Welcome to

Theatre of Will 

 45-Min Virtual Learning Experiences for:

Elementary Schools & At Home Students

Sponsored by: Los Angeles Department of Water & Power

"WATER GUARDIANS"

Take a look at a preview of our new virtual educational presentation for students to see and participate in at home. The learning experience complements Elementary School NGSS and ELA standards. And the animation makes it fun for students in Grades 3,4, and 5 to watch and learn from!

• Water Guardians is a Zoom-led Virtual Learning Experience for at home students. It incorporates material from our live assemblies, such as our music and pantomime, and includes some of our student participation elements.

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• Presentations are hosted by a live Theatre of Will Teaching Artist who speaks directly to the at-home students, and features animated characters who demonstrate water saving techniques.

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• The animated characters take at-home students on an entertaining and educational journey where they learn the importance of water and good water conservation methods. The 45-min learning experience also compliments the NGSS and ELA class standards for grades 3-5.

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• A comprehensive Teacher's Handbook will be provided and a professional development session will take place in advance of the presentation where materials are explained to teachers.

Meet the Founder

Willard Simms is an American playwright, screenwriter, journalist, and educator most noted for his writing of the play "Einstein: A Stage Portrait". Willard is the author of 15 published plays and 14 television dramas. His works have been presented and won many playwriting awards in Italy, Telluride, New York, Los Angeles, Oklahoma, Denver, London, and many other national and international locations.

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Willard's passion for the Arts & Education is what led him to start Theatre of Will in 2000, where he serves as the President and Artistic Director of TOW. Willard writes and produces plays that are implemented (virtually since COVID-19) in schools by an experienced staff of professional teaching artists and musicians.

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