Teaching Excellence Through Theater

It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.-William Shakespeare

When children engage with the arts, they cultivate the skills needed to become well-rounded adults. Theater arts, in particular, empower children to excel in public speaking, teamwork, and critical thinking, setting the stage for success in adulthood. By nurturing students' artistic abilities, we can ignite their passion for language arts, history, and mathematics. With the right encouragement, children can learn to overcome their limitations, unlocking their full potential. Fostering a collaborative environment fosters critical thinking skills that will serve them well throughout their lives.


THEATRE

Why Study Theatre

Why Study Theatre?

Because...

...Theatre is SCIENCE.

...Theatre is TECHNOLOGY.

...Theatre is ENGINEERING

...Theatre is MATHEMATICS.

...Theatre is FOREIGN LANGUAGE.

...Theatre is HISTORY.

...Theatre is PHYSICAL EDUCATION.

...Theatre is LANGUAGE ARTS.

...Theatre is BUSINESS.

...Theatre is ECONOMICS.

...Theatre is APPLIED & PRACTICAL ART.

...Theatre is FINE ART

...Theatre is VOCATIONAL EDUCATION.

...Theatre is MEDIA.

Theatre is studied in schools...

...Not because you are expected to major in theatre,

...Not because you are expected to perform all through life,

...Not so you can relax,

...Not so you can have fun,

But...

...So you will recognize BEAUTY,

...So you will be SENSITIVE,

...So you will be closer to an INFINITE BEYOND THIS WORLD,

So you will have more…

...LOVE,

...COMPASSION,

...GENTLENESS,

...GOOD,

In short, More LIFE.

Of what value will it be to make a prosperous living

unless you know how to live?

That is why theatre is studied in our schools.

PSRC Theatre Arts Educators

Fairmont High School - Richard Wieckowski richard.wieckowski@robeson.k12.nc.us

Lumberton Senior High School - Wynona Oxendine wynona.oxendine@robeson.k12.nc.us

Purnell Swett High School - Bethann Perry beth.perry@robeson.k12.nc.us