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Oregon Children's Theatre Educators Outreach Survey
Field Trip Performances
1.
When did you last attend a Mainstage field trip at Oregon Children’s Theatre?
Mainstage shows refer to our large-scale productions located at Portland’5 Centers for the Arts in downtown Portland.
Within the last year
Within the last 2-3 years
Longer than 4 years ago
I’ve never attended a Mainstage production at OCT
2.
On a scale of 1-5, with 1 being not important and 5 being very important, what factors do you consider when booking a theatrical performance as a field trip?
Not at all important
Slightly unimportant
Important
Fairly important
Very important
The story being featured is one I am familiar with
Not at all important
Slightly unimportant
Important
Fairly important
Very important
The story being featured is one that my students are familiar with
Not at all important
Slightly unimportant
Important
Fairly important
Very important
The story being featured is a new story we haven’t seen before
Not at all important
Slightly unimportant
Important
Fairly important
Very important
The story is appropriate for the age of my students
Not at all important
Slightly unimportant
Important
Fairly important
Very important
The story features a diverse cast of characters
Not at all important
Slightly unimportant
Important
Fairly important
Very important
I am able to discuss the show with my students to extend their knowledge and understanding
Not at all important
Slightly unimportant
Important
Fairly important
Very important
The production value is high (i.e., lighting, set, costumes, etc.)
Not at all important
Slightly unimportant
Important
Fairly important
Very important
The production talent is high (i.e., talented actors, professional-level performing)
Not at all important
Slightly unimportant
Important
Fairly important
Very important
I can access additional learning resources, like curriculum guides, to extend lessons into the classroom
Not at all important
Slightly unimportant
Important
Fairly important
Very important
OCT offers in-school workshops aligned with field trip performances that my students can participate in
Not at all important
Slightly unimportant
Important
Fairly important
Very important
Other (please specify)
3.
What is the
main reason
you bring your classroom to a field trip at OCT?
4.
On a scale of 1-5, with 1 being very prohibitive and 5 being not prohibitive, what barriers keep you from attending a theatrical production?
Very prohibitive
Somewhat prohibitive
Neutral/Neither
Not usually prohibitive
Not prohibitive at all
Ticket costs
Very prohibitive
Somewhat prohibitive
Neutral/Neither
Not usually prohibitive
Not prohibitive at all
Location of venue
Very prohibitive
Somewhat prohibitive
Neutral/Neither
Not usually prohibitive
Not prohibitive at all
School funding for extra-curricular activities
Very prohibitive
Somewhat prohibitive
Neutral/Neither
Not usually prohibitive
Not prohibitive at all
Type of show/production
Very prohibitive
Somewhat prohibitive
Neutral/Neither
Not usually prohibitive
Not prohibitive at all
Timing of performances
Very prohibitive
Somewhat prohibitive
Neutral/Neither
Not usually prohibitive
Not prohibitive at all
Access to students, such as school bussing
Very prohibitive
Somewhat prohibitive
Neutral/Neither
Not usually prohibitive
Not prohibitive at all
Other (please specify)
5.
If you do not choose to attend a field trip at OCT, what other activities are you choosing instead? Please select all that apply.
Other educational destinations, such as OMSI or the Zoo
Other performance-based activities, such as movies or concerts
Low or no-cost activities, such as community events
In-school opportunities (programs that come to the school to facilitate)
Other performance-based activities, such as movies or concerts
Other cultural institutions, such as museums
Opting-out of other activities or staying home
Other (please specify)
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