About this Event
Presented by Jackie Komos of Nashville Children's Theatre
This is an in-person event at United Way of Greater Nashville at 250 Venture Circle, Nashville, TN 37228. Free parking and lunch are provided.
In this session, participants will learn easy, accessible ways to engage students using drama skills and exercises. Exercises presented in this session align with Tennessee state standards for theatre, MNPS standards for SEL, and additional content areas based on the specific workshop.
In this session, participants will explore how drama exercises bring books to life and how to, as facilitators, support their students' use of theater skills to create characters, explore settings, and investigate the themes of a story through active play.
1.5 hours of TN DHS credit is available upon completion of a reflection form. Link to reflection form will be provided following the session.
United Way of Greater Nashville is a Pre-Approved Institution with TrainTN. Documentation of attendance and participation should be entered by your TNPAL verified director in their TrainTN Director Portal.
About the Presenter
JACQUELINE KOMOS (she/her)
Jacqueline Komos (Jackie) currently serves as Nashville Children’s Theatre’s Education & Engagement Manager where she has the opportunity to collaborate with Middle Tennessee’s community organizations and schools to connect children and families with transformative theatrical experiences, and as a Teaching Artist, working in the classroom (virtual and in-person) with youth ages 3-18. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Jackie has performed and taught at multiple theatres in Ohio and Tennessee. Her favorite memories, outside of Nashville Children’s Theatre, include her years performing with the Ohio Light Opera and touring with Columbus Children’s Theatre playing her favorite fairy tale characters. Working at Nashville Children’s Theatre is Jackie’s dream job—she couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity to utilize the performing arts to help youth achieve their full potential and discover all the possibilities life has to offer. Jackie enjoys combining her passions for social justice and the arts together - whether it be providing artistic opportunities for those with little access to the performing arts or devising theatre that inspires dialogue, empathy, and action about the important issues of today.
About Nashville Children's Theater
Our Mission
Believing the culturally curious child is the future, Nashville Children’s Theatre nurtures the next generation of global citizens by providing transformational theatrical experiences which reflect our evolving community, instill profound empathy, and foster personal discovery.
Our Vision
Nashville Children’s Theatre aims to be recognized as an accessible and inclusive haven empowering all young people in Middle Tennessee through cultural literacy and creative exploration.
About Read to Succeed
United Way of Greater Nashville's Read to Succeed program unites early childhood professionals to align knowledge, skills and best practices for lifelong academic success and well-being for children and families. This webinar is part of a new series of trainings designed for those who support children and families. All RTS webinars are recorded at unitedwaygreaternashville.org/rts-training.
United Way of Greater Nashville is a Pre-Approved Institution with TrainTN. Documentation of attendance and participation should be entered by your TNPAL verified director in their TrainTN Director Portal.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
United Way of Greater Nashville, 250 Venture Circle, Nashville, United States
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