Scene Work for Social Skills: A two-week theater class for kids 8-11

This active workshop gives children the opportunity to use theater to play-test social situations in a team-building setting.Social-emotional situations can sometimes feel overwhelming for children, especially those in grades 3-6. Scene work is the foundation of acting, and it's a team effort. This ten-session class (August 5-16 , 2024 from 5-6pm) will focus on team-building, creativity, and improvisational skills, culminating in the children writing and performing scenes for family and friends.This class is designed to accommodate both neurotypical students and those with a variety of needs including ADHD, Autism, and Social Anxiety.

Imagine how difficult it can be navigating the first day of school. Where should I sit? Who should I talk to? What do I say to sound cool? Students will explore tons of scenarios and create - as a team- the ultimate How to Survive the First Day of School (bullies included) Theatrical Guide. Watch your your child's excitement as they practice conquering first day jitters, peer conflict, and self advocacy for the delight of a live, supportive audience of friends and family as the culmination of their 10 day journey!

About the Teacher:

Mandy Steen is the Executive Producer of Seen & Heard Productions, an organization that creates inspirational films and provides low cost access to performing and media arts classes. As an alumn of The Juilliard School of Drama (Group 34) and a teacher with 15 years of teaching experience, Ms. Steen specializes in developing actors of all ages and developmental abilities. In addition to her theatre and film experience, she is a certified Special Education teacher with training in social skills, speech, and literacy intervention techniques. This class is a merging of the social skills programming with theatre arts.

In addition to her experience in theatre and film, Mandy has been a Special Education teacher for 15 years teaching neurodivergent students in a variety of public school settings. With a Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Science from Arizona State University, Mandy began working in the schools as a Speech Language Therapy Assistant while obtaining her teacher certificate. After that, the following years she spent teaching in high school, middle school, and elementary school positions in Oklahoma, Texas, and Virginia.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

3955 Pender Dr #105, 3955 Pender Drive, Fairfax, United States