Grades: PreK – 2
Show length: 55 minutes

Since 1956, this classic story has been captivating young people with the misadventure of its loveable little white dog with black spots, Harry. There’s just one problem: he dislikes taking baths. He dislikes them so much, in fact, that one morning he runs away. After a wonderful day spent playing in the dirt, Harry gets so grubby that he turns into a little black dog with white spots…and returns home to find that his family doesn’t recognize him!
Based on the classic book by Gene Zion, this musical captures both the whimsical humor and touching dedication to family found in Harry’s story. Curriculum Connections: Family Relationships, Language/Communications Skills, Literature-Based, Musical, and Values-Based.

Grades: PreK – 2
Show length: 45 - 50 minutes

Miss Annie Allspice bakes all day long, but never once have her cookies sung her a song. Imagine her surprise when a cookie leaps up with joy and Gerry Gingerbread said, "Look at me! I'm a gingerbread boy!" Neither knew the adventures in store, soon to take place when Gerry runs out the door. Sly Findley Fox waits just around the bend, and quickly pretends to be Gerry's friend. The Gingerbread Boy is a fun-filled live theatrical performance that teaches the morals of respect, friendship, and listening well.

Sponsored by Carroll Bank & Trust.

Grades: 5 - 12
Show length: 60 minutes

This Literature to Life Award winner was adapted in 2009 and marked the first young adult novel on the Literature to Life roster. Newly adapted by Associate Artistic Director Elise Thoron, this piece features sixty minutes of solo-performance focusing on the relationship between the young Jonas and his mentor, The Giver. As Jonas trains to become the Receiver of Memories, the buried truth about the world that he was born into becomes hauntingly clear to both Jonas and the audience. Surrounded by a pre and post show interactive discussion, the audience will explore themes including Individuality, Ethics and Social Constructs.

9:00 a.m. show for Grades: PreK - 3
11:00 a.m. show for Grades: 4 - 8
Show length: 50 - 60 minutes

Zoo Zoo creators have refined the art of mask theatre by working in the form since 1979. The result is a form of theatre where the student can examine and observe the world through movement. Imago’s shows have been described as Cirque Du Soleil-evoking acrobatics mixed with Mummenschanz-like mime, set in a unique, yet accessible, French-influenced, avant-garde playground. ZooZoo’s universal themes are presented with a light touch, as animals take on human characteristics and inanimate objects spring to mischievous life. Throughout the show, there are anteater waiters, edgy frogs, a huge paper bag that comes to life, dancing polar bears, playful rabbits, an acrobatic larva and competitive penguins.

Grades K - 3
Show length: 45 minutes

Join the Nashville Symphony as they take you on an engaging and educational journey! During this concert, students learn about the design, structure and sound of percussion instruments. Perfect for younger audiences, this program features works from the classical repertoire that highlight the importance of the percussion family. Percussion players will speak about their instruments, what makes them unique and how sound is produced. Participating teachers receive a downloadable curriculum that includes lesson plans, music selections, and the “Let’s Go to the Symphony” video.

Thursday, March 7, 2013 @ 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
Huck and Tom and the Mighty Mississippi
Presented by: Theatre IV

Grades 3 - 8
Show length: 40 - 55 minutes

Theatre IV returns to The Dixie stage to bring this educational performance. The greatest young adventurers in American literature spring to life in this foot-stompin’ musical based on the novels of Mark Twain. Join Huckleberry, Tom, Jim, Becky Thatcher, Aunt Polly and all the residents and rapscallions of Hannibal, MO as they explore the majestic river that defined their lives, tested their souls, and carried their spirit into the heart of America. Curriculum: Art, Family Ties, History, Language Arts, Science, Multi-Cultural, Music, Reading, and Character Development.

2012 – 2013 School-time Performances

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