Improve your improv: theater gives teaching tools to schools
An Atlanta improvisational theater wants to expose Georgia teenagers to its art form, and has created a free program for high school teachers.
The mostly adult-themed Dad's Garage in the Old Fourth Ward is already known among the au courant grammar school set for goofy shows like Uncle Grandpa's Hoo-Dilly Storytime and Foolio's Fun Club. But the people behind the theater think teenagers across the state could learn a lot about life from improv.
“It teaches students to listen to each other, collaborate with one another, and present themselves with confidence. It also helps people to further understand each other and respect one another for their differences,” the theater says in its announcement about the new 10-week program, which includes worksheets and videos.
The material conforms with Georgia's requirements for English and theater arts curriculum, the theater says. Educators can apply by sending an email to outreach@dadsgarage.com. More information here.
About the Author
Ty Tagami is a staff writer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Since joining the newspaper in 2002, he has written about everything from hurricanes to homelessness. He has deep experience covering local government and education, and can often be found under the Gold Dome when lawmakers meet or in a school somewhere in the state.
