Hangar Theatre - Ithaca, New York

Education

The Hangar Theatre is a leading force in arts education throughout Central New York. Our Artists-in-the-Schools programs help students learn through and about the arts by bringing professional artists into your schools.

Nairoby Otero, Jacqueline Chase, Jeremy Feldman, Helena Fitzgerald, and Drew Difonzo Marks in The Hobbit,
Directed by Alec Duffy
Thomas Hoebbel Photography

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 and Lansing School Districts, and The TST Community School. 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.

School Tours
Professional casts and crews produce high-quality touring productions, designed to augment New York State curriculum requirements. Productions tackle core curriculum and important social issues.

Next Generation
This 6 week School of Theatre offers young students classes in the summer. Divisions for elementary, middle and high school students provide a sequential learning experience, and result in a performance opportunity for students on the Hangar’s Mainstage or Wedge space.

Lab Company
An intensive summer repertory training program for emerging professionals in acting, directing, design, and production. "Theater. meets boot camp. meets the real world."

Aritists-In-The-Schools
From elementary schools to centers for at-risk teens, 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.

Internships
Designed to give ambitious individuals the opportunity to work directly with professional theatre artists, the Hangar Theatre internships offer opportunities to gain experience in acting, production, or administration.

Educational Programming at the Hangar Theatre is made possible through support from our Partners in Education: