Student outreach is a major component of what we do.

We believe that the experience of live theatre can inspire people to engage more fully in the world, and aim to provide rich, challenging and nurturing theatrical encounters to a diverse high school and university student population.

Exploring socio-political, global and community issues through theatre can be a uniquely powerful and engaging approach to relevant topics, and can provide an excellent springboard to classroom discussion. To initiate dialogue, student groups are invited to join cast members in post-show talkback sessions after every regular student matinee. We also offer pre-show chats, led by a member of Studio 180’s artistic or education staff, to delve into the play’s background and historical context (one half hour before curtain). Please refer to our pre-show chat and post-show talkback schedules for The Normal Heart and Clybourne Park.

For each of our productions, we also provide a comprehensive Study Guide, complete with background information on the play and its subject matter along with thoughtful questions and activities for pre- and post-show discussions.

We are also available for innovative in-class theatre workshops for Drama and Social Science students, and invite you to learn more about how we are developing the Studio 180 workshop model.

One of the greatest barriers to youth access to theatre is cost. We offer affordable reduced rates for our student matinees and are committed to accessibility for all students.

Please contact us to learn more about our education initiatives.