The center of Pushcart Players' mission, goals, programs, and operation
Arts Education & Learning
Rooted in the belief that the arts are an inseparable part of the human journey and an essential component of the educational process,
Pushcart Players develops intriguing, enriching and enlightening arts experiences.
From an individual workshop to a long term residency, Pushcart makes arts education come alive with
Uniquely Designed Programs to Meet Your Needs
Kids Do Broadway
On-school-time or after: Kids learn all about theater by doing it! Over a period of 12 to 16 weeks, students rehearse, design, and costume familiar Broadway favorites under the direction of Pushcart Players teaching artists. Teachers, parents, and camp counselors, collaborate on a dazzling culminating performance!
Pushcart Jr.
Pushcart’s canon of original musicals (see our repertoire) are adapted for schools and community organizations to be performed by youth ensembles of any cast size. Materials are licensed for self-production, or can be directed by Pushcart education faculty.
Creative Drama Workshops
On-school-time or after: Students develop self-awareness, confidence, and collaboration in dramatic play and self-expression through Theater Exercises, Games, Storytelling, and Improvisation Technique. These activities create an exceptional pathway to learning, and are designed to relate to any curriculum, theme or topic.
Development Through Drama Residency
On-school-time: Over a multi-week period, students experience a more in-depth Creative Drama program that fosters an understanding of theater and creates a proficiency in expression. Comprised of Theater Games, Story Telling, Improvisation Technique and Creative Writing, this “process” rather than “product” oriented program provides an excellent foundation for sequential learning in the arts.
Title I School Arts Integration Programs
Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides federal funds to schools serving economically disadvantaged students, and has four goals: improving student achievement, increasing student engagement, increasing parent engagement, and improving school climate and culture. Pushcart customizes programming that will serve as a model in using the arts to improve your school.
ADA & Exceptional Audiences
Pushcart Players offers a variety of on-school-time programs for special needs populations to make theater education and participation accessible to everyone. Teaching artists work closely with educators and care-givers to tailor a project that meets the talents and interests of students in an inclusive environment. With sensitivity and skill, Pushcart opens the door for students to experience the benefits and joy of active engagement in theater.