SILENT FILM ERA AND WURLITZER ORGAN
Student Lecture/Demonstration
(FREE; Advance registration required)
Monday, June 8, 2009, 10:00 am
The Paramount Theatre          
Grades 3-12, 60 minutes (tour available afterwards)

Bring your students to the Historic Paramount Theatre in downtown Seattle to step back in time to the 1920s. Hear the Paramount’s own Mighty Wurlitzer organ, see a segment of a silent film and learn about the silent film era- a perfect opportunity for students to learn about theatre, music and history. This Lecture/Demonstration with organist Dennis James will include: demonstration of the organ and sound effects; discussion on the silent film era and composing/scoring for silent film; and a screening of a short silent film. Tours of the theatre available afterwards for interested groups (please specify with reservation). More information on student programs here. To reserve tickets for your group email studentprograms@stgpresents.org.

MOORE INSIDE OUT
Site-specific Performances and Installations
June 20, 2009, 6:00 pm-10:00 pm
The Moore Theatre

Performance and installation artist take over the historic Moore Theatre for one unforgettable night. If you think the spectacle only happens on stage, think again. Regional artists are selected to create works in diverse locations of the theatre and re-interpret the rich 100 year history of The Moore. Presented by 4 Culture, the Site-Specific King County Performance Network and Seattle Theatre Group.

DANCE THIS
DANCE This Summer Training Intensive (ages 13-22)
June 22-July 3, 2009
Pacific Northwest Ballet, The Phelps Center (Seattle Center)

The DANCE This Summer Training Intensive is an opportunity for young dancers (ages 13-22) at all levels to immerse themselves in dance over the course of two weeks. Students will be exposed to a wide range of dance styles and techniques in a supportive, yet challenging atmosphere. Instruction includes ballet, modern, jazz, Afro-Latin, African, hip-hop and special workshops. Download the registration form here. For more information, email Education.

DANCE This Performances
July 10, 2009, 1:00 pm (Youth Group Matinee- see below for more details)
July 11, 2009, 7:30 pm (Public Performance)

DANCE This brings together teen performers from diverse communities for collaboration and to share their culture through the art of dance. The performance features young local dancers in collaboration with professional artists performing cross cultural dances—both traditionally rooted and contemporary in form. Full 2009 line-up forthcoming. To purchase tickets to the public performance, click here.

Youth Matinee ($5; Open to youth community groups; Reservations required)
July 10, 2009, 1:00 pm
The Paramount Theatre

For more information or to reserve tickets for your youth community group for the matinee, email studentprograms@stgpresents.org.

DANCE This CAMP @ CENTRUM
August 2-8, 2009
Centrum in Port Townsend, WA

NEW for 2009! Open to high school students, DANCE This Camp @ Centrum is an opportunity for young dancers at all levels to study dance for one week in beautiful Port Townsend, WA. Styles include ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, social and African dance. Please note: this is a residential program/camp. Register online now. For more information, download the registration form here.

• Alley Cat Theatre
  A series of performances featuring local performers. More information to come.
  
  
• Black Achievers Program Partnership
  STG partners with the Meredith Matthews YMCA Black Achievers Program to expose students to a wide range of performing arts programs. Activities for participants include on-site participatory workshops in music, dance and theatre, a Careers in the Arts presentation and attendance at six STG presentations at the Paramount and Moore Theatres throughout the 2008-2009 season.
  
  
• In-school Workshops and Residencies
  Interested in a hands-on arts experience for students at your school? STG offers residencies available in cultural and contemporary dance and music with Northwest-based artists. Arts instruction is available to suit your school’s interests and needs—varying from a one-time workshop to multiple week residency. Activities are in line with Washington State Arts EALRS and are tailored to students' skill level and ages.  
  Grades: Elementary, Middle and High School
  Contact: studentprograms@theparamount.com for scheduling and pricing.


• Historic Tours of The Paramount and Moore Theatres
  Seattle Theatre Group gives the public a chance to learn more about the historic Paramount and Moore Theatres while giving them a glimpse behind the scenes. Free; once a month; the first Saturday of every month at 10am at The Paramount & the second Saturday of every month at 10am at The Moore Theatre. For more information, click here.


• Student Tours: STG offers free tours of the historic Paramount and Moore Theatres for educators and students ages seven and up. Tour guides introduce students to theatre architecture, design, history and technical aspects. Schedule tours upon request for student groups.
  
  
• Theatre Access Program (TAP)
  STG annually provides thousands of tickets to performances at The Paramount and Moore Theatres to school groups, youth organizations, community centers, social service organizations, young artists and seniors who would otherwise be unable to afford the opportunity. To apply, click here.
  
  
• The Young Choreographers Lab
  The Young Choreographers Lab is for teens interested in pursuing their artistic vision as choreographers as well as dancers. Up to 20 teens are selected each year to investigate movement invention. In the fall, participants meet once a week, for eight weeks for choreography master classes and in the spring selected choreographers create a larger work—all with the mentorship of leading Seattle choreographers. For more information or to apply, email Education.