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A small group of young performers of varying ethnicities onstage together during a school tour performance
Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs
to those who prepare for it today. 

Malcolm X 

A large group of high-school-aged performers sit in chairs singing to an audience during a performance of 'Hall Pass'

education

Blindspot Collective's educational programming partners with schools and youth programs to provide exciting workshops to youth across San Diego County. 

Our programs center student voices and schools' needs around original curricula and put professional theatre workers and teaching artists in the classroom. 

Explore several options for your classroom or after school program below, and reach out to education@blindspotcollective.org with any questions or to begin the collaborative process to bring a program to your school. 

CURRENTLY

Two young performers with raccoon ears and black noses painted on peek over the edge of a bench

new school tour in the works

We have an exciting project coming for the fall of 2026! Lead artist Shellina Hefner is collaborating with local writers, composers, performers, and educators to bring a brand new work to elementary schools in San Diego, CA. The tour will run October - November 2026. Serving 2nd - 5th grade levels (however, this piece may be suitable for younger students at teachers' discretion). 

If you would like to have this new work brought to your school, click the link below to be connected to our Education Coordinator. 

PROGRAMMING

Executive Artistic Director Blake McCarty kneels in front of two students with a microphone during a production of 'Danny's Story'

IN SCHOOL TOURS

Blindspot Collective offers in-school performances as well as extended learning opportunities based on shows and led by professional teaching artists. These shows and programs are tailored for enrichment and education and have previously explored topics such as racism, bullying, and compassion. Past examples include Lit and several others based in Forum Theatre practices. 

A teaching artist with a black face mask sits in a circle with a small group of young students taking notes during a school tour workshop

PERFORMING ARTS RESIDENCIES

Our performing arts residencies are typically developed in consultation with the school or individual teacher. Our work has included programs with JCCS schools, elementary, middle, and high schools exploring arts skills including writing, poetry, performance, design, and verbatim theatre. Our programs are offered both during school hours and for after school programs. 

Producing Artist Shellina Hefner stands in front of a large group of students in a Blindspot Collective t-shirt during an interactive program

ARTS INTEGRATION ENRICHMENT

Blindspot Collective partners with schools and teachers to introduce art skills while teaching core subject areas. Examples of past programs include California history, exploring mythology to introduce Greek history, and using dance to explore magnetism and other science content.

A small group of high school students stand in a circle onstage together during an after school program

IN/AFTER SCHOOL SEL PROGRAMS

Social emotional learning (SEL) is a methodology that helps students of all ages to better comprehend their emotions, to feel those emotions fully, and demonstrate empathy for others. Our past programs have explored personal storytelling, poetry, and performance art to further better understanding of themselves and each other. 

Three young performers of varying ethnicities sit in front of a stage together smiling and interacting with students during a workshop

JCCS PROGRAMMING 

We are currently working with Juvenile Court and Community Schools in San Diego county. In collaboration with schools and students, we are leading workshops designed to promote social and emotional learning, self exploration, and expression. 

TEACHING ARTISTS

Shellina Hefner

Desha Crownover

Monique Gaffney 

Lilia Porter

Jaeonnie Davis-Crawford 

Sarah Jane Salonga

Hannah Frederick 

Abi Hood 

Gina Barba

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