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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Collaboration: 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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Design: 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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Performance: 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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Reflection: 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)
Our Valued Partners

Why Schools Partner with PEAK
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PROP 28 ELIBIBLE
PEAK Theatre Arts aligns with California's new arts education PROP 28 funding guidelines.
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Social-Emotional Growth Through the Arts
Reduce behavioral issues through social-emotional learning. Students develop relationship skills, self-awareness, and social awareness. When students stop to analyze their motivations, the outcome is a transformational change in their behavior.
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Boost Attendance & Engagement
PEAK Theatre Arts student-led performances foster school pride, belonging, and purpose. As excitement builds around performances, students stay engaged, families get involved, and school culture thrives.
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Tailored to Meet YOUR Needs!
Our programs are mobile and flexible—we bring the full experience directly to you! 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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Community Engagement
We come together to celebrate student voice, growth, and creativity through a culmination showcase. These showcases build bridges between school, home, and culture through the power of performance.
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VAPA Aligned
Curriculum
Students engaging in VAPA-aligned projects develop artistically while acquiring real-world skills they can confidently showcase on their resumes, college applications, and job interviews.
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