PEAK Theatre Arts

Explore the fusion of science and imagination

in a steampunk adventure!

STEAM in the Scene

STEAM in the Scene integrates the fascinating world of steampunk with S.T.E.A.M. concepts. Students enter a retro-futuristic adventure, exploring the fundamentals of S.T.E.A.M. while bringing a captivating steampunk narrative to life.

Designed For: Expanded Learning Programs, Non-Profits, Libraries, Community Centers, Camps, In-School Residencies (Middle & High School)

“85% of the jobs that today’s students will do in 2030 haven’t been invented yet.”
Institute for the Future (IFTF) & Dell Technologies Report

STEAM in the Scene helps prepare students for this uncertain future by developing the creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking skills they’ll need to thrive, no matter what the future holds.

Learning Outcomes

Students will collaboratively create original steampunk-inspired scenes and characters that integrate core STEAM concepts, demonstrating their ability to generate, develop, and organize artistic ideas. (Theatre - Creating: Anchor Standards 1 & 2)
Students will design and construct costumes, props, or set pieces that reflect the steampunk aesthetic, using principles of visual art and engineering to bring their characters and stories to life. (Visual Arts - Creating: Anchor Standards 1 & 2)
Students will rehearse and perform scenes that showcase their understanding of character motivation, storytelling, and problem-solving within a fictional STEAM-based narrative. (Theatre - Performing: Anchor Standards 4 & 5)
Students will reflect on and evaluate their own creative choices and those of their peers, discussing how art and science work together to tell stories and solve challenges. (Theatre & Visual Arts - Responding: Anchor Standards 7 & 8)

Success Story

“Participating in PEAK Theatre Arts is actually helping me to grow, use my imagination, and open up to be able to talk. Take it from a shy person who didn’t like the spotlight. I enjoy doing something out of my comfort zone. This program is unexpected, fun, and enjoyable.”

Jacqueline M. 10th Grade

Why Partner with PEAK?

Social-Emotional Growth Through the Arts

Students build essential soft skills like collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and leadership. Through acting, writing, and directing, they also develop confidence, adaptability, and emotional intelligence—skills vital for college, career, and life.

Tailored to Meet YOUR Needs!

Our programs are mobile and flexible—we bring the full experience directly to your school, community center, or organization. Whether it's a one-day workshop or a multi-week residency, we tailor the schedule and setting to fit your needs.

VAPA Aligned
Curriculum

Each lesson is grounded in California’s Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) Standards. Students create portfolios, lead creative projects, and gain tools they can use on resumes, in interviews, and in any career path.