Pages Residency - Goodman Theatre

For CHICAGOLAND ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSROOMS

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Goodman’s Pages Residency program brings theater to life as a tool for self-expression, community connection and creative exploration. Designed for elementary and middle school classrooms, Pages uses the Goodman’s annual production of A Christmas Carol as a jumping-off point to explore how theater can hold a mirror up to the world—examining injustice, inspiring empathy and imagining a better future.

Through hands-on exercises in improvisation, storytelling and personal reflection, students develop original scenes inspired by a thought-provoking essential question. These activities incorporate contextual research about the communities students live in, integrate social-emotional learning standards and draw on restorative justice practices to foster reflection, empathy and collaborative problem-solving. Students engage with big ideas, explore their identities and understand their role within their communities.

Led by professional Goodman Teaching Artists, students collaborate to bring their research, their reflections and their reimaginings to life, culminating in a final showcase where family, friends and school staff can celebrate their creativity, growth, and shared experiences.

Program Dates

The Pages Residency runs annually from November through March. Specific residency dates and schedules are coordinated with participating schools.

How to Apply

Applications for the 26/27 school year are now open!

Applications require participation from both a teacher and a school principal. Before beginning, we encourage applicants to review the application prompts linked below and prepare their responses.

FOR TEACHERS
Complete the application prompts for teachers
Complete the Teacher Form

FOR PRINCIPALS
Complete the application prompts for principals
Complete the Principal Form