The Hangar Theatre is a leading force in arts education throughout Central New York. Our Artists-in-the-Schools programs (Project 4 and Project 7) help students learn through and about the arts by bringing professional artists into your schools.
Since 1996, the Hangar Theatre has earned great success and recognition for its Empire State Partnership with the Ithaca City School District, using theatre and music to help fourth graders learn curriculum and to meet and exceed the New York State Learning Standards. We also partner with area Trumansburg, Newfield, and Lansing School Districts.
Rounding out the education programs are summer training programs in theatre for youth and emerging artists, and touring productions. To learn more about the exciting educational programs offered at the Hangar, click one of the links below.
High quality touring productions for children are designed to augment New York State curriculum requirements. Productions tackle core curriculum and important social issues.
The Hangar Theatre will be hosting "Get the Acting Job: Build Your Audition Skills," a December weekend workshop for adult actors.
Divisions for elementary, middle and high school students provide a sequential learning experience taught by artists form our Mainstage and result in a performance opportunity for students on the Hangar's Mainstage or Wedge space.
An intensive summer repertory training program for emerging professionals in acting, directing, design, and production. It's where theater meets boot camp meets the real world.
From elementary schools to middle school, Hangar Theatre teaching artists stimulate learning and imagination in the classroom. Through the creative process, students develop self-confidence, meet learning standards, and improve academic and personal skills.
Designed to give ambitious individuals the opportunity to work directly with professional theatre artists and administrative staff, the Hangar Theatre internships offer opportunities to gain experience in acting, production, or administration.
