school residency program
Kids Love Musicals!
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good news for teachers!
TMTP's School Residency Program
Let’s have your students close their computers and get them up on their feet, singing, dancing and learning with Kids Love Musicals! 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of these acclaimed two-day residencies.
Our professional teaching artist works with four separate classes two days in a row for 50-minute periods.
And what happens in those two periods? A lot! We fill your classrooms with singing, dancing, acting and learning—and your children are active participants!
TMTP’s teaching artist provides music, costumes and standards-based lessons designed to enrich as well as educate. Students are empowered to employ imagination, creativity and reasoning skills— learning more about their lives and their world by exploring the dreams of the musical’s characters. In other words, discovering the Mowgli, Dorothy or Cinderella inside themselves.
3 great musicals to choose from
RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S
Cinderella
Student Takeaways:
ARLEN AND HARBURG'S
The Wizard of Oz
Students Discuss:
WALT DISNEY AND THE SHERMAN BROTHERS'
The Jungle Book
Students Learn:
in and beyond the classroom
Program Objectives
Ignite Creativity
Spark students’ creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork through the magic of American musicals.
explore the arts
Introduce students to the world of musical theater, blending storytelling, songs and movement to inspire curiosity and problem-solving.
move & groove
Help students boost their focus and listening skills with fun, interactive activities that get them moving and thinking.
collaborate with a professional artist
Give students the chance to work with professional artists and each other to bring key songs and scenes to life.
Unlock Personal Expression
Encourage students to share their voices and creativity through dramatic exploration, connecting them to the heart of the story and their own lives.
Connect to Learning Standards
Ensure every experience aligns with Ohio’s Learning Standards, helping students grow academically and artistically.
a beloved addition to classrooms
Program Testimonials
Meet our teaching artist
Andrea Belser
Andrea is a performing artist and educator who received her BA from Wright State University in theater studies, with an emphasis on dance and applied voice. She continued her studies in various dance forms, including tap, African folk dance, liturgical/spiritual, jazz, musical theater dance, modern/contemporary, hip-hop and Latin ballroom. Andrea is proficient in acting, singing, stage management, choreography and costuming.
All That's Missing Is You!
Available March—May for the all-inclusive value of just $495 for a two-day residency. Teacher Resource Guides, consultation with The Musical Theater Project and a DVD of the musical(s) you’ve chosen are included—and are an integral part of the process.
For information and to reserve your residency, contact Bill Rudman at 216-860-1518, ext. 706 or bill@musicaltheaterproject.org.