What Theatre Ruminate is all about…

Theatre Ruminate’s goal is to increase access to quality theatre education by breaking down barriers that currently exist within k-12 schools. We also seek to help schools fully realize why theatre is important, necessary, and transformational.

With fewer schools hiring theatre teachers while also defunding arts programs, providing quality theatre education experiences can be challenging.  As educators we understand the difficulties schools face when trying to grow and support their theatre programs. Often times it can be difficult to find the time and resources desired to achieve the goals of your program. Furthermore, if you do not live near a major urban center it can often be hard to find artists to work with to help provide this support and insight. We are here to help.

With a wide variety of offerings including professional development for educators, department consultation, 1:1 coaching, dramaturgical support, virtual classroom options, and in-school residencies, we strive to provide opportunities that a create simultaneous learning environment for both educators and students. Through carefully curated curriculum tailored to meet your needs (and budget) let us help you take your program to the next level and see the full impact theatre education can have on your students.  We believe that the most impactful theatre is tied to classroom learning and integral to community conversation and growth.

Our Story

Lindsay and Marcus both grew up in the same small town in central Wisconsin and collaborated on countless occasions on a wide range of theatrical productions. They have both benefited from arts education that inspired them to go on to pursue higher degrees in theater and now hope to use this knowledge, and their experience, to provide educational tools to under-served communities. With the lack of support for the arts, fewer schools are hiring theatre teachers while at the same time defunding arts programs. Marcus and Lindsay firmly believe that theatre not only allows for a necessary creative outlet for many students, but also teaches essential life skills and leads to a more vibrant community. Through professional development opportunities and consultation, they hope to inspire educators to see drama programs as not just an enriching after school/extra curricular activity, but as an avenue for cross curriculum education, personal growth, and thoughtful community engagement.

Meet the Team

Lindsay Kujawa

Co-Founder

Storyteller. Educator. Dramaturg. Ultra Theatre Nerd.

Marcus Newton

Co-Founder

Director. Designer. Educator. Musical Theatre Guru.