Free Educational Access
The partnership provides free access to Alliance Theatre’s critically-acclaimed Theatre for Youth and Families productions for classrooms worldwide via the Cox Campus platform.
Alliance Theatre Arts Integration on Cox Campus
Bringing the Stage to Every Classroom
About Alliance Theatre Arts Integration on Cox Campus
The Alliance Theatre is partnering with Cox Campus to provide classrooms free access to its Theatre for Youth and Families productions, introduce and train teachers in arts-integrated theater strategies, and elevate student voice in response to the artistic material.
Teacher Training & Instructional Resources
The program is designed to introduce and train teachers in effective, evidence-based arts-integrated theater strategies.
Accompanying instructional videos model basic arts-integration strategies that teachers can implement as pre- or post-activities to extend learning across various content areas.
A Certificate of Training will be awarded upon completing the courses.
Elevating Student Voice
A core goal is to utilize theater strategies to elevate student voice and foster deeper, more creative engagement with and response to the artistic material.
My students and I have thoroughly enjoyed working through the Cox Campus Doctor DeSoto unit. It was a fun and engaging way to introduce elements of the acting process while demonstrating their knowledge and comprehension of beloved children’s literature. The students surprised me by immersing themselves wholeheartedly into the theatre unit with thoughtful movement, self-expression, and sheer exuberance! I will definitely use a lot of these concepts in years to come, and I can’t wait to see what The Alliance Theatre thinks up next!
Doctor De Soto
By Idris Goodwin
Directed by Mark Valdez
Based on the book by William Steig
Award-winning playwright Idris Goodwin brings William Steig’s tale of wit, wisdom, and whimsy to the stage with an eye-popping blend of live-action, puppetry, music, and rhyme. Despite the sign outside stating that they do not treat predators, the De Soto family dentist practice takes pity on a suffering fox with a rotten tooth. But once he opens his jaws and they must step inside, they begin to rethink their decision. Full of excitement and laughter, this modern-day fable proves that even the smallest creatures can make a big difference with kindness and a little quick thinking.
Into The Burrow: A Peter Rabbit™ Tale
Written and Directed by Mark Valdez
Original songs by Christian Albright and Christian Magby, Brandon Bush, Annmarie Milazzo, Divinity Roxx, Jacob Ryan Smith, and Eugene Russell IV
Inspired by the stories of Beatrix Potter
Journey down the rabbit hole for a delightful musical adventure. All the neighborly forest animals have gathered in the rabbit’s den (under Mr. McGregor’s Garden) to throw a surprise party for Peter. And the biggest surprise of all – for the first time ever, they’ve invited you to join them! But the animals soon realize Mr. McGregor has terrible plans for the land around Peter’s burrow. Peter must face his fears and, together with his friends, gather a community to help save his home. Featuring beloved characters from the classic Beatrix Potter tales and a variety of original songs, this new tale encourages us to acknowledge our fears and work together to overcome challenges.
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience
Book and Lyrics by Mo Willems
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Directed by Sam Provenzano
Based on the book Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed by Mo Willems
Published by Hyperion Books for Children
Children’s book author and artist Mo Willems (Knuffle Bunny, Elephant and Piggie’s We Are In a Play) brings another lovable character to life in this exciting family musical. Watch as Wilbur, a clothes-loving mole rat with exceptional style, navigates the pressure to be just like everyone else. With tail-shaking tunes, empowering messages of individuality, and classic Mo Willems humor, this musical is sure to rock audiences of all ages.
About Cox Campus
Cox Campus was founded in 2014 following a generous grant to the Rollins Center for Language & Literacy, a program of the Atlanta Speech School. This innovative adult learning platform was created to scale the transformative work of the Rollins Center, extending its reach far beyond Atlanta to communities around the world.
Today, more than 380,000 members from all fifty states and over 147 countries engage with Cox Campus to access a broad and deep range of courses, resources, and webinars, and engage in community discussions—all advancing language and literacy practices.
Thanks to the steadfast investment of philanthropic organizations that share the belief that literacy is a universal right, Cox Campus continues to provide free access to individuals, school districts, and entire systems.
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