Ants in the Pants teachers, actors and musicians adapt student-written stories into sketches and songs, which are performed for the schools and later for the public. Ants in the Pants teach workshops in schools, after school, and around the community for ages 6 and up. Our goals: -celebrate students and Champion their voices! -to teach fundamental creative writing skills; -to provide consistent and nurturing attention to each student over a sustained period of time ; -to build each student’s confidence in self-expression, self-esteem, and writing skills; -to perform high quality, professional theater to the students we serve and the broader community -to form lasting partnerships in the schools and in the community