The Storytelling Residency focuses on personal narratives that celebrate the diversity of Los Angeles. This program partners with local high school teachers in culturally responsive teaching, engaging their students to explore various forms of storytelling and dramatic text, and gain confidence as writers and performers. The goal is for students to learn to tell a story that matters to them using their own unique and powerful voice.
Details
Everyone has a story to tell.
The Storytelling Residency is a year-long program engaging high school students in the collaborative process of devised theatre as they learn to tell a story that matters to them.
Classroom teachers partner with Center Theatre Group Teaching Artists in culturally responsive teaching that includes local BIPOC and LGBTQIA-identified artists connected to the art on our stages and associate programs. As part of the residency experience, participating classrooms will attend a student matinee performance of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding at the Mark Taper Forum.
Program Timeline
Selected classroom teachers will partner with two Center Theatre Group teaching artists over 20-sessions: 10-sessions in the Fall and 10-sessions in the Spring. Teachers must select one classroom for participation the whole year.
Apply
Applications close September 4, 2025.
Questions? Please review our FAQ’s below. For further questions, please contact us by email at Education@CTGLA.org.
Program support generously provided by the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation and Find Your Light Foundation.
Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation
Find Your Light Foundation