Education and Access

TheatreSquared is committed to being a leader in Northwest Arkansas for arts-in-education, access programs and lifelong learning. In addition the programs detailed below, TheatreSquared also offers youth training, adult acting classes and the Arkansas Playwrights Workshop.

In the Classroom

TheatreSquared has partnered with some of the nation's leading arts-in-education providers to offer professional development for teachers, student workshops in the classroom, and year-long residencies for literacy programs designed to engage students in active learning.

Teachers: read more about classroom offerings and find out how you can get involved here >

At the Theatre

TheatreSquared offers junior high and high school classes significantly subsidized group rates (up to 75% off of single ticket prices) through corporate and foundation support. Performances include an engaging discussion with cast members after the show, a half-day workshop for educators to integrate the experience into the classroom, and free teaching materials and study guides prepared by T2 education staff. Learn more >

To reach new audiences, T2's 30 Under 30 program allocates 30 tickets at each performance for theatregoers under 30 years of age at a significantly reduced ticket price.  This access subsidy is made possible through community sponsorships.
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T2 Artists' Forums

In co-production with the award-winning Fayetteville Public Library and NPR affiliate KUAF, TheatreSquared is pleased to offer a free public discussion series to create a broad context for each work on our stage. Ozarks at Large producer and host Kyle Kellams moderates a discussion with each show's director, cast and special guests in the library's Walker Community Room. 2010/11 Artists' Forum dates are as follows*:

December 2, 2010, 6:30pm — Every Christmas Story Ever Told Artists' Forum
January 17, 2011, 6:30pm — Sundown Town Artists' Forum
April 5, 2011, 6:30pm — Reasons to Be Pretty Artists' Forum

*A special season kickoff event, featuring selections from the season opener The 39 Steps, will be held in August 2010 with final date and location yet to be announced.

Lifelong Learning

TheatreSquared is pleased to partner with adult learning institutes, fellow cultural institutions, book clubs and interest groups to create a full-cycle conversation around the work on our stages. Guests artists lead engaging discussions and behind-the-scenes insights to help create a fuller theatrical experience.

Want to involve your class, school or interest group?

Contact Morgan Hicks, Director of Education and Program Development >