Educational Theatre

Celebrating 35 years of service, Kaiser Permanente Educational Theatre has inspired and empowered millions of students and adults in communities across the United States to make healthy choices. Educational Theatre offers a wide range of award-winning theatrical productions and interactive workshops to schools throughout the Kaiser Permanente footprint.

Using the power of theatre and storytelling, our programs directly connect with students and adults through relatable characters and real-life situations. Audiences see themselves represented onstage in our culturally and ethnically diverse casts allowing them to connect with the narrative and educational messages in a meaningful way. Our team builds on this connection, inspiring students and adults alike to make healthy choices and build stronger communities.

Currently, there are 3 virtual programs available in every Kaiser Permanente region.

The Password

This virtual, social emotional health program, for grades 3 to 6, helps students increase their awareness of their emotional health and their capacity to recognize when they or others around them may need help.

Through the facilitated video and workshop, students learn to identify and regulate their feelings, practice empathy, and are encouraged to use the password, “I need help” when emotions and experiences get too big to handle on their own.

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Ghosted

This virtual, mental health and resilience program, for grades 9 to 12, is part of the Thriving Schools Resilience in School Environments (RISE) initiative. The program inspires students to engage in supportive conversations about their emotional well-being and provides them with strategies to build resilience.

Through storytelling, community-building, and resilience activities, students learn that getting help for mental health challenges is normal and healthy.

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Resilience in School Environments: Understanding and Practice (RISE UP)

This virtual, mental health and resilience professional development program, for school staff, is part of the Thriving Schools Resilience in School Environments (RISE) initiative.

Participants learn techniques for self-regulation and stress-management and have the opportunity to build supportive relationships with their fellow educators.

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What people are saying about Educational Theatre

“Great information that was concise, informative, relative, and useful. I DIDN’T feel like I was wasting my time. The presenters were engaging, welcoming, and created a safe space to explore these topics. They also made the information very easy to work with during the presentation and after.”

Teacher

“The staff was amazing. They are professional and organized and relatable. I enjoyed the presentations and thank you for providing such important information to our age group.”

Principal

“The presentation was awesome! The students were easily able to relate to the scenarios in the film. The moderators/presenters were great at interacting with our students.”

Teacher

Resources

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Educational Theatre Frequently Asked Questions

A curated list of frequently asked questions about Educational Theatre programs and service.

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Quick Answers to Questions about COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids 5-11 in 30 seconds or less (Kaiser Permanente)

These short video clips allow you to navigate to specific questions about COVID-19 vaccines for Kids 5-11. Select just the question you have, or watch the playlist. You can find the full conversation by searching for “Full Q&A Video about COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids 5-11” on our website.

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Full Q&A Video about COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids 5-11 (Kaiser Permanente)

This pre-recorded video presents a question-and-answer-style conversation hosted by Educational Theatre Keinya Lawrence, program coordinator with Kaiser Permanente’s Educational Theatre Program, and Kaiser Permanente pediatrician, David Bronstein, M.D.

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Educators Championing the COVID-19 Vaccine (Kaiser Permanente)

This public service announcement-styled video features several Kaiser Permanente educators sharing why they’re getting vaccinated.

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Five-Step Peer Pressure Resistance Model and COVID-19 vaccines (Kaiser Permanente)

This short video, created by Kaiser Permanente’s Educational Theatre and Amy Sobel, MD, talks about COVID-19 vaccines for youth and how to use a 5-step peer pressure resistance model to keep young people safe.

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Answers to parents’ questions about COVID-19 vaccines for youth (Kaiser Permanente)

Join Kaiser Permanente’s Dr. David Bronstein for a conversation with parents about COVID-19.