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
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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?
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Social-Emotional Growth Through the Arts
Students develop social-emotional skills like empathy, self-awareness, and resilience through acting, writing, and directing—building confidence, communication, and leadership for success in school and life.
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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.
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VAPA Aligned
Curriculum
California’s Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) Standards emphasize critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving—all highly valued in the workforce. By engaging in VAPA-aligned projects, students develop artistically while acquiring real-world skills that they can confidently showcase on their resumes and in interviews.