified versions of our favorite classes from the ABCs of Jazz andMeet the Jazz Band. These band weeks go over the concepts and music with a full rhythm section to help and are open to both families who have experienced WeBop before or families who want check it out for the first time. It's a great activity to help get the family up and moving together. They are geared for kids ages 2-5.

Past sessions:

The ABC's of Jazz

Meet the jazz band

Our live concert series was streamed to Facebook and YouTube every Wednesday at 12:00 PM and Saturday at 6:00 PM this summer to be enjoyed from the comfort of your home. Concert's are 45 to 60 minutes long and can still be viewing by clicking below.

Click here for details on how to watch and to check out the lineup

We really miss our performing arts community, and since we can't be together right now, we've created some Spotify playlists to get you through! Whether you're a Broadway super fan, jazz enthusiast, or simply enjoy today's latest hits - we've got a playlist for you. Every Friday we'll add a new one to work into your mix.

April 17, 2020 | OpaInterlude

April 24, 2020 | 2019 Tony Awards

May 1, 2020 | Best of Broadway 20/21

May 8, 2020 |  Summer songs from the stage

May 15, 2020 | IDEA Committees Local Tunes

May 29, 2020 | Jazz on your green

September 2020 | Holland Center Outdoors

October 2020 | National Hispanic Heritage Month

October 2020 | Halloween