ROME HIGH THEATRE’S WORKSHOP FOR KIDS RETURNS

(Media release from Rome High School Theatre Boosters):

Rome High School Theatre students will host young thespians at their Super Saturday Theatre Workshop for Kids on Saturday, September 30, 9:00AM to 12:00PM, in the RHS Performing Arts Center.

Kids aged 7-11 are invited to spend three hours at the high school and explore the world of theatre through dance, improv, creative dramatics, games, and acting. The program will be led by RHS Theatre teacher Alexis Tyson and her students.

“The response from the theatre students has been amazing. We have so many students ready to give back to the next generation of theatre kids. Through preparing to teach others, they master not only theatre skills, but leadership and interpersonal skills, as well. They love sharing something they love with new young actors.”

Not only does the event give theatre students the opportunity to try their hand at teaching, and give kids in the community a fun, engaging way to spend a Saturday morning, but it also is a part of helping establish a wider footprint for the Rome High School Theatre in the community.

“Our program has grown so much in just the last year, and we want to continue to grow and share the magic of theatre, so getting kids started young is a really good way to do that,” Tyson says. “I participated in theatre camps as a kid and it really helped shape me not only as a performer but as a person. When these young students are paired with older students, they see the possibilities for their own futures and gain some pretty cool role models. A few of the young students who frequent our performances think of our seniors as celebrities. Getting to work with them one-on-one is magical. The young students feel so important and the high school students see the tangible impact of their performance on the next generation that will take the stage.” 

The workshop fee is $20. In addition to the instruction, kids who attend the workshop will receive a snack and a drink, as well as a free ticket to RHS Theatre’s upcoming performance of “Matilda The Musical” coming in March. 

“They can bring their families back to enjoy the show and see some of their teachers on the stage!,” says Tyson.

The general public is also invited to enjoy “Matilda The Musical,” which is RHS Theatre’s musical production this year. Tickets are available on the program’s website. All ticket sales and workshop fees directly support the productions and programming of the RHS Theatre Department, which is largely self-funded.

To register for the workshop or learn more about the Rome High Theatre program, visit romehightheatre.com.



Super Saturday participants learn choreography with their Rome High mentors during last year’s workshop.