Theatre in the Classroom
Over its 45 year history, TIC shows have covered a wide variety of topics including inventors and their inventions, ancient myths, space travel, history, adaptations of world folk literature and more! Two generations of teachers have found the shows to be a tool for curriculum enhancement and a unique opportunity for students to discover the world from other perspectives.
Zombie Thoughts : A TYA Play by Jennifer A. Kokai and Oliver Kokai-Means
A play set in a live-action video game where the levels get harder and harder, and you don’t get to quit playing! Your students pick their avatars from two of the BTE actors: Sam (the hero) and Pig (the sidekick) and choose the path that they must take through the game/play. Students help identify and navigate the hero’s debilitating anxiety (or Zombie Thoughts) as it gets in the way of winning the game. Through their adventure, Sam and Pig teach SEL principles to help students manage their own emotions and to advocate for their friends who may have a hard time negotiating emotional stress.
March 18 through May 26, 2024
Student Artwork Inspired by "Zombie Thoughts"
"Zombie Thoughts" 2024, Photo By Amy Rene Byrne
"Zombie Thoughts" 2024, Photo By Amy Rene Byrne
"Zombie Thoughts" 2024, Photo By Amy Rene Byrne
"Zombie Thoughts" 2024, Photo By Amy Rene Byrne
"Zombie Thoughts" 2024, Photo By Amy Rene Byrne
"Zombie Thoughts" 2024, Photo By Amy Rene Byrne
"Zombie Thoughts" 2024, Photo By Amy Rene Byrne
"Zombie Thoughts" 2024, Photo By Amy Rene Byrne
"Zombie Thoughts" 2024, Photo By Amy Rene Byrne
"Zombie Thoughts" 2024, Photo By Amy Rene Byrne
"Zombie Thoughts" 2024, Photo By Amy Rene Byrne
"Zombie Thoughts" 2024, Photo By Amy Rene Byrne
Student Artwork Inspired by "Zombie Thoughts"
Student Artwork Inspired by "Zombie Thoughts"
Student Artwork Inspired by "Zombie Thoughts"
Student Artwork Inspired by "Zombie Thoughts"
What to expect with a Theater in the Classroom performance:
Professional actors play multiple characters and create different locations and moods through the imaginative use of props and costumes;
Call and response student participation promotes basic group behavior skills, such as listening and observing;
A free study guide — available for download before the performance — allows teachers to maximize the educational value of the theatre experience by providing discussion ideas, related classroom activities, post-performance questions, and a well-researched bibliography to guide further study and lesson planning.
Meet the Team
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Bruce Gomez
The Game
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Diamond Gloria Marrow
Sam
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Jack Sullivan
Pig
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Heather Rummings
Stage Manager
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Elizabeth Dowd
Stage Manager
Book A Show
Complete information about how to bring a TIC performance to your school or venue is available by contacting Education Director Abigail Leffler via email aleffler@bte.org.
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