Provider Details

Provider: The Treasure Box LLC

Contact Details

202-455-5704 | ThetreasureboxMD@gmail.com
thetreasureboxmd@gmail.com
https://www.thetreasureboxmd.com/
Address
Baltimore, MD 21239
Primary Contact: Tarshai Peterson

Teaching Artist

The Treasure Box LLC, founded by Tarshai Peterson, is a Maryland-based youth development and performing arts company dedicated to empowering children and teens through creative expression, academic enrichment, and personal growth. The company focuses on fostering academic excellence, artistic development, and overall well-being, offering dynamic programs that nurture young people’s talents and confidence. Tarshai Peterson, with 15 years of experience in arts education, has served as a Certified Theatre Educator, Teaching Artist, Director, Playwright, Curriculum Writer, and Mentor Teacher in schools and arts organizations. She holds a degree in Theatre from Bennett College and a Master’s in Educational Theatre from New York University. Her passion for supporting young people's academic and creative growth is the driving force behind The Treasure Box LLC, creating spaces where youth can excel and thrive.

Events and Programs Offered

Storytelling Performance for Young Audiences

Storytelling Performance for Young Audiences Available for the 2024-2025 school year!   The Treasure Box brings stories to life in the elementary classroom through interactive, engaging performances that invite students to participate. Professional Storyteller, Tarshai Peterson uses dynamic characters and creative storytelling that gives students opportunity…
Program/Event Format: In School Performance
Art Forms: Theater, Storytelling, Creative Writing

Storytelling in the Classroom (Grades 5-12)

Drama Residency Program: Storytelling in the Classroom (Grades 5-12) Available for the 2024-2025 school year! “Storytelling in the Classroom” is a unique 7-session drama residency designed to integrate literary skills with the ancient art of storytelling performance. In this program, students will write original short…
Program/Event Format: In School Residency, After School/Weekend, Professional Development
Art Forms: Theater, Storytelling, Creative Writing

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Workshops (Grades Pre-K-12)

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Workshops Available for the 2024-2025 school year!  Our Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Drama Workshops are carefully designed with your students in mind, meeting them where they are and helping them grow emotionally and socially. We collaborate with teachers to tailor…
Program/Event Format: In School Residency, In School Workshop, After School/Weekend
Art Forms: Theater, Storytelling, Puppetry, Creative Writing

Play Production Consultation for Educators

Play Production Consultation for Educators Available for the 2024-2025 School Year!  Thinking about putting on a play with children or teens? We can help! The Treasure Box offers a Play Production Consultation Service designed to support teachers in creating a successful dramatic stage production. Whether…
Program/Event Format: Professional Development
Art Forms: Theater, Storytelling, Puppetry, Creative Writing

Mask Making and Performance (Grades 3-12)

Drama Residency Program: Mask Making and Performance Available for the 2024-2025 school year! In the “Mask Making and Performance” residency, students embark on a creative journey to craft  their own unique masks using various craft materials. Guided by Teaching Artist Tarshai Peterson, students will create…
Program/Event Format: In School Residency, In School Workshop, After School/Weekend
Art Forms: Visual Art and Design, Theater, Storytelling, Dance and Movement

Enhancing Literacy Through Drama (Grades Pre-K to 2)

Drama Residency Program: Enhancing Literacy Through Drama (Pre-K to 2nd Grade) Available for the 2024-2025 school year! As an experienced educator and arts integration specialist, I am excited to offer a drama residency program that integrates theatre into literacy instruction for Pre-K to 2nd-grade students.…
Program/Event Format: In School Residency, In School Workshop, After School/Weekend, Professional Development
Art Forms: Theater, Storytelling, Creative Writing