Education Residencies
Here’s what our community is saying about us!
“My experience with Town Hall was awesome and I’m now interested in being an actor someday when I grow up!”
“My experience with Town Hall was awesome and I’m now interested in being an actor someday when I grow up!”
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.
Why Town Hall Theater? A staple of the East Bay for the past 34 years, we serve the people of Lamorinda through storytelling and community for all ages. Town Hall prides itself on connections and experiences through its patrons and students. Town Hall’s Educational theater does the one thing we set out to do: teach and encourage confidence, kindness, and creativity to tiny humans.
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 Residencies@TownHallTheatre.com
Here’s what our community is saying:
What type of Residency can come to my school?
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Here’s what we bring:
A brief lesson plan for an afternoon workshop, catered to the age/grade level
Two qualified and trained arts educators or teaching artists, ready to lead the structure of the workshop from beginning to end
Here’s what you bring:
A classroom of students ready to play!
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Here’s what we bring:
A detailed curriculum with expectations for each class every week we’re at the school.
Two qualified and trained teaching artists with a passion for educational theater.
Materials used in skills such as piano, speaker, game guide etc.
An elective during the school day as a brain break for students (and teachers!)
Here’s what you bring:
A classroom with space to move around and play games
A class full of can do students ready to explore skills in singing, dancing, and acting
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Here’s what we bring:
A detailed curriculum with expectations for each class every week we’re at the school.
Access to Google Classroom monitored by Town Hall with all theatre materials for music/choreography
Two qualified and trained teaching artists with a passion for educational theater.
An age appropriate comedic play or musical that teaches good morals and encourages child choice creativity.
A final performance, in which family members purchase tickets for the performance
An after school program for students to try something new
Here’s what you bring:
Students excited to try singing, dancing, and acting
A rehearsal space at the school, such as a classroom or multipurpose room where students can take up space
Parent producer (s) to help organize parent volunteers tasks (click here for list of parent volunteer tasks)
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With our Artist in Residency program, THEd sends technicians and designers to your school to train your high school students to run tech for your shows. Students will start with basic theatrical curriculum to get acquainted with tech theater positions. Soon after will be split into “crews” assigned for the show. Artists will oversee all student activities and assignments, as well as serving as supervisors and support during shows.
Students will learn:
Set design and construction
Costume design and maintenance
Lighting focus and design
Lightboard operating as well
Sound design and installation
Sound board operating as well
Stage management
Backstage crew
Town Hall is set on providing programming to fit your school’s needs. Whether that’s a day of one hour workshops to producing full length productions, Town Hall is here to bring the fun to you!
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.
Title to be announced soon for 26/27!
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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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: Tuesdays 2:50-5:30pm
January 20th-February 17thTechnical Rehearsals:
February 24th, 26th, March 2nd, AND March 3rd 2:50-6pmPerformances: March 5th 6:30pm, March 6th at 6:30pm, AND March 7th at 2pm AND 6pm
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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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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!
About the Show: Join Dorothy and her loyal companion Toto as they “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home. Of course, along the way, Dorothy encounters witches (both good and bad), Munchkins, talking trees and winged monkeys. But most importantly, she befriends three unique characters: a Scarecrow with no brain, a Tin Man with no heart, and a Lion with no “nerve.” Their journey to happiness – and self-awareness – is a glowing testament to friendship, understanding and hope in a world filled with both beauty and ugliness.
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.
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Tuesday Cast
January 30th at 5pm
January 30th at 7:30pm
February 1st at 11amWednesday Cast
January 31st at 11am
February 1st at 4pm
February 1st at 6:30pmThursday Cast
January 29th at 6:30pm
January 31st at 4pm
January 31st at 6:30pm
Joaquin Moraga Intermediate and Moraga Elementaries
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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!
About the Show: Join Dorothy and her loyal companion Toto as they “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home. Of course, along the way, Dorothy encounters witches (both good and bad), Munchkins, talking trees and winged monkeys. But most importantly, she befriends three unique characters: a Scarecrow with no brain, a Tin Man with no heart, and a Lion with no “nerve.” Their journey to happiness – and self-awareness – is a glowing testament to friendship, understanding and hope in a world filled with both beauty and ugliness.
Past Programs:
Alice in Wonderland Jr - 2025
Peter/Wendy - 2024
Foundations of Theatre - 2023 -
Students in this class will grow in on-stage theatre skills as they take on the characters and story of Wizard of Oz, Youth Edition.
Classes: at JM Auditorium
Mondays 3:15-6pm
February 2nd-May 4th (No Class February 16th, March 16th, and March 30th)Technical Rehearsals: at Town Hall Theatre
May 11th 4-7pm AND May 13th 4-7pmPerformances: at Town Hall Theatre
May 16th at 2pm and 7pm -
Registration for this residency is run through Town Hall Education’s Jackrabbit registration platform.
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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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!
About the Show: When young Alice finds herself in a strange world where everything seems upside down, she must find her way home…and find herself along the way. As she travels through Wonderland, she encounters all of the iconic characters that audiences have come to love: including the ever-tardy White Rabbit, the grinning Cheshire Cat, a cool Caterpillar, the wacky Mad Hatter, and the hot-tempered Queen of Hearts.
Alice in Wonderland JR. features Disney favorites such as “The Golden Afternoon,” “The Unbirthday Song,” and “Painting the Roses Red” along with brand-new songs, including music from the 2010 live-action film. Whether this is your first experience with Alice or your hundredth, you’ll fall in love all over again with this timeless story of adventure, imagination, and pure fun!
Past Programs:
Madagascar Jr - 2025
Willy Wonka Jr - 2024
Xanadu Jr - 2023
Annie Jr - 2022 -
Students in this class will grow in on-stage theatre skills as they take on the characters and story of Alice in Wonderland Jr.
Classes: Tuesdays 2:42-5:30pm, December 2nd-March 10th (no class 12/23, 12/30)
Technical Rehearsals: March 17th 2:42-6:30pm AND March 22nd 10am-1pm
Performances: Student Matinee Monday March 23rd AND March 24th at 5pm AND 7:30pm
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Technical Crew will work to help create the world of Alice In Wonderland 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 2:42-5:30pm, February 17th-March 10th
Technical Rehearsals: March 17th 2:42-6:30pm AND March 22nd 10am-1pm
Performances: Student Matinee Monday March 23rd AND March 24th at 5pm AND 7:30pm
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Students in this class will grow in on-stage theatre skills as they take on the characters and story of Alice in Wonderland Jr.
Classes: Wednesdays 1:42-4:30pm, December 3rd-March 11th (no class 12/24, 12/31)
Technical Rehearsals: March 18th 1:42-5:30pm AND March 22nd 2-5pm
Performances: Student Matinee Tuesday March 24th AND March 25th at 5pm AND 7:30pm
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Technical Crew will work to help create the world of Alice In Wonderland 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: Wednesdays 1:42-4:30pm, February 18th-March 11th (no class 12/24, 12/31)
Technical Rehearsals: March 18th 1:42-5:30pm AND March 22nd 2-5pm
Performances: Student Matinee Tuesday March 24th AND March 25th at 5pm AND 7:30pm
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Students in this class will grow in on-stage theatre skills as they take on the characters and story of Alice in Wonderland Jr.
Classes: Thursdays 2:42-5:30pm, December 4th-March 12th (no class 12/25, 1/1)
Technical Rehearsals: March 19th AND March 23rd 2:42-6:30pm
Performances: Student Matinee Wednesday March 25th AND March 26th at 5pm AND 7:30pm
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Technical Crew will work to help create the world of Alice In Wonderland 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 2:42-5:30pm, February 19th-March 12th
Technical Rehearsals: March 19th AND March 23rd 2:42-6:30pm
Performances: Student Matinee Wednesday March 25th AND March 26th at 5pm AND 7:30pm
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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: $485
Technical Theatre Crew: $300Enrollment 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.
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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!
Past Programs:
Madagascar Jr - 2025
Finding Nemo Jr- 2024
Elf Jr - 2023
The Grunch - 2022
Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr - 2021 -
Registration for this program is run by the Springhill PFC.
For questions about tuition or registration for this program, please contact the Education Director, Erika March.