Educator Resources

Helping kids handle big feelings—through theater, puppets, and play.

In this lively and interactive program, a puppeteer introduces a group of puppet friends in the middle of a disagreement. As tensions rise, students become part of the story—offering ideas for calming down, expressing anger safely, and working through conflict together. Some even get to voice the puppets themselves!

Perfect for younger students, Even Puppets Have Problems uses humor, empathy, and creativity to build essential social-emotional skills.

In the extended residency version, students:

• Step into role-play scenarios to practice handling real-life peer conflicts.
• Learn and rehearse tools to de-escalate anger and problem-solve peacefully.
• Gain confidence and vocabulary to express themselves in healthy, productive ways.

This engaging experience tackles “pre-bullying” behavior early—giving students a strong foundation for emotional awareness, empathy, and positive communication as they grow.

Empower your students to become peacemakers—in the classroom and beyond.

Explore resilience. Build empathy. Connect through local history.

What does it mean to come together in a time of crisis? In this immersive workshop or residency, students dive into the powerful true stories of Louisville residents who lived through the devastating 1937 Flood.

Through the lens of theater and the voices of everyday people, students will:

• Analyze primary sources—real letters and photographs from the time.
• Use physical theater techniques to build a “living timeline” of the flood’s impact.
• Collaborate to create original scenes that reflect how communities survive and rebuild together.

Designed to strengthen understanding of both local history and social-emotional learning, “Community Unites” helps students draw powerful connections between past and present—and discover their own role in shaping strong, compassionate communities.

Perfect for integrating social studies, ELA, and the arts, this program offers hands-on, hearts-on learning that sticks.

Foster empathy. Deepen historical understanding. Engage through drama.

How does history change when we view it through someone else’s eyes?

In this powerful 4-day residency, students explore the arrival of Christopher Columbus from the often-overlooked perspective of the Taino people—the Indigenous inhabitants of the island he first encountered in 1492. Using Jane Yolen’s Encounter as a foundation, students engage in dramatic storytelling to uncover multiple sides of a well-known historical event.

Through collaborative theater activities, students will:

• Analyze a key historical moment through a non-European lens
• Develop original scenes that reflect the Taino perspective
• Practice empathy, critical thinking, and creative expression
• Build a deeper understanding of culture, colonization, and communication

This residency is a compelling way to support social studies and ELA standards while encouraging thoughtful dialogue and inclusive thinking in your classroom.

Bring history to life and ignite a passion for literacy with this powerful, interactive theater experience.

THE BOOK WOMEN explores the real-life stories of the fearless Pack Horse Librarians of the 1930s—brave young women who rode through the rugged Appalachian Mountains to deliver books and build hope in isolated communities. Their mission? To spread literacy and empower lives, no matter the obstacles.

In this dynamic workshop or full residency, students will:

• Step into the shoes of these historic heroines through engaging, dramatized scenes.
• Use authentic primary sources to create original performances that connect the past to their own lives.
• Build empathy, creativity, and collaboration—all while exploring the power of books and storytelling to transform a community.

Perfect for classrooms integrating ELA, history, and the arts, this program offers meaningful, standards-aligned learning with lasting impact.

Let your students discover how ordinary people can do extraordinary things—with a book in hand and a story to tell.

Your students. Their stories. One powerful stage.

In this dynamic residency, Looking for Lilith teaching artists guide students through the process of devising—a collaborative method of creating original scenes and performances from scratch. Students work together to explore issues that matter to them, building confidence, creativity, and voice along the way.

Whether students choose the topic or collaborate with their teacher and teaching artist to align with classroom goals, each residency is uniquely tailored to your group.

Through YouthSpeak, students will:

• Learn the fundamentals of devising and ensemble-based theater
• Develop original scenes centered on meaningful, real-life themes
• Strengthen communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills
• See their voices and experiences reflected in the final performance

This is more than just drama—it’s a tool for building agency, empathy, and community.

Give your students the tools to speak up, stand out, and create change—through the power of their own stories.