Education Residencies
Town Hall Education is proud to partner with schools and community groups in the Lamorinda and Contra Costa areas to bring theatre education to even more places.
Like our onsite classes, Town Hall Education’s Residencies provide a process-based and engaging theatrical experience to students of all ages. Our core values are empowerment, connection and empathy, trust, collaboration, creativity, and commitment. We believe all of these lessons can be learned through theatre education and applied in everyday life.
Programs vary based on the needs of the partnering organizations and range from introductions to theatre to full-length productions. We strive to build community and creativity with students everywhere we go.
Residency Programs are only open for students currently attending the residency location. For classes for all students, please visit our seasonal on-site class page for current offerings.
For more information, or to bring a THEd Residency to a community partner near you, contact Education@TownHallTheatre.com
Current Residencies
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In this class, BVE 4th and 5th graders will learn foundational theatre and playwriting skills through games, exercises, and devised theatre writing. Students will use their acquired skills to craft their own play for the stage to be performed at the end of the class.
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4th and 5th grade 3-5:30pm
Monday Class
Mondays, January 8th-March 11th AND Tuesdays 3-5:30 Jan 16, Feb 20, Mar 19
No Class January 15, February 19, March 18
Performance: March 22nd at 6pmThursday Class
Thursdays, January 11th-March 21st
Performance: March 22nd at 6pm -
In this class, BVE 1st-3rd graders will learn foundational theatre and acting skills through games, exercises, and guided story adaptation. Students will use their acquired skills to bring a story they know to life on the stage. Perfect for first time actors and imaginative storytellers!
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1-3rd grade Wednesdays 2-4pm
January 10th-March 20th
Performance: March 22nd at 6pm -
1st-3rd Page to Stage: $400
4th/5th Burton Valley Revue: $425
We offer payment plans and tuition assistance to any interested registering family.
No student is turned away for financial reasons. Email HERE to apply for the Correll Family Tuition Assistance Fund.
Burton Valley Elementary School
Lafayette Elementary School
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Class Location: LES MPR
Performance Location: Town Hall Theatre
In this class, 4th and 5th grade Lafayette Elementary students will learn foundational musical theatre skills in acting, voice, and dance and apply these skills in the production of the musical, Willy Wonka Jr.
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Tuesday Class
Tuesdays 2:42-5:30pm
Class: November 28 2023-March 19th 2024
No Class December 26, January 2
Tech Rehearsals: Sunday March 24 12:00-3:00pm AND Monday March 25th 2:42-6:00pm
Performances: Wednesday March 27th at 5pm AND 7pmWednesday Class
Wednesdays 1:42-4:30pm
Class: November 29 2023-March 20th 2024
No Class: December 27, January 3
Tech Rehearsals: Sunday March 24 4:00-7:00pm AND Tuesday March 26th 2:42-6:00pm
Performances: Thursday March 28th at 5pm AND 7pmThursday Class
Thursdays 2:42-5:30pm
Class: November 30th 2023-March 21st 2024
No Class: December 28, January 4
Tech Rehearsals: Friday March 22nd 2:42-6:00pm AND Sunday March 24th 8:30-11:30am
Performances: Friday March 29th at 5pm AND 7pm -
Tuesday Tech Crew
Classes: Tuesdays 2:42-5:30pm, February 27-March 19
Tech Rehearsals: Sunday March 24 12:00-3:00pm AND Monday March 25th 2:42-6:00pm
Performances Wednesday March 27th at 5pm AND 7pmWednesday Tech Crew
Classes: Wednesdays 1:42-4:30pm, February 28th-March 20th, 2024
Tech Rehearsals: Sunday March 24 4:00-7:00pm AND Tuesday March 26th 2:42-6:00pm
Performances: Thursday March 28th at 5pm AND 7pmThursday Tech Crew
Classes: Thursdays 2:42-5:30pm, February 29th-March 21st
Dress Rehearsals: Friday, March 22nd 2:42-6:00pm AND Sunday, March 24th 8:30-11:30am
Performance: Friday, March 29th at 5pm and 7pm -
Stage Crew: $75
Performance Cast: $325
We offer payment plans and tuition assistance to any interested registering family.
No student is turned away for financial reasons. Email HERE to apply for the Correll Family Tuition Assistance Fund.
Glorietta Elementary School
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This program is for 4th/5th grade students at Glorietta Elementary.
Based on Roald Dahl’s beloved book, Matilda Jr. is a gleefully witty ode to the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the "revolting children" who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson.
Packed with catchy songs and high-energy choreography, Matilda Jr. is a joyous kid power romp. With plenty of parts to go around - 19 featured roles to share, as well as ensemble parts for all - Matilda Jr. is ideal for all performer experience levels. And with multiple settings for scenes & some imaginative prop effects, it offers plenty of opportunity for hands-on production crew creativity & responsibilities.
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Rehearsals: Wednesdays beginning November 29 1:10-3:50pm
Makeup day if needed: Mon April 15 2:50-5:30pm
Tech Rehearsals:
Wednesday April 17 1:10-4:20pm
Monday April 22 2:50-6pmPerformances: *performer call time typically 1hr before show
Thursday April 25 @ 6:30pm
Saturday April 27 @ 2:00pm -
Classes: begin Wednesday February 21 1:10-3:50pm
Makeup day if needed: Mon April 15 2:50-5:30pm
Tech Rehearsals:
Wednesday April 17 1:10-4:20pm
Monday April 22 2:50-6pmPerformances: *crew call time typically 1hr before show
Thursday April 25 @ 6:30pm
Saturday April 27 @ 2:00pm -
Rehearsals: Thursdays beginning November 30 2:50-5:30pm
Makeup day if needed: Tue April 16 2:50-5:30pm
Tech Rehearsals:
Thursday April 18 2:50-6pm
Tuesday April 23 2:50-6pmPerformances: *performer call time typically 1hr before show
Friday April 25 @ 6:30pm
Saturday April 27 @ 6:00pm -
Classes: begin Thursday February 22 2:50-5:30pm
Makeup day if needed: Tue April 16 2:50-5:30pm
Tech Rehearsals:
Thursday April 18 2:50-6pm
Tuesday April 23 2:50-6pmPerformances: *crew call time typically 1hr before show
Friday April 25 @ 6:30pm
Saturday April 27 @ 6:00pm -
Tuition for this Program will be run by Glorietta Parents Club. Registration will open Friday, September 29th @ 12pm on MTK. Please make sure you are logged on before this time to ensure a smooth process.
Performance Cast enrollment: $450
Tech Crew enrollment: $300
Springhill Elementary School
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Class Location: Springhill MPR
Performance Location: Town Hall TheatreIn this class, 5th grade Springhill Elementary students will learn foundational musical theatre skills in acting, voice, and dance and apply these skills in the production of the musical, Elf Jr.
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Classes: Tuesdays, 2:42-5:30pm August 22nd-November 28th (No class November 28th)
Dress Rehearsals: Monday December 4th 400-7:00pm AND Wednesday December 6th 4:00-7:00pm
Performances: Tuesday, December 12th at 5:00pm and 7:00pm
Registration for this program is closed.
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Tuition: $475
Wednesdays, 1:42-4:30pm August 23rd-November 29th (No Class November 22nd)
Dress Rehearsals: Tuesday December 5th 4:00-7:00pm AND Monday December 11th 4:00-7:00pm
Performances: Wednesday, December 13th at 5:00 and 7:00pm
Registration for this program is closed.
Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School
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For JM Students only.
In this lyrical, atmospheric interpretation of Peter Pan, Jeremy Bloom strips the familiar story down to its emotional essence. Peter lures Wendy away from her nursery to the magical world of Neverland, where she joins his adventures with Tinker Bell, Tiger Lily, and the menacing Captain Hook. A low-tech, inventive adaptation that pays homage to the darker themes of J. M. Barrie's original, Peter/Wendy will mesmerize audiences of all ages.
Rehearsals meet in the JM Auditorium.
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Tuesdays 2:30-5pm
January 23rd-April 30th
No Class April 2ndTech Rehearsals: May 7th 2:15-5:30pm AND May 9th 4-7pm
Performances: May 10th and 11th at 7pm
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Tuition: $705
Discount available for PTA families. Please email Erika.March@TownHallTheatre.com to receive the PTA discount.
We offer payment plans and tuition assistance to any interested registering family.
No student is turned away for financial reasons. Email HERE to apply for the Correll Family Tuition Assistance Fund.