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Stage Chemistry

Science meets stagecraft. Theater like you’ve never seen it.

Bring your students to the Goodman for an immersive Stage Chemistry workshop!

The Goodman’s Stage Chemistry program brings Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) to life through the magic of theater. Designed for middle and high school classrooms, Stage Chemistry offers Next Generation Science Standards–aligned workshops that reveal how lighting, sound, costumes, scenic design and other technical elements transform the stage.

Held onsite at the Goodman’s Alice Rapoport Center for Education and Engagement, these hands-on workshops invite students to investigate, test and reimagine the science and artistry of theater—deconstructing and reconstructing its elements through a STEAM lens. Along the way, they’ll discover how STEAM principles ignite creativity and problem-solving while strengthening collaboration and critical thinking skills that extend far beyond the classroom.

2026/27 Stage Chemistry Workshops:
(all workshops take place from 10:00am-1:00pm)

  • From Sketch to Stitch
    Grades: 4-12 | Capacity: 25 students | In conjunction with Dead Girl’s Quinceañera
    Apply geometry and measurement to draft and adapt costume patterns, exploring how math and design intersect to bring characters to life.
    Potential Workshop Dates: October 7; October 13; October 16; October 22; October 23; October 29
  • Light It Up
    Grades: 4-12 | Capacity: 25 students | In conjunction with John Proctor is the Villain
    Experiment with color, angles, and intensity to see how lighting design creates mood and tells a story.
    Potential Workshop Dates: February 16; February 17; February 18; February 19
  • Drawn to Scale
    Grades: 8-12 | Capacity: 25 students | In conjunction with The XIXth
    Use concepts of scale and ratio to create a scale model of a set piece, following the process designers use to transform small drawings into full-size scenery.
    Potential Workshop Dates: April 28; April 29; April 30; May 3; May 7; May 10

Interested in scheduling a Stage Chemistry experience for your students?

Fill out our Stage Chemistry Interest Form to get started.

Questions? Email Education@GoodmanTheatre.org.

A group of people gather around a blue container on a grassy stage near a table with food, while one person stands apart. Empty chairs are arranged along the edge.
Four people sit around a table looking at a tablet, appearing engaged and focused on the screen.
A person in a blue jacket draws diagrams with a marker on a flip chart during a presentation in a bright, modern room.
A group of people stand in a circle on a theater stage, with empty audience seats and lighting equipment visible in the background.
Three students sit at a table examining a large sheet of paper with drawings, while an instructor observes and other people are visible in the background.