Creative Wellness
Voice & Communication
Acting Out Loud
Social Emotional Learning Through Theatre and Creative Expression.
Overview
What it is.
Acting Out LOUD is a youth development program that uses theater, storytelling, and performance arts to help students explore identity, build confidence, and strengthen social-emotional skills. Through creative expression and collaborative performance, students develop communication, empathy, and leadership while learning to express their thoughts and emotions in healthy ways.
The program combines arts education with Social Emotional Learning (SEL) practices to support the whole child, helping young people better understand themselves, connect with others, and navigate real-world challenges.
Who it is for
Students exploring identity, confidence, and social-emotional skills through performance, in schools and community settings.
Student learning
- Storytelling, improvisation, and performance techniques
- Emotional expression and communication skills
- Collaboration and ensemble-building
- Empathy through character development
Real-world application
Builds transferable skills for leadership, communication, and teamwork across careers in media, performing arts, education, and public-facing professions.
Student outcomes
What a student leaves with.
- Increased confidence and public speaking ability
- Stronger interpersonal and communication skills
- Improved emotional expression and self-awareness
- Growth in leadership and collaboration
More programs
Other signature programs.
Bring this program to your students
Bring Acting Out Loud to your school or community.
Schools, libraries, community organizations, and public spaces all work. The design changes; the outcomes do not.