Creative Teaching Studio/Introducing Acting Through History

Unleash the Potential of Subject Integration in Your Classroom

Looking for a stealth way to Ignite Student Interest, Encourage Research Skills, Deepen Appreciation for  Literature and History? Access a wealth of cross-curricular resources for effective lesson planning with the  Acting Through History Program. 

Customized, integrated units designed for all teachers with a desire to expand their teaching style and engage their Middle and High School students in non traditional ways. Prior theater, drama or performance experience is not necessary.

Program Overview

Acting Through History introduces and reinforces concepts connected to a Dramatic Arts and Social Studies curriculum. Participants are immersed into the world of a specific period in time using an anchor or primary text (historical speech or event) paired with acting techniques, writing, research, and activities that culminate into a readiness to present.

Overall Learning Outcomes

  • Knowledge: Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of specified periods of history, including the historical, cultural, and social aspects.


  • Skills: Students will enhance their critical thinking, research, communication, public speaking, and acting skills.


  • Attitudes: Students will cultivate empathy, cultural sensitivity, appreciation for historical contexts, and confidence in expressing themselves creatively.


About The Acting Through History Program

By purchasing a license to use this dynamic program, you will unlock a world of possibilities for your students. Here's how you and your students can benefit:

Engaging and Immersive Learning: The Acting Through History Course offers a unique approach to education, immersing students into the world of the past through the power of performance. This experiential learning journey will ignite their curiosity, making history and literature come alive.

Multidisciplinary Integration: Seamlessly blending history, literature, and performing arts, this course fosters interdisciplinary connections. Students will develop a deeper understanding of historical events, literary works, and the societal context in which they were created, while simultaneously honing their language arts skills and acting abilities.

Cultivate Critical Thinking: Through in-depth research, analysis of primary sources, and thought-provoking discussions, students will enhance their critical thinking skills. They will learn to examine historical perspectives, explore themes and motifs in literature, and interpret complex texts, all while connecting them to the emotions and experiences of the characters they portray.

Professional Support and Guidance: Along with the course, you will receive comprehensive support materials, including lesson plans, teaching guides, and performance resources ensuring a successful implementation of the course.

Other benefits include: 
  • Collaboration and Communication
  • Boost Confidence and Self-expression 
  • Performance as Assessment

You will empower your students with a learning experience that combines the best of history, literature, and acting. Prepare to witness their engagement, enthusiasm, and growth as they discover the joys of learning.