Workshops & Training
Inspiring educators and students through interactive theatre workshops and professional development
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Transform your classroom or staff with the power of theatre
Student Acting Workshops
Kindness Acting Workshops
Ages 3-8
Lights, camera, action! Students will perform The Jumping Beans Meet The Giant story in this interactive workshop that builds confidence, creativity, and kindness.
Our workshops let students become the actors! Guided by our teaching artists, kids play theatre games, act out stories, and explore character and emotion.
Workshop Details:
- ✅ Flexible Duration: Can be 30–60 minutes
- ✅ Age Range: Adaptable for preschool through grade 6
- ✅ Customizable: Connects to curriculum or seasonal themes
- ✅ Interactive: Students actively participate in theatre games and storytelling
- ✅ Educational: Explores character development and emotional expression
🌴 Florida Bookings Available
November 1st - December 31st, 2025
"Play-Ground Theatre @Goddard Denver were my favorite days in my nearly 20 years of teaching. You guys are awesome! The kids love you, and you have no idea how many opportunities I've had to build on your workshops. The kids remember every second and it is SO easy for me to add activities in every subject after you've been there!"
- M. McQuail, Goddard School
"Activities such as these help to build self-esteem, confidence, problem solving skills, group interactions skills, language development, concepts development and a host of other positive attributes that lead to the development of happy, healthy, functioning people. We need more programs for children like Play-Ground Theatre and I would highly recommend this curriculum for children of all ages!"
- J. Zisman, Director of Children's Resources
Staff Training & Professional Development
Thought Leaders & Trainers
Play-Ground Theatre coaches Mia Sole & Jeff Haycock are dedicated to inspire everyone in their path. Living a charged life and sharing that sense of excellence with the world is a passion for them. For almost three decades they have lived their dream to bring unbridled glee to children and joyously share their mission with thousands of teachers across the country.
As keynote speakers, Mia and Jeff connect audiences with theatrical tactics, high power positive strategies, and gratitude in the workplace. Jeff and Mia deliver material concisely with zest, humor and charisma. They are the authors of best selling books, Theatre Games for Preschool Children Ages 3-6 and Theatre Games for Elementary School Age Children Ages 7-12.
Theatrical Tactics for the Classroom
90-minute interactive training
This outstanding training:
- ✅ Ignites imagination
- ✅ Generates excitement
- ✅ Boosts positive energy
- ✅ Sets the stage for joyous staff participation
- ✅ Provides a bounty of creative tools for teaching
Strategies for providing preschool and/or school age students instruction with innovative techniques that motivate students to explore, role play, communicate, work together, and better understand the self through performing arts.
"Play-Ground Theatre was one of the best trainings we have had! I heard rave reviews from my staff and we cannot wait for them to come back. By far the best training ever! I would recommend them to anyone anywhere anytime!"
- Shannon Hall, Early Learning Center Director
Motivational / Team Building
90-minute interactive training
This exceptional training:
- ✅ Unleashes a wave of camaraderie
- ✅ Fosters trust and friendship
- ✅ Builds character
- ✅ Energizes and unites staff members
Bring your staff together for a training they will never forget. Filled with creative activities designed to encourage camaraderie, music, and acting games that leave staff elevated with refreshed, positive energy.
"Jeff and Mia have such a gift of energy and positive, endearing personalities that they bring to their trainings and performances. After the training the staff were left excited, energized and inspired."
- Cortney Fillion, Director - CCLC
Honor / Appreciation
90-minute interactive training
This exceptional training:
- ✅ Spotlights positive character traits of each staff member
- ✅ Offers individuals the power to award others
- ✅ Connects staff with a greater sense of acknowledgement
This training has a wonderful power as it's geared to recognize and cheer for each and every individual. The atmosphere will be rich with love and cultivate a happy positive staff.
"It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I recommend Play-Ground Theatre. Founders, Jeff Haycock and Mia Sole are a truly talented, professional, energetic and positive team that takes teaching and learning to new heights."
- Renee Collier, Principal - Hygiene Elementary
Story Time
90-minute interactive training
This sensational training:
- ✅ Supports the mission of children's librarians
- ✅ Highlights techniques for audience participation
- ✅ Shares innovative introductions to stories
- ✅ Stimulates creative discussion
This training strengthens the power of story telling. Focus is on connecting the individual with tools to have stronger stage presence, clever presentational styles, and a bag of tricks to produce more successful interactive programs for community libraries.
"Thank you again for inspiring and enlightening our story tellers. You two are awesome! It was delightful to meet you!!!"
- Kim Parker, Training Specialist High Plains Library District
"I walked away from your training totally hyped and ready to inspire families with all the theatre fun that you shared with us. I'm always amazed by you two and how easily you can captivate a crowd...You SO are the 'facilitators of JOY'. Thank you for inspiring me through laughter, play, theatre/drama, and positive cheer. Keep on doing your thang because you are changing lives."
- Amy Ortiz, High Plains Children's Librarian
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