School Partnerships
Off The Lane’s School Partnership Program offers collaborative workshop experiences that put students at the center of the creative process. Rooted in our belief that students learn best through action, these workshops invite young artists to explore, create, and problem-solve in real time. Guided by industry professionals and shaped by Off The Lane’s commitment to collaboration, each session empowers students to trust their instincts, share their voices, and develop their skills through doing—not just observing.
Experiences for High Schools & Performing Arts Programs
Add-on option for all experiences: Snacks and Beverages ($100)
Script Lab: Interactive Play Reading
An energetic, improvisation-driven experience, Interactive Play Reading Night invites students to step into roles, take risks, and explore a script in real time. In this 3-4 hour session, participants are pre-cast into roles and work collaboratively through a cold read of a high school-friendly play—with guidance from a live director who offers real-time feedback and adjustments along the way.
Pricing: $50 per student (minimum of $500 per booking)
Key elements
- Improvisation and making bold choices
- Cold reading technique and real-time script analysis
- Adaptability, flexibility, and ensemble collaboration
Students don’t just read, they activate the text. This experience includes live direction, on-your-feet exploration and exploration of story and text.
This workshop includes…
- Full group warmup
- Pre-casting roles
- Reading a full script
- Blocking with live direction
- Talk back with industry professionals
Key learnings include overcoming the challenges of cold reading, working off the page, and embracing the messy, playful side of early-stage storytelling.
Ideal for students who are…
- Interested in new theatrical work and getting exposure to new scripts
- Working on script analysis, cold reading, improvisation, and blocking and rehearsal techniques in class
- Preparing for professional theatre rehearsals
Scene Lab: “Page to Stage in 4 Hours”
Ready to hit the ground running? The Scene Lab is your students’ chance to jump into a fast, fun, and collaborative rehearsal process—just like the pros do. In this one-day workshop, students will get pre-cast in 8–10 minute scenes and then dive into 20-minute rehearsals with fellow actors and directors.
Pricing: $50 per student (minimum of $500 per booking)
You’ll rotate through three hands-on stations:
- Blocking /Staging: bringing the scene to life on its feet with an industry director
- Table Work: digging into character and text with a director
- Solo Rehearsal: working through your scene and making bold choices
By the end of the session, students will perform fully staged scenes in a live showcase! It’s fast. It’s focused. It’s all about learning by doing.
Ideal for students who are…
- Preparing for group auditions, scene competitions, or scholarship events.
- Working on scene study and rehearsal in class
- High schools and performing arts programs with students interested in a career in directing as well as acting
Audition Lab: Theatrical Open Mic + Mentorship Lounge
Geared toward students preparing for major group auditions like A1s, SETC, Thespians, or college auditions, this event offers a supportive, low-stakes opportunity to perform audition pieces in front of a live audience and receive personalized feedback from working theatre professionals.
The event blends a curated performance lab with a casual mentorship lounge, giving students both stage time and direct insight from artists who’ve been on both sides of the audition table.
Pricing: $75 per student (minimum of $500 per booking)
Part 1: Audition Open Mic (60–90 minutes)
Students perform audition material they’re actively preparing.
- 60-90 second monologues
- 16-32 bar cuts for musicals
- College audition packages (if applicable)
Part 2: Mentorship Lounge/Q&A panel (45–60 minutes)
After the open mic, we transition to a feedback session.
Optional Add-ons:
- Panel/Q&A on audition prep
- Headshot/resume review station
- Filmed feedback for self-review
Why it works:
- Reinforces audition readiness in a real-world environment
- Helps students shake off nerves and test choices
- Builds confidence and clarity before high-stakes auditions
- Connects students to artists who can speak to the industry they’re entering
Ideal for students who are…
- Preparing for theatre festivals and competitions
- Preparing for collegiate pre-screens, callbacks, or scholarship events
- Preparing for professional theatre auditions