Online at O-pa
We have a multitude of learning opportunities and engagement activities available at your fingertips! Sit back, relax
and dive right in from the comfort of your home!
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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 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
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:
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:
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:
Watch the streamed live concert series on YouTube!
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 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