Venture into Schools
Outreach Education

What is Venture Into Schools?
Venture Into Schools is Venture Theatre's outreach education program.  The program is dedicated to engaging, inspiring and challenging youth through performing arts.  Since the program began in 2003, we have ventured into more than 20 schools and youth organizations.

Two-week Production Workshop
Students in grades 4-6 are eligible to audition for a 45-minute musical.  A maximum of 50 students may participate.  Auditions and rehearsals take place after school.  After only two weeks of rehearsal, students will perform the musical three times for their peers, family and teachers.  Venture Into Schools provides costumes, props and minimalist set for each production.  The school provides the students and space.

Theatre Education Workshops
In addition to the production workshops, we also offer theatre education workshops for all ages varying in length and content.

Why Choose a Local Arts Education Program?
Venture Into Schools can be a gateway to the performing arts.  Because Venture Theatre is located in your community, interested students may later choose to explore the wider offerings at Venture Theatre's Youth Conservatory including:  dance, acting and voice classes, Summer School, Theatre Saturday, youth productions (musical and non-musical) and Kids In The Middle (playwriting workshop).

Comments from some former Venture Into Schools principals and parents:
"I was incredibly impressed with the level of respect the students and director had for each other."  -Parent

"Our students were very proud of their performance-they did a wonderful job!  Our PTA is currently looking for a way to fund a project every year!" -Jay Lemelin, Principal, Rose Park Elementary

"Most of the students involved had little or no experience in getting in front of an audience let alone acting...Venture Into Schools bolstered their confidence and gave them the skills to succeed." -Parent

"The parents and students are still talking about the program.  I have received more positive feedback about Venture Into Schools than any other after-school project we have had."  -Kevin Croff, Principal, Meadowlark Elementary

Contact Information
Patrick Wilson, Outreach Educator
patrick@imt.net or 406.591.9535

Venture Into Schools Schedule for School Year 2008-09:

Sandstone Elementary           September 22-Oct. 3, 2008
Alkali Creek Elementary        October 20-30, 2008
McKinley Elementary            November 10-21, 2008
Bitterroot Elementary             January 12-23, 2009
Blue Creek Elementary          February 2-13, 2009
Beartooth Elementary            February 16-26, 2009
Laurel Middle School            March 9-20, 2009
Newman Elementary             May 4-15, 2009