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Bring Gulfshore Playhouse into the classroom through unique and innovative theatre programs designed to enhance learning.

Since 2007, Gulfshore Playhouse’s in-school theatre programs (ThinkTheatre) have reached thousands of students at schools throughout Collier and Lee Counties, including: Barron Collier High School, Corkscrew Middle School, Donahue Academy, East Naples Middle School, Estero High School, Everglades City School, Golden Gate High School, Golden Gate Middle School, Immokalee Community School, Lorenzo Walker Technical High School, Naples High School, St. Ann School, and The Village School.

Gulfshore Playhouse Education’s ThinkTheatre program meets content standards by pairing core curriculum with performing arts education, teaches collaboration, teamwork, and self-expression, all while building confidence, and gives students the opportunity to experience world-class, professional theatre.

Please contact Director of Education Hester Kamin for questions and information 239-261-7529 ext. 207

Kathy Dittus

Donahue Academy

“I watched my students over these weeks transform – as individuals and as a class. The bonding that happened as they worked together was unlike anything that I have witnessed in my nine years of teaching.”

Skip Pardee

CCPS District Coordinator, Fine Arts

A genuine thank you for providing In Flight to our students in the Collier County Public Schools. The performance is engaging, tied to our curriculum, and beautifully performed by your actors and crew.

Becca Finer

Everglades City School

The In Flight Performance from Gulfshore Playhouse was truly a once in a lifetime opportunity for our students. A story as important as this one, in a medium like this, is becoming less and less accessible to students. On that measure alone, the In Flight Performance is invaluable.

Chris Elliman

Naples High School

Thank you for making a major difference in the lives of our students. You brought knowledge to our pond, and that knowledge has made ripples in our lives.

Judy Cosco

Pine Ridge Middle School

It’s not often that everyone is in agreement, but it was unanimous – In Flight was a crowd pleaser.

Megan Cashour

Immokalee Community School

Our students told me that the work they do in class helps them work out conflicts at home.

Kathy Dittus

Donahue Academy

The bonding that happened as they worked together was unlike anything that I have witnessed in my 9 years teaching at Donahue . . . . They helped each other with their lines when someone forgot, encouraged others to speak out, danced together, sang together, and realized the true meaning behind the story.

Chris Elliman

Naples High School

This exceptional program allowed my students to visualize a possible future for themselves.

Joanna Jones

STAR ACADEMY Grandparent

Thank you for being a guiding light for a wonderful summer of theatre.

Tricia Ray

Pine Ridge Middle School

I cannot tell you how much we enjoyed having you here to honor such a brave and interesting woman. The actors were simply incredible, as was their director. The discussion was meaningful and the students were totally engaged. I hope our paths cross again. We must never forget!!!

Cindy St. John

Oakridge Middle School

The play was absolutely amazing. The students and staff are still talking about it. I hope this will be possible next year. Many students and teachers are already looking forward to it.

Kathy Dittus

Donahue Academy

In-School Programming is generously funded in part by:

In-School Residencies

Professional teaching artists partner with classroom teachers to create unique residencies designed to benefit the particular student group of each class.

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In Flight: the Story of Sabine Van Dam

Based on the true story of a local Holocaust survivor, this collaboration with the Holocaust Museum teaches essential history through a unique theatrical experience.

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