Amplify diverse voices through spoken word & monologue performance
SPOTLIGHT
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Who It’s For: Students who want to explore identity through creative writing and voice.
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Content Areas: Creative Writing, Monologue Performance, Public Speaking
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Core Benefits: Self-Discovery, Expression, Confidence
Designed For: Expanded Learning Programs, Non-Profits, Libraries, Community Centers, Camps, In-School Residencies (Middle & High School)
"Only about 22% of produced plays in the U.S. feature playwrights of color, and even fewer are by Latinx playwrights." HowlRound Theatre Commons, 2019
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SPOTLIGHT centers diverse voices through poetry, prose, and monologues by authors of color—texts that reflect cultural perspectives often missing from mainstream curricula. By engaging with these works, students craft their own original monologues, building confidence, deepening self-understanding, and recognizing how representation shapes both art and community.
Learning Outcomes
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Voice Inquiry: Students will analyze poems, prose excerpts, and model monologues to identify voice, perspective, and theme as inspiration for their own work. (CA Theatre Standard: TH: Re7.1.7-8/9-12)
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Monologue Development: Students will generate, draft, and refine original monologues that express personal identity, culture, and perspective, using feedback to strengthen their writing. (CA Theatre Standard: TH: Cr2.1.7-8/9-12)
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Performance: Students will rehearse and perform their original monologues, demonstrating clear vocal choices, expressive movement, and emotional authenticity to convey meaning. (CA Theatre Standards: TH : Pr4.1 & Pr5.1.7-8/9-12)
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Reflection: Students will reflect on how theatre connects to self, culture, and community, using their monologues to explore representation, empathy, and the power of personal voice. (CA Theatre Standard: TH : Cn10.1.7-8/9-12)
Success Story
"As a creative, this place feels like home. I love it here. I would recommend PEAK Theatre Arts to anyone looking to grow their inner creativity and writing skills in a safe, fun space."
Allie H. 10th Grade
Our Valued Partners
Why Schools Choose Peak
Theatre that honors every story, strengthens school culture, and makes partnership easy.
Equity
PEAK Theatre Arts advances educational equity through culturally sustaining drama experiences that honor every child’s voice, story, and culture.
SEL in Action
Drama isn’t just performance — it’s connection. Through storytelling, students practice empathy, courage, and creative expression while discovering the power of community. These experiences naturally support social–emotional growth and joyful learning.
Alignment
VAPA-aligned and Proposition 28 eligible, Peak makes it easy for schools to offer meaningful, high-quality theatre experiences that center joy, belonging, and student voice.