education partnerships
The Apollo collaborates with schools, both in the classroom and during after-school initiatives, to foster creative projects that enhance learning in academic subjects while also linking students to all aspects of the arts. These arts education projects are forged through the planning and execution of activities, workshops, and other programming to meet students’ needs. 
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Projects

upcoming education Events
TODAY
Jan 20
| 3:00PM EDT
Jan 20
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Jan 20
The Apollo Stages at The Victoria
MLK Young Changemakers

Apollo Education invites the community to join this year’s MLK Young Changemakers event, honoring Dr. King’s powerful legacy in a modern context. MLK Young Changemakers is a series of conversations in recognition of Dr. King’s impact and the National Youth Day of Service where local and national youth leaders will explore how environmental and food justice impact our lives and communities.

Jan 27
| 8:30AM EDT
Jan 27
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Jan 27
The Apollo Stages at The Victoria
Professional Learning Workshop: Apollo Stories

Join Apollo Education for a full-day Professional Learning Workshop to explore the digital learning hub, Apollo Stories. This online resource of educator-created materials sparks critical thinking in students and ignites thought-provoking discussions on justice, culture, and identity. 

Led by The Apollo Stories team, educators will receive expert guidance on integrating and adapting the free lessons featured on the platform into their classroom curricula. Gain hands-on facilitation experience, feedback, and dive into engaging, practical, classroom-ready activities.   

Feb 7
| 10:30AM EDT
Feb 7
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Feb 7
The Apollo Stages at The Victoria
Jump Up Jamboree

Embark on a vibrant journey through the cultural traditions of Africa, the Caribbean, and other areas of the Black Diaspora with School Day Live: Jump Up Jamboree

Feb 26
| 4:00PM EST
Feb 26
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Feb 26
The Apollo Stages at The Victoria
Professional Learning Workshop: Treasures from The Archives

Join Apollo Education and The Apollo Archives in an engaging exploration of history at The Apollo Stages at The Victoria. Using primary and secondary sources from The Apollo’s Digital Archives, Professional Learning Workshop: Treasures from The Archives connects students to lessons highlighting stories of hope, perseverance, and achievement. Discover the cultural impact of The Apollo and its role as a beacon of Black excellence, innovation, and American history.

Mar 25
MAR 25 & MAR 27
| 10:30AM EDT
Mar 25
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Mar 27
The Apollo Stages at The Victoria
Stuntboy, In the Meantime

Apollo Education presents the musical adaptation of Jason Reynolds’s bestselling graphic novel, Stuntboy, In the Meantime. Step into the world of Portico Reeves in this inspiring family musical that captures the highs and hurdles of growing up, friendship, and the courage to overcome fears. This special School Day Live performance brings you on a heartfelt journey through the eyes of Portico, a middle schooler whose “superpower” is keeping his loved ones safe. But when his parents face divorce, Portico’s worries give him “the frets”—or what his Gran calls anxiety. Will his courage and imagination be enough to see him through?

Adapted from Jason Reynolds and Raúl the Third’s best-selling graphic novel, this musical features the award-winning writing of Melvin Tunstall (2018 Best Family Show Off-Broadway Alliance Award) and original music by South African songwriter and producer Greg Borowsky. Stuntboy, In the Meantime shows that everyone, young and old, has the power to conquer their “frets” and find strength in family, friendship, and self-belief.

Bring your class or family to The Apollo Stages at The Victoria and experience a story of resilience and love that will stay with you long after the final bow. Don’t miss out—reserve your seats today!

May 30
| 11:00AM EDT
May 30
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May 30
Apollo Historic Theater
Baby Laurence Legacy Project

Explore the history and legacy of pioneer tap artist and musician, Donald “Baby Laurence” Jackson in School Day Live: Baby Laurence Legacy Project at Apollo’s Historic Theater. The Baby Laurence Legacy Project is an archival performance that investigates and celebrates the artistic genius of the Baltimore-bred game-changer, and his impact on tap dance and jazz music.

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Education Programs

A School Tour at Apollo Theater

The Apollo offers engaging music, dance, and theater instruction while highlighting its rich history and ongoing significance to Harlem and Black culture. Programs are inquiry-based, interactive, and interdisciplinary, and Apollo School Programs connect to national, state, and local arts and academic standards.

Discover more about The Apollo’s workshops and residencies, School Tours, School Day Live performances, distance learning options, and partnerships and special projects.

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Apollo School Apprentices

The Apollo Theater Academy provides opportunities for young adults in the performing arts and entertainment fields through workshops, internships, apprenticeships, and events.

  • The Arts Administration Internship explores the impact of arts administration on live and recorded productions at The Apollo, where students develop a concept for the signature summer event, Teen Takeover.
  • The Technical Stage Production Internship assigns students to work with members of The Apollo’s production crew, where they gain experience applying technical elements of theater such as lighting design, videography, audio engineering, carpentry, and production design to live and recorded stage productions.
  • The Apprenticeship program provides college students and recent graduates with training and mentorship as they work with Apollo staff to design, implement, and produce their own projects and/or events.
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With Professional Learning workshops, Apollo Education energizes, inspires, and provides K-12 educators with resources and hands-on activities to connect the arts to classroom curricula, all while meeting educational and arts standards.

Professional Learning workshops are available to educators from all grade levels and disciplines. Workshops are intended to benefit both educators and their students and to provide educators with methods and strategies for teaching and learning through the arts and across disciplines. The Apollo is a NYS-approved provider for Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) credits.

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Apollo Stories is an interactive digital learning hub for high school educators who want to spark critical thinking in the minds of their students. It provides lesson plans, resources, and activities that explore justice, culture, and identity. The inaugural lessons are built around The Apollo’s world premiere stage adaptation of Ta Nehisi-Coates' Between the World and Me.

Geared towards activating and amplifying the voices of high school-aged students, the program gives young people a framework to understand and navigate issues of contemporary America and reflects The Apollo’s commitment to utilizing the arts and humanities to foster conversation centered on the Black experience.

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Apollo School Tours highlight the legendary history and performers of The Apollo, and the impact on music and performing arts development. All tours are thematic, inquiry-based, interactive, and use multimedia. They also connect to national, state, and local arts and academic standards. Bring your students to experience the legacy and learn the history of The Apollo!

For questions, please email The Apollo at school.programs@apollotheater.org.

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