See Saw’s mission is to create transformative, participatory performance projects that engage North Carolina communities, amplifying their stories, addressing their issues, and reflecting their values.

What is Applied Theatre?

Applied theatre goes beyond traditional entertainment and artistic expression to address specific social, cultural, educational, or therapeutic goals.

It involves the use of theatrical techniques and principles in various non-traditional settings to engage participants in a creative and often transformative process.

Who We Work With

  • Elders

    We lead imaginative, story-based workshops with older adults, including those living with memory loss. Through compassionate, collaborative play, we honor the wisdom and creativity of our elders. Learn more about our partnership with Duke University and TimeSlips here.

  • Museums

    We collaborate with museums like the NCMA and the Nasher to design immersive workshops inspired by works in their collections. These experiences invite participants to engage with art through movement, story, and dialogue—bringing the gallery to life in unexpected ways.

  • Schools

    See Saw Projects creates and performs interactive theatre in schools, libraries, and unexpected spaces—sparking curiosity, dialogue, and connection. We also collaborate with educators to design custom programs that use theatre to explore the issues your students and staff care about most. Read about the process dramas we have created here.

  • Artists

    See Saw nurtures connection and collaboration among artists committed to theatre for social change. From community meet-ups to project incubation, we offer space to spark ideas, build support, and grow bold new work. Learn more about our artist incubator, Sandbox, here.

  • Prisons

    We lead interactive, imaginative performance workshops in prisons, recovery communities, and other spaces where creative expression can offer connection, empowerment, and hope. Our work centers voices often silenced—using theatre as a tool for reflection, agency, and healing.

  • Conferences & Professional Development

    Energize your workplace or conference with a custom theatre or improv session designed to build connection, spark creativity, and inspire change. Whether you're focused on team dynamics, problem solving, or social impact, we’ll co-create an experience that meets your goals—and gets people talking.

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“Art is not neutral. It either upholds or disrupts the status quo, advancing or regressing justice. We are living now inside the imagination of people who thought economic disparity and environmental destruction were acceptable costs for their power. It is our right and responsibility to write ourselves into the future.”


― Adrienne Maree Brown, Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds