EDUCATIONAL GUIDES & CONSULTATION

Creating innovative Broadway and Off-Broadway study guides to elicit discussion and engage students before, during, and after the show.

Study Guide Services Include:

  • A completely unique study guide tailored specifically to your production

  • A practical knowledge of what educators utilize when incorporating theater in classrooms

  • Alignment with national Common Core educational standards and the National Core Arts Standards

  • Very competitive rates compared to other providers

  • Personal involvement in other educational aspects of the production as needed

 

A Holistic Approach Ensures:

  • The guide's style and content are inspired by style of the production

  • The interviews go beyond the mundane to engage both educators and student readers

  • The educational activities are creative in scope and rich in content

  • A streamlined look that balances form and function and provides classroom-ready materials


Consulting Services Include:

  • Planning educational outreach activities/programs

  • Creating educational outreach promotional materials (Godspell At This Expo Flyer)

  • Creating dynamic educational content

  • Aligning materials with national standards

  • Exploring educational possibilities for theatrical content

  • Networking with educational professionals

  • Other educational needs

Tim has worked with theatre professionals as varied as Actor Bill Irwin, Commedia Artist Stanley Sherman, Mime Bill Bowers,The Bill T. Jones Arnie Zane Dance Company, Composer/Sound Designer Greg Pliska and the NY Neo Futurists to create educational opportunities for students in theater.

 

Conducting talkbacks for NYC students at Ain’t Too Proud  - Photo Courtesy of Katie Andrew

Conducting talkbacks for NYC students at Ain’t Too Proud - Photo Courtesy of Katie Andrew

Working the booth at the At This Stage Expo -Photo Courtesy of Broadwayworld.com

Working the booth at the At This Stage Expo -Photo Courtesy of Broadwayworld.com

 

Tim Reid

Has combined his passions for drama and teaching in the Education field for over 20 years by creating diverse curricula, designing theater courses, and mentoring school theatrical programs. As an artist with the International Schools Theatre Association, Tim has designed innovative programs for incorporating a range of world theatre practices to enrich student learning. He thrives on developing creative ways of increasing student engagement through professional theatrical productions. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for New York City Children's Theater. Tim has been nominated for a Disney American Teacher Award and an Excellence in Theatre Education TONY Award.

 
I think the Be More Chill Study Guide is just spectacular- thank YOU for taking such great care with the guide. It’s truly one of my favorite pieces of work associated with the show! Love the way you write about the issues, love the interviews, all of it.
— Joe Iconis
Since Tim Reid is a theater maker and professional educator, he utilizes his experience to create production materials that are creatively engaging for students and imminently practical for teachers. His collaborative style makes him an asset to the production team, as he goes beyond his role as study guide creator to become a valuable partner for our educational outreach activities.
— Fran Kirmser - Producer

Tim Reid  •  tim@showstudies.com  •  (845) 729-2979