WYO PLAY is an education initiative of the WYO Performing Arts and Education Center. It is a dynamic series of educational programs aimed at all age groups in creative, collaborative, and playful artmaking. ‘PLAY’ stands for Place-based Performances, Life-long Learning, Accessibility for All, and Youthfulness!
Creative Aging
Following the Lifetime Arts Model, Creative Aging classes offer adults 60+ the opportunity to build skills in the performing arts.
Acting Out!
Ages: 3rd-5th Graders
This partnership with Sheridan County School District 2 features 6 week after-school residencies in each of the five elementary schools across Sheridan. Students build their theater literacy and put on a performance at the end!
Ye Olde Bronc Players
Ages: 6th-8th Graders
This program is a partnership with Sheridan County School District 2 that enables Sheridan Junior High School students to take Shakespeare from page to stage in 12 weeks.
Middle School Drama Club
Ages: 6th-8th Graders
A partnership with Sheridan County School District 1, this program allows students at Big Horn and Tongue River schools to participate in a six-week rehearsal period followed by a joint performance at the WYO Theater.
Future Filmmakers
Ages: high school and college age, 16 years +
College and high school students receive instruction and hands-on experience in filmmaking, guided by professionals. The program includes two months of workshops, a two-day film shoot and four weeks to edit two original short films.
Youth Musical
Ages: 2nd-9th Graders
Sheridan area youth in second through ninth grades participate in rehearsals and performances at the WYO Theater in partnership with Tandem Productions.
Young Theatre Makers Ensemble
Ages: middle through high school age
Sheridan area high school and middle school theater artists participate in spring workshops and summer productions. A proud partner of Relative Theatrics' Play/Write program in Laramie!
Sheridan County Youth Choir
Ages: 4th-8th Graders
Vocal program for youth in fourth through eighth grades across Sheridan County, the Sheridan County Youth Choir includes both the Boys Choir and the Girls Choir.
Storytelling Events & Projects
WYO PLAY hosts various storytelling events, including story concerts, story slams and story circles for all ages, including storytelling classes through partnerships with local community organizations.
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