Community
Community Outreach
Treehouse Shakers’ Outreach programs aim to serve our multi-generational audiences through our NYC performance season, school residencies, workshops and touring programs. Every child, no matter their income, location, and/or disability, deserves to have access to high-quality arts programming.
We partner with non-profits, community centers & schools to provide thousands of subsidized tickets to youth & families. Through these partnerships, we are able to reach children with disabilities and underserved populations who otherwise may not have access or the opportunity to attend live performances. We make every effort to make our arts in education residencies affordable to Title 1 and Headstart Preschools.
We purposefully strive to make our work accessible to all, and have Relaxed Performance options. These performances allow our work to accommodate more children and families through audience accessibility. Our adapted relaxed performances are targeted to schools and families seeking performances for children with specific needs.
Treehouse Shakers is committed to making our programming welcoming and accessible to all. If there is anything we can do to make your experience with Treehouse Shakers as accessible to you as possible, please let us know. Contact us at contactus@treehouseshakers or 212-715-1914 with any questions, suggestions, or for additional information about a school partnership.
Community
Programming
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Treehouse Shakers provides Title 1 Schools discounts to all of our performances and for in-school residencies.
To contact us for Title 1 discounts, visit our contact page or email us at contactus@treehouseshakers.com.
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Treehouse Shakers believes the arts are for everyone.
Treehouse Shakers provides Title 1 Schools discounts to all of our performances, and all other school audiences are offered a discounted rate. Treehouse Shakers, honors teachers and paras by giving free tickets.
In an effort to give all families access to the arts, we also offer low-income family prices to
all of our performances during our NYC performance season.To contact us for low-income or educational discounts, visit our contact page or email us at contactus@treehouseshakers.com.
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Treehouse Shakers offers Relaxed Performances during our performance season. Relaxed Performances are designed to welcome audience members who will benefit from a less restrictive environment, including (but not limited to) those with sensory processing conditions, Autism, and learning or intellectual disabilities.
We also provide Chill Out spaces, for audiences who may need a break form the audience environment. We also provide Visual Stories, which help to break down visually what to expect from each performance. For questions about these performances, more information, or downloadable resource materials, visit our contact page or email us at contactus@treehouseshakers.com.
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Treehouse Shakers’ Branching OUT is our initiative to support LGBTQIA+ young people and provide services to the community. From After-School programs, to new performance works, to Arts in Education services, and so more. Check back often to see new program listings. Click here to learn more.
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Branching OUT
Our awarded initiative to support LGBTQIA+ young people and provide services to the community.
Branching OUT School Programs
Treehouse Shakers’ Branching OUT After-School and in-school programs are for ages 12-18. This award-winning program is for young people who identify as LGBTQIA+, or are seeking to become better allies. Branching OUT centers on discovering and exploring one’s story and identity through an intentionally artist-led format. During our community-based program, young people explore and reflect on their own story to create a larger, more meaningful experience, while gaining self-empowerment and gathering with like-minded peers. Through the guidance of our awarded teaching artists, young people will create narratives that will be turned into podcasts, writing, dances, songs or artwork.
Young people have the opportunity to learn new art forms, work with professional artists, and build a meaningful community.
If interested in finding out more about Branching OUT or bringing it to your school community, contact us.
High School Service Hours
NYC High School Students can receive High School service credits, build college resumes, and learn skills through our Branching OUT research initiative. Help our team research Queer history, build education slides, and classroom presentations to be used within the different initiatives. Students can join Treehouse Shakers for a semester, summer, or an entire year of commitment. Must do 5 completed hours to qualify. After participating, students receive official documentation on Treehouse Shakers’ letterhead.
Interested? Please send Treehouse Shakers, c/o Mara McEwin, an inquiry letter saying why you would be interested, current school/grade, and best days/times for a commitment.
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