We at the Lobero Theatre believe that all young people should have the opportunity to participate in the performing arts as both audience members and artists
“We strive to help students develop their voices, bodies, and imaginations by teaching performance skills, helping them to grow both as artists and people.”
- David Asbell, Executive Director, Lobero Theatre Foundation
Building Blocks of our Program
- Performances offered by in-school assemblies.
- Building Future Audiences through master classes and other instruction with noted musicians.
- Communication via the Lobero Youth Outreach Newsletter.
- Community service by donating tickets to local social service agencies and partnering with local youth performing organizations.
For more information, or to become a Youth and Community Programs Sponsor,
contact Holly Chadwin (805) 966-4946 ext. 613 or hchadwin@lobero.com.
School Assemblies
Boxtales Theatre Company will be offering school assembly performances of their shows throughout the school year. Now in their 18thyear, Boxtales present world mythology and folklore using an innovative mixture of storytelling, movement, live music, and audience participation.
BOXTALES will be offering school assembly performances of their shows Iron John, The Odyssey, Leyendas de Duende, Prince Rama and the Monkey King, B’rer Rabbit, and their newest show, The Hero Twins. They are available for assemblies throughout the school year. Click links for study guides.
Building Future Audiences
- The Lobero is proud to continue its Jazz Artist in Residence program with world-renowned jazz singer Tierney Sutton. Throughout the school year, Sutton, assisted by Santa Barbara singer/vocal percussionist Eje Lynn-Jacobs and other colleagues, will bring a circle-sing exercise to youth programs to explore the positive effects of group dynamics and uninhibited creativity.
Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet will return to the Lobero for the fourth year in a row, offering clinics and performances to area schools. These up-and-coming-jazz giants will meet with students to share their knowledge and experiences.- The Lobero is proud to partner with Santa Barbara Vocal Jazz Foundation (SBVJF). The SBVJF mission is to preserve vocal jazz as an original American musical form and provide vital music programming in schools for the purpose of developing future generations that appreciate and participate in vocal jazz music. The workshop and residency programs not only serve to teach vocal jazz within the reguar school day but also to introduce a desire in our youth for any type of musical or theatrical pursuit. To schedule a workshop or residency at your school, contact Holly Chadwin.
- The Luci and Richard Janssen Youth Jazz Grant, administered by the Lobero Youth and Community Programs, was created to help jazz programs in local schools flourish. Winning schools receive a grant to help fund their jazz program’s needs.
Community
The Lobero Theatre Foundation provides complimentary tickets to social service programs serving at-risk youth and families. This performance has been carefully selected to appeal to youngsters and families, particularly those from under-served communities.The Lobero Youth Programs is proud to partner with several exciting youth arts programs, by offering discounted or complimentary rent to the following organizations:.
- Boxtales Summer Theatre Camp
- Jensen’s RockCamp
- Santa Barbara Dance Institute
Throughout the year, the Lobero Youth Programs offers complimentary tickets to the following organizations:
- Notes for Notes
- City at Peace
- Santa Barbara Middle School Teen Press
Community Partnerships
The Lobero Youth Programs is proud to partner with several exciting youth arts programs.
- Boxtales Summer Theatre Camp
Offering the only professional theatre training for youth in Santa Barbara, stimulating young minds, encouraging teamwork, building character, and developing participants’ self-esteem. This unique summer program will culminate in an original stage production. - Jensen’s RockCamp
This week-long music camp teaches kids the basics of playing the electric guitar. Not only will the children have fun learning to play music, each student receives a brand new electric guitar or a Jensen’s gift certificate. - Notes for Notes
Notes for Notes is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving youth the opportunity to explore and experience music, and to provide these children with positive, safe, and inspiring environments to help direct their lives away from negative social situations. - City at Peace
City at Peace is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that empowers teenagers to create safe, peaceful and productive lives and communities. Using the performing arts as a vehicle, City at Peace is developing the next generation of engaged community leaders. - Santa Barbara Middle School Teen Press
Santa Barbara Middle School’s Teen Press provides a youth perspective on Lobero Theatre events, while gaining experience in the world of media. Teen Press writers attend Lobero Live and renter performances to review shows, interview artists, and learn more about the arts.
Communications
Keep up-to-date on what’s happening with the Lobero Youth and Community Programs. Schools and students receive special offers and ticket discounts from the Lobero Theatre, updates about upcoming school assemblies, and opportunities to work with professional musicians.
Check out some examples below:
Lobero Youth Outreach Newsletter Archive
