Storytelling, Coming of Age and the Business of Art

Advanced Teacher Training Seminar 2020
A virtual arts and learning experience
June 8-10, 2020

When our travel plans to New York were put on hold, the Muse team immediately began dreaming of a new way to bring you the highest quality arts professional development adapted for our current moment.

The digital medium offers a unique opportunity to explore world-class performances across history. This summer we will celebrate the careers of three remarkable artists: Stephen Sondheim, who turned 90 this year and whose legacy practically ‘sings’ for itself; the extraordinary actress Zoe Caldwell; and Sir Peter Shaffer, the playwright behind Amadeus and a great friend of Muse Machine. Our eight selected performances include:

Amadeus
Into the Woods
Red, about the life of Mark Rothko
Sunday in the Park with George
Medea
Sweeney Todd
Tosca, from The Met Opera
Present Laughter

Participants can access the performance recordings through the event website and are asked to watch them in the weeks leading up to the seminar. Seminar materials include critical-thinking prompts to reflect on how your experiences can be used in blended learning experiences for your students.

Live workshops featuring guest lecturers Bob Lear and John Sheehan will take place on Zoom throughout each day on June 8-10. Each lecture will inspire deeper appreciation for the arts, invigorate your creativity and encourage adaptations to your classroom. Special interviews with guest artists will further enrich your understanding of the selected performances and their creators. And just like when the event takes place in New York, you will get to interact with your peers in a rich learning environment.

The seminar is offered free of charge.