Express, create, perform—your story takes the spotlight.
Your Story on Stage
Your Story on Stage invites students to bring their lived experiences, cultural heritage, and personal identities to life through theatre. This program offers a comprehensive theatrical journey where storytelling becomes a tool for self-affirmation, connection, and joy. By centering students’ voices and the richness of their communities, each performance becomes a declaration of belonging, and every student is empowered to step into the spotlight with confidence, creativity, and purpose.
Designed For: Expanded Learning Programs, Non-Profits, Libraries, Community Centers, Camps, In-School Residencies (Middle & High School)
“Only 42% of students feel their school values their voice and experiences.”
Search Institute, 2023 Youth Voice & Agency Report​​
By centering their lived experiences and cultural identities in the creative process, Your Story on Stage creates a space where students feel heard, seen, and empowered, building confidence, community, and communication skills that support lifelong success.
Learning Outcomes
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Identity-Driven Storytelling- Students craft and perform original theatrical scenes inspired by their lived experiences, cultural heritage, and social realities—using drama as a tool for self-expression, advocacy, and truth-telling. (Aligns with CA Theatre Standards TH:Cr1.1.HS–Cr2.1.HS)
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Collaborative Creation & Ensemble Practice- In collaborative groups, students co-write and stage performance pieces, building skills in ensemble work, inclusive dialogue, and shared authorship. (Aligns with TH:Cr3.1.HS & Pr4.1.HS)
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Intentional Design for Storytelling​- Students design visual storytelling elements—props, symbolic costume details, or scenic environments—that elevate cultural significance and enhance dramatic meaning. (Aligns with Visual Arts Standards VA:Cr1.1.HS & Cr2.1.HS)
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Critical Reflection & Cultural Analysis- Learners engage in peer critique, self-assessment, and group discussion to evaluate how their work expresses identity, challenges stereotypes, and connects with real-world issues. (Aligns with TH:Re9.1.HS & Cn11.1.HS)
Success Story
"Peak theatre arts is an amazing org that was able to help students learn how to write, direct, perform and know all about theatre. What makes Peak Theatre Arts different is the ability to have had the students create their own play, allowing them to tap in and discover their greatest potential. Rather than have the students do an already written and established play, the kids got to create their own story from scratch. This is a component I loved about this org."
Isabel Leal
Children's Institute
Community Schools Partnership Coordinator
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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