Show Synopsis

Connect2Next: Pathway to the Future is an engaging, high-energy performance that will captivate students through an improv-based STEM challenge. Featuring two dynamic actor-educators who bring multiple characters to life, the performance encourages active audience participation and weaves in big picture ideas about succeeding as a future professional. As the story unfolds, students will see firsthand how the three Cs of STEM—creativity, collaboration and critical thinking—play a vital role in solving real-world problems using science, technology, engineering and math. Through this interactive and entertaining experience, students will gain insight into how STEM can be used to address local, regional and global challenges. This performance not only demonstrates STEM in action but also sparks curiosity and inspires students to explore these fields further.

Additionally, teachers and students will receive an e-learning package filled with games, quizzes and lesson plans that help reinforce concepts introduced in the performance. Our team brings everything needed to perform at your school and is adaptable to any gathering space, ensuring a seamless integration into your school schedule while providing a memorable educational experience for your students.

Topics Covered

  • STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and math – but it really stands for hands-on learning that applies to the world around us.
  • Creativity, collaboration and critical thinking are the three C’s of STEM education.
  • Through STEM, we learn a systematic way of approaching challenges, so that students can better analyze an issue and develop a solution.
  • STEM learning equips students with skills valued in various fields, preparing them for future careers, and fostering problem-solving and critical thinking, ultimately benefiting society as a whole.

Educational Standards

All NTC programs align with state educational standards, including science, social studies, financial literacy, and health standards, depending on your specific program. Additionally, all programs align with state ELA standards. On this page, you will find links to the relevant standards for your program.

Educational Standards

Why Book

  • NTC’s Connect2Next is a great opportunity to inspire your students about the positive impact their choices today can make on their professional futures tomorrow.
  • NTC will complete any paperwork related to permissions for visiting your school/district.
  • NTC’s shows align with state and national educational standards.
  • NTC never charges for performances, asks students to buy anything, or captures students’ personal data.

Program Overview Video

Educational Materials Included

This in-school performance comes with a Teacher Toolkit, providing educators with easy-to-use online resources that extend the learning experience.

Bilingual Parent/Student Handbook – The student handbook takes a deeper dive into program-related educational content. This expanded material, aligned with educational standards, sparks classroom discussion and provides an opportunity for students to explore important information with their families at home.

Hands-on Lesson – These easy-to-use lessons let students and teachers flex their hands-on experience with simple experiments and activities.

Digital Games – Using elements from the program, the digital games are fun to play and offer challenging levels to keep students entertained.

Expanded Information – These educational pieces allow the teacher to continue to engage their students with interesting articles related to the program subject matter.

NTC has been touring the United States with free educational programming for over 45 years. Whether you are a first-timer or a repeat viewer, we’re excited to offer this opportunity to you free of charge, provided by organizations in your region that care about the future of your students and our planet.

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All of NTC’s programs are completely free thanks to the generous support of sponsors who fund our programming.















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