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.
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
Burton Valley Elementary School
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1-3rd Grade Intro to Theatre
In this class, students 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 story tellers!4/5th Grade Press Start! Production Class
About the Show: PRESS START transports us inside the bright, pixelated world of video games! When the famous characters we know and love run out of lives, they decide to put on a musical fundraiser that will help them raise gold rings and play on. Through hilarious and heartfelt musical numbers we see the heroes, villains and sidekicks like we’ve never seen them before. But when things go terribly awry, it’s the quiet sidekick Little Mushroom who must find the hero within to help save the day!Past Programs:
2025 1-3rd Intro to Theatre
2025 4th-5th Burton Valley Revue
2024 1st-3rd Page to Stage
2024 4th-5th Burton Valley Revue
2023 4th-5th Burton Valley Revue
2022 4th-5th Burton Valley Revue -
In this class, students will learn foundational theatre and acting skills through games, exercises, and guided story adaptation.
Classes: Tuesdays 2:42-5pm
January 13th-March 24thPerformance: March 24th at 5pm
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Students in this class will grow in on-stage theatre skills as they take on the characters and story of Press Start!
Classes: Wednesdays 1:42-4:30pm
October 22nd-February 11th (No class 11/26, 12/24, 12/31)Technical Rehearsals:
February 18th and 19th at 4-7pmPerformances:
February 20th at 7pm
February 21st at 2pm -
In this class, students will learn foundational theatre and acting skills through games, exercises, and guided story adaptation.
Classes: Thursdays 2:42-5pm
January 15th-March 26thPerformance: March 26th at 5pm
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1-3rd Intro to Theatre: $400
4/5th Press Start: $500Enrollment for all Burton Valley Residency classes through Town Hall Education’s registration portal, Jackrabbit.
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.
About the Show: Xanadu JR. follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California, on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time – the first Roller Disco. (Hey, it's 1980!) But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation, and chaos abounds. This madcap musical features comedy, mistaken identities, disco, and just a little time traveling!
Past Programs:
Finding Nemo Jr - 2025
Matilda Jr - 2024
Annie Jr - 2023
Dear Edwina Jr - 2022 -
Students in this class will grow in on-stage theatre skills as they take on the characters and story of Xanadu Jr.
Classes: Tuesdays 2:50-5:30pm October 14th-February 17th (No class 11/11. 11/25, 12/23, 12/30)
Bonus Rehearsal Day: February 23rd
Technical Rehearsals: February 24th 2:50-6pm AND March 2nd 2:50-6pmPerformances: March 5th 6:30pm AND March 7th 6pm
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Technical Crew will work to help create the world of Xanadu Jr! This class focuses on technical theatre skills like prop building, set painting, running lights, sound, and will act as our stage hands during performances.
Classes: Tuesdays 2:50-5:30pm January 20th-February 17th
Technical Rehearsals: February 24th 2:50-6pm AND March 2nd 2:50-6pmPerformances: March 5th 6:30pm AND March 7th 6pm
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Students in this class will grow in on-stage theatre skills as they take on the characters and story of Xanadu Jr.
Classes: Thursdays 2:50-5:30pm
October 16th-February 19th (No Class 11/13, 11/27, 12/25, 1/1)
Bonus Rehearsal: 2/25/26Technical Rehearsals: February 26th 2:50-6pm AND March 3rd 3:50-6pm
Performances: March 6th at 6:30pm and March 7th at 2pm
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Technical Crew will work to help create the world of Xanadu Jr! This class focuses on technical theatre skills like prop building, set painting, running lights, sound, and will act as our stage hands during performances.
Classes: Thursdays 2:50-5:30pm
January 22nd-February 19thTechnical Rehearsals: February 26th 2:50-6pm AND March 3rd 2:50-6pm
Performances: March 6th at 6:30pm AND March 7th at 2pm
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Registration for this program is run by the Glorietta Parent's Club.
For questions about tuition or registration for this program, please contact the Education Director, Erika March.
Happy Valley Elementary School
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Information for 2025-26 School year programs coming soon!
This program is for 4th/5th grade students at Happy Valley Elementary School.
Students in this program will learn basic through intermediate theatre skills and use those skills to put on a show!
Past Programs:
Willy Wonka Jr - 2025 -
Registration for this program is run by the Happy Valley PTA.
For questions about tuition or registration for this program, please contact the Education Director, Erika March.
Joaquin Moraga Intermediate and Moraga Elementaries
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Information for 2025-26 School year programs coming soon!
This program is for 6th grade students at Joaquin Moraga Intermediate and 4/5th grade students at Camino Pablo, Donald Rheem, or Los Perales Elementaries.
Students in this program will learn basic through intermediate theatre skills and use those skills to put on a show!
Past Programs:
Alice in Wonderland Jr - 2025
Peter/Wendy - 2024
Foundations of Theatre - 2023 -
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.
Lafayette Elementary School
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Information for 2025-26 School year programs coming soon!
This program is for 4th/5th grade students at Lafayette Elementary School.
Students in this program will learn basic through intermediate theatre skills and use those skills to put on a show!
Past Programs:
Madagascar Jr - 2025
Willy Wonka Jr - 2024
Xanadu Jr - 2023
Annie Jr - 2022 -
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.
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
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This program is for 4th and 5th grade students at Sleepy Hollow Elementary School.
Students in this program will learn basic through intermediate theatre skills and use those skills to put on a show!
About the Show: Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!
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Students in this class will grow in on-stage theatre skills as they take on the characters and story of Seussical Jr.
Wednesday Class
Classes: Wednesdays 1:10-3:45pm in Sleepy Hollow MPR
October 1st-January 21st (No Class 11/26, 12/24, 12/31)
Technical Rehearsals:
January 28th 1:10-4:30pm AND February 3rd 2:50-6pm
Performances: February 5th at 7pm AND February 7th at 5pmThursday Class
Classes: Thursdays 2:50-5:30pm in Sleepy Hollow MPR
October 2nd-January 22nd (No Class 11/27, 12/25, 1/1)
Technical Rehearsals:
January 29th 2:50-6pm AND February 4th 1:50-5pm
Performances: February 6th at 7pm AND February 7th at 2pm -
Students in this class will grow in on-stage theatre skills as they take on the characters and story of Seussical Jr.
Thursday Class
Classes: Thursdays 2:50-5:30pm in Sleepy Hollow MPR
October 2nd-January 22nd (No Class 11/27, 12/25, 1/1)
Technical Rehearsals:
January 29th 2:50-6pm AND February 4th 1:50-5pm
Performances: February 6th at 7pm AND February 7th at 2pm -
Technical Crew will work to help create the world of Seuss! This class focuses on technical theatre skills like prop building, set painting, running lights, sound, and will act as our stage hands during performances.
Technical Theatre Class
Classes: Wednesdays 1:10-3:45pm (Location on campus TBD)
December 3rd-January 21st (No Class 12/24, 12/31)
Technical Rehearsals:
January 28th 1:10-4:30pm
January 29th 2:50-6pm
February 3rd 2:50-6pm AND
February 4th 1:50-5pm
Performances:
February 5th at 7pm
February 6th at 7pm
February 7th at 2pm AND 5pm -
Performance Cast: $500
Technical Theatre Crew: $250Enrollment for all Sleepy Hollow Residency classes through Town Hall Education’s registration portal, Jackrabbit.
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.
Springhill Elementary School
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This program is for 5th grade students at Springhill Elementary School.
Students in this program will learn basic through intermediate theatre skills and use those skills to put on a show!
About the Show: Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. Alex the lion and his best friends — Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo — have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public and with regular meals provided for them. Not content to leave well enough alone, Marty lets his curiosity get the better of him and makes his escape — with the help of some prodigious penguins — to explore the world.
Past Programs:
Finding Nemo Jr- 2024
Elf Jr - 2023
The Grunch - 2022
Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr - 2021 -
Students in this class will grow in on-stage theatre skills as they take on the characters and story of Madagascar Jr.
Tuesday Class
Classes: Tuesdays 2:42-5:30pm at Springhill MPR
August 26th-December 2nd (No Class 11/11, 11/25)
Technical Rehearsals: at Town Hall Theatre
December 7th and 9th at 4-7pm
Performances: December 16th at 5pm and 7:30pmWednesday Class
Classes: Wednesdays 1:42-4:30pm at Springhill MPR
August 27th-December 3rd (No Class 11/26)
Technical Rehearsals: at Town Hall Theatre
December 8th and 10th 4-7pm
Performances: December 17th at 5pm and 7:30pm -
Students in this class will grow in on-stage theatre skills as they take on the characters and story of Madagascar Jr.
Tuesday Class
Classes: Tuesdays 2:42-5:30pm at Springhill MPR
August 26th-December 2nd (No Class 11/11, 11/25)
Technical Rehearsals: at Town Hall Theatre
December 7th and 9th at 4-7pm
Performances: December 16th at 5pm and 7:30pmWednesday Class
Classes: Wednesdays 1:42-4:30pm at Springhill MPR
August 27th-December 3rd (No Class 11/26)
Technical Rehearsals: at Town Hall Theatre
December 8th and 10th 4-7pm
Performances: December 17th at 5pm and 7:30pm
Tice Creek School
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Information for 2025-26 School year programs coming soon!
This program is for 6th-8th grade students at Tice Creek School.
Past Programs:
Foundations of Theatre - 2024
15 Reasons Not to Be in a Play - 2025 -
Registration coming soon through Tice Creek School Homeroom.