Theatre
Theatre in Jeffco
Theatre teachers in Jeffco are dedicated to providing students with opportunities to realize their vision while developing durable skills, finding themselves and their place in this world, and creating experiences that last a lifetime.
The district is committed to providing students with a well-rounded education and opportunities to participate in experiential learning through theatre education.
Why is theatre important?
Researchers have found that sustained learning in theatre correlates to greater success in math and reading, and students from more challenging socioeconomic backgrounds see the greatest benefits.
Participation in theatre education enables students to embrace the full range of the human experience and develop myriad skills applicable to a variety of future opportunities.
Visit Jeffco School Finder for more information about how schools provide theatre opportunities.
Jeffco Theatre Unites Students and Schools
Annual District Theatre Events
Jeffco Theatre Festival
High school students perform at this every November. There are also workshops, tours and opportunities for students to learn from professionals.
Jeffco Improv Festival
An opportunity every April for middle and high school students to learn and perform improv skills with professionals.
Jeffco Box Office
The Jeffco Box Office was created to elevate the work of all Jeffco schools and to provide opportunities for community members to support these educational experiences.
Theatre Events
June 2025
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat/Sun
Monday,
May
26
Tuesday,
May
27
Wednesday,
May
28
Thursday,
May
29
Friday,
May
30
Saturday,
May
31
Sunday,
June
1
Monday,
June
2
Tuesday,
June
3
Wednesday,
June
4
Thursday,
June
5
Friday,
June
6
Saturday,
June
7
Sunday,
June
8
Monday,
June
9
Tuesday,
June
10
Wednesday,
June
11
Thursday,
June
12
Friday,
June
13
Saturday,
June
14
Sunday,
June
15
Monday,
June
16
Tuesday,
June
17
Wednesday,
June
18
Thursday,
June
19
Friday,
June
20
Saturday,
June
21
Sunday,
June
22
Monday,
June
23
Tuesday,
June
24
Wednesday,
June
25
Thursday,
June
26
Friday,
June
27
Saturday,
June
28
Sunday,
June
29
Monday,
June
30
Tuesday,
July
1
Wednesday,
July
2
Thursday,
July
3
Friday,
July
4
Saturday,
July
5
Sunday,
July
6
Calendar & Category Legend:
- Jeffco Theatre
Support Jeffco Arts
Jeffco supports student artists, in large part, with the help of the Jeffco Schools Foundation. Through community support, Jeffco Schools Foundation works to strengthen our music, theatre and visual arts community, invest in our arts educators, and stimulate growth in our young artists.
Awards and Recognitions
Theatre Curriculum
The theatre curriculum demonstrates what Jeffco students are studying by grade level as they progress through the school year. This course of study is based on Colorado Academic Standards developed by the Colorado Department of Education.
The curriculum guides identify the courses that are commonly taught at these grade levels. Courses can be adjusted based on the differentiated needs of individual students. For specific
Secondary Theatre Student Proficiency Scales
Theatre Curriculum Framework
Theatre: Additional Resources
State and National Organizations
Jeffco Electives Vision
Jeffco Electives aims to be at the forefront of electives education, providing equitable programming opportunities, spaces where students belong, and experiences that endure a lifetime.
Jeffco Electives Mission
Jeffco Electives advocates for the needs of standards-aligned, robust programming; where students feel safe to take risks, explore their unique interests, develop their potential, and experience diverse perspectives.
Strategic Plan for the Arts
Mission
Jeffco’s Strategic Plan for the Arts guides our work towards providing instructional excellence and extraordinary student experiences. Jeffco Arts advocates for the needs of standards-aligned, robust programming; where students feel safe to take risks, explore their unique interests, develop their potential, and experience diverse perspectives.
Vision
In order to meet this mission, our vision is to be at the forefront of arts education, providing equitable programming opportunities, spaces where students belong, and experiences that endure a lifetime.
Contact Us
Curriculum and Instruction
Phone: 303-982-6684