2010 - 2011

EXTENDED the stage of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall into the classroom by continuing its commitment to literacy with productions of four well loved children’s books. Wowed the Schooltime audience with dance, history, science and cultural productions.

PARTNERED for the 14th year with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in the prestigious Partners in Education Program providing professional development workshops in conjunction with the School Board of Sarasota County.  This year a new partner, YEA Arts, was added to provide additional support for teaching Arts Integration.

TEAMED with the School Board of Manatee County Project STAGE to provide professional development to Manatee County teachers in Title I elementary schools through a Department of Education three year grant with the objective of improving literacy through the integration of performing arts into classrooms.

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