Josh Costello,
Artistic Director of Expanded Programs

At MTC, we believe that the arts are a vital component of every child's education. We provide live performances and theatre arts classes to schools across Marin, sometimes at little or no cost to the school.

MTC teaching artist Ryan O'Donnell

Want to participate in one of MTC’s school programs? Contact Josh Costello at josh@marintheatre.org or (415) 388-5200 x3310.

Want the latest news? Click here to view recent MTC Blog posts about Expanded Programs.

Student Matinees [LINK]
Student matinee performances with special discounted pricing are available for all our productions, including My Children! My Africa! in January and February 0f 2009 (student matinee performances Thu Jan 22, Tues Jan 27, and Thu Feb 5 at 11am).

MTC provides Discovery Guides filled with information and ideas for classroom exercises that put the play in context and prepare students to see the production.  To get an even deeper look at the play, MTC can send a teaching artist into the classroom before and after the performance, to help the classroom teacher integrate the play into the regular school curriculum.  This integration can be designed to meet California and NCLB standards.

Email education@marintheatre.org for more information.

Teachers' Night Out
Teachers from Marin County public and private schools are invited to attend a free pre-show discussion and performance at MTC, where they are given study guides and opportunities to speak with the artistic staff in an effort to help teachers to incorporate theatre into their curriculum. Marin County teachers email education@marintheatre.org to be invited to Teachers' Night Out.

MTC in the Schools [LINK]
MTC brings professional instructors into schools around Marin County for drama classes either afterschool or as an addition to the regular curriculum. Students engage their imaginations as actors or playwrights, learning to express themselves creatively while building self-esteem. Recent schools include MLK and Bayside in Marin City, San Rafael High, Edna Maguire in Mill Valley (through Mill Valley Parks and Rec), and Marin Country Day School. Special final sessions will be held at MTC’s Lieberman Theatre in Mill Valley, where students from MTC drama classes at different elementary schools come together to share in the creation of a theatrical event.

School Tour [LINK]
MTC is bringing theatre into schools around Marin County. Click the link for information about A Short History of Nearly Everything (for middle and high schools) and The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe (for elementary schools).