● What are the requirements for sign-up/attendance? In order for your student to participate in classes we require the following: ○ student must be in good health: student must not be exhibiting illness symptoms: sore throat, cough, fever, runny nose, etc. ○ review, complete, sign important registration documents and submit payment

● What do students do in class? Through fun, creative theatre arts games and exercises our students learn ways to better communicate with their peers, foster healthy identities, and develop self-esteem and confidence. Students will be on their feet and using their imaginations to create interesting and exciting characters and scenes. Students will learn different acting and improv exercises as well as devised playwriting and storytelling. Students will create and perform their own showcase at the end of the semester for family and friends to enjoy.

● What should my child wear to class? Children should arrive in comfortable clothing and non-slip shoes or sneakers. Students should bring a warm jacket or sweatshirt and a reusable water bottle. There is a water cooler. Additional materials may be needed/provided in our playwriting and acting classes, such as props or specific clothing, which we will make you aware of prior to the start of classes.

● Do you offer make-up classes? Yes, we offer makeup classes during the same week of the missed session, if there is space available and that particular is running.

● Is the theatre open during school closed days? Yes, we are open during most school closed and half day closures. See our One Day Theatre Camps.

● What is your child to teacher ratio? Our class capacity is 12 students. We have 1 teaching artist, one assistant teaching artist and 1 staff support personnel.

● Where is the program (classes) held? Programs and classes are held at our location 1626 E. Passyunk Avenue, #1 Philadelphia PA, 19148.

● How long are class sessions? Classes for students range between 60-75 minutes.

● Who are your teachers? Our teachers are professional actors, improv performers currently working in the industry. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

● What is your current Covid-19 Policy? Following Covid-19 guidelines, SCP strongly recommends but no longer requires proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test for students. Masks are optional. If your child is feeling ill or has a fever, we ask that your child be kept at home.

● What is the parent/caregiver drop-off/pick-up process? Drop Off: students should be dropped off no more than 5 minutes prior to the start of class. Pick Up: parent/guardian must check-in with a staff member when picking up students.

● Where can I park? There is metered parking up and down Passyunk Avenue and free 2-hour parking in the surrounding neighborhood. Visit Plan Your Visit for more information.

● What is your bathroom policy? Students must be self-sufficient, independent bathroom users.

● My student has sensory needs/other accommodations that make some activities a challenge. What should I do? Let us know. Email sawubonacreativityproject@gmail.com. We will do our absolute best to accommodate access needs. We want to be sure your child feels comfortable, welcome, and safe in our space! Our theatre and restrooms are ADA accessible. Still have questions? No problem. Email sawubonacreativityproject@gmail.com.

Improv: or improv, is a form of live theatre where everything is made up on the spot. Think of shows like, "Whose Line Is It Anyway." Improv is spontaneous, entertaining, and fun.

Acting: students will learn the same acting techniques that the professional performers use when preparing for a role. They will then use those skills to memorize small pieces of dialogue from published plays.

Musical Theater: students will be tasked with memorizing small pieces of dialogue and musical dance numbers from their favorite Disney/Pixar movie. Devised Playwriting: students in grades K-3 will play various improv games to generate ideas that will culminate in an original 5-10 minute stage play.

Playwriting/Storytelling: students in grades K-6 will learn playwriting concepts; like the Hero’s Journey to craft an original play.

Sawubona Creativity Project uses theatre arts concepts as a way to teach children vital social emotional learning and character development skills - for more information visit https://casel.org/. Students engage in fun, interactive improv games and acting exercises that teach them how to listen fully, be in the moment and build healthy long lasting relationships with their peers. Students learn how to create a safe, non-judgmental classroom environment that makes learning easy and fun.

All of our curriculums are designed to challenge students at appropriate developmental levels.

Classes culminate in a final demonstration/performance.

Refund & Transfer Policy

We do not offer refunds.

For kids programming only: Transfers to another class or camp within the same semester may be possible, pending availability.

All transfer requests must be submitted via email to: sawubonacreativityproject@gmail.com.

Please note: Transfers are not guaranteed and depend on class capacity.