Suitcase Stories
Inspiring young authors in local schools
Bringing students' stories to life
Suitcase Stories is an exciting initiative from Theatre Lawrence designed to ignite imagination, inspire creativity, and empower upper elementary students through storytelling and performance. Led by Education Director, Emily Giles, along with a team of local playwrights, actors, and educators, this project brings the magic of theatre directly into classrooms.
The Suitcase Stories crew partners with Lawrence area classrooms, focusing on schools and students who may not typically engage with Theatre Lawrence programs. Over the course of four hour-long sessions, students explore storytelling, creative writing, and self-expression. The first three sessions guide students through the process of creating original stories, while the final session culminates in a live performance of the students’ work by the Suitcase Stories troupe.
By blending education and the arts, Suitcase Stories offers a powerful platform for young voices to be heard and celebrated. We are proud to offer this outreach program for free to selected schools. We are currently offering this program to five schools each fall. Schools are invited to apply for the program in late summer/early fall.
