School Performances

Building Blocks of Music	K-2
Presented by The Nashville Symphony Orchestra, TN
Friday, October 3, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. AND 1:00 p.m.

This is a FREE concert presented by The Nashville Symphony Orchestra in which the audience will explore the basic building blocks of music: melody, harmony, and rhythm. For concert preparation, teachers will receive a study CD and Teacher Resource Guide complete with lesson plans, background information, and suggested student projects.

Charlotte’s Web	Pre K-5
Presented by TheatreworksUSA, NY
Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 9:00 AND 11:00 a.m.      Friday, October 31, 2008 at 9:00 AND 11:00 a.m.

The show is based on E.B. White's loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte.

The Red Planet	K-5
Presented by the Open Dreams Ensemble of the North Carolina School of the Arts
Monday, November 3, 2008 at 9:00 AND 11:00 a.m.

The year is 2158 and Earth’s first community on Mars is three years old. Comprised of people from around the world, it is starting to thrive. And now the new "global community" is about to make history. Studio Broadcast Mars is bustling with excitement. Pete Flick, head broadcaster, has been working with his friends to create a fantastic transmission. At first, everything in the broadcast proceeds as planned — but then something goes terribly wrong.

Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon	Grades 1-4
Presented by ArtsPower, NJ
Friday, November 21, 2008 at 9:00 AND 11:00 a.m.

Told in a uniquely funny and forthright style, this story of a feisty young girl who refuses to let her problems get the better of her will touch and entertain audiences everywhere. You'll laugh and cry with Amber as she learns some valuable lessons about the virtues of patience and the meaning of friendship. Adapted from the book by Paula Danziger.

CSI: Live	Grades 6-12
Presented by Mad Science Productions Inc Montreal, Quebec
Monday, November 24, 2008 at 9:00 AND 11:00 a.m.      Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.

Based on the popular television series, CSI: Live! incorporates cutting-edge forensic science, unparalleled audience interaction, and amazing visual effects into a fast-paced, mind-blowing production. With the help of the latest crime-fighting technology, and an entire audience of witnesses, our CSI investigators take on the task of solving a baffling crime.

A Christmas Carol	Grades K-5
Presented by Theatre IV, VA
Monday, December 1, 2008 at 9:00 AND 11:00 a.m.      Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 9:00 AND 11:00 a.m.

Perhaps the best loved holiday story of all time, this adaptation of Dickens’ classic is particularly suited to children, and features a magnificent score by Jule Styne, the composer of Broadway’s immortal Peter Pan, Gypsy, and Funny Girl. All the joy, sentiment and meaning are here, without being too scary for young audiences.
 

I Have a Dream	Grades 3-12
Presented by Theatre IV, VA
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 9:00 AND 11:00 a.m. for Grades 3-9      Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 9:00 AND 11:00 a.m. for Gr. 9-12

This compelling dramatization of the life and times of one of the most influential and charismatic leaders of the “American Century” and the Civil Rights movement will inspire your students as they experience this great leader’s struggle and his dream of lifting “our nation from the quicksand of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood.”

I Can Be Anything: The Simple Machine Musical	Grades K-6
Presented by he Barter Players, VA
Monday, January 26, 2009 at 9:00 AND 11:00 a.m.

You already know that the inclined plane, lever, wedge, pulley, wheel and axle, and screw are the six basic mechanical devices used to make work easier. But did you know they sing? Explore the fascinating world of simple machines as all six discover the magical power of individuality and the infinite potential of teamwork.

Tuck Everlasting	Grades 4-9
Presented by The Barter Players, VA
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 9:00 AND 11:00 a.m.

Adapted by Mark Frattaroli and based on the award-winning novel by Natalie Babbitt, the story follows Young Winnie as she leaves her grandmother’s house for an adventure in the woods. There she meets Jesse Tuck whose family has a secret: they have stumbled upon a spring whose waters grant immortality. The family strives to hide themselves and the spring from the sinister Man in the Yellow Hat who is desperate to discover the origin of their perpetual youth. It is left for Winnie to discover that the only thing that is truly everlasting is love.

Oedipus the King	Grades 8-12
Presented by The Barter Players, VA
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 9:00 AND 11:00 a.m.

First recognized as the ideal play by Aristotle in the Fourth Century, B.C., this play, written by Sophocles, has mesmerized readers, scholars, and audience members for, literally, thousands of years. This production emphasizes the last desperate moments of a city that is on the verge of extinction. Their leader, Oedipus, stubbornly refuses to give in to the scourge that is destroying his city and its people. This is a city that has one hour left in its long, glorious life; that hour is what you will see in this adaptation.

Max & Ruby	Pre K-3
Presented by TheatreworksUSA, NY
Friday, February 13, 2009 at 9:00 AND 11:00 a.m.

Big sisters have big responsibilities, especially when the little brother is a big trouble-maker! Follow the escapades of bunny siblings Max and Ruby in this new musical inspired by Rosemary Wells' books and based on the popular television program on Nick Jr. and Noggin.
 

Harriet Tubman & the Underground Railroad	Gr. 3-8
Presented by Theatre IV, VA
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 9:00 AND 11:00 a.m.      Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 9:00 AND 11:00 a.m.

This stirring drama with music is a classic tribute to the great American who freed herself and hundreds of her people from the bonds of slavery. Her courage helped to change the world. Share her adventurous life with your students in this accurate and deeply moving musical history lesson.

The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe	Grades  1-7
Presented by Theatreworks USA, NY
Monday, February 23, 2009 at 9:00 AND 11:00 a.m.

This enchanting musical is based on C.S. Lewis' adventure story about four children of war-torn England, who accidentally enter the land of Narnia by climbing through a magic wardrobe. This strange and wondrous place is ruled by the cold-hearted White Witch, who makes the winter last year round. Although they seem like unlikely saviors, the children fulfill an ancient prophecy by defeating the witch, thus restoring sunshine and peace to the spell-bound Narnia and returning the great Lion King Aslan to his throne.

Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST	Grades 4-9
Presented by Bethel College Renaissance, TN
Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.      Friday, April 3, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. *The show runtime is 135 minutes*

Audiences will be transported to a lovely French provincial town where the beautiful Belle lives with her father – a dotty inventor. When her father doesn’t return from a trip to the local fair, Belle rushes off to find him. To her dismay, she discovers he is being held captive in an old castle by a horrible beast. She trades her freedom for his and the “tale as old as time” begins.

Simple Gifts	Grades 4-12
Presented by the Cashore Marionettes, PA
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 9:00 AND 11:00 a.m. for Grades 4-9      Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 9:00 AND 11:00 a.m. for Grades 9-12

The internationally acclaimed Cashore Marionettes redefine the art of puppetry. The program, Simple Gifts, is a series of touching portrayals and poignant scenes from everyday life set to stunning music by such composers as Vivaldi, Strauss, Beethoven and Copland. The original vignettes presented in Simple Gifts, through a combination of virtuoso manipulation, beautiful music, theatrical illusion, and artistic insight, provide a sensitive vision of what it is to be human.

Madeline and the Bad Hat	Pre K-2
Presented by ArtsPower, NJ
Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 9:00 AND 11:00 a.m.

An original musical based upon the much-loved book, captures the blithe yet touching spirit of Ludwig Bemelmans’s Madeline series. It traces the adventures of a young Parisian girl who – despite starting off on the wrong foot with a mischievous new neighbor – eventually learns that first impressions aren’t everything.
 

Cuentos Del Arbol (Tree Tales)	K-12
Presented by Pushcart Players, NJ
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. for Grades K-3 AND     11:00 a.m. for Grades 4-12

A delightful bi-lingual musical drawn from Spanish and Latin American folklore, the play is designed to bring Spanish to “life” for students studying the language and to make theatre accessible for students for whom English is a second language. Because the play is presented in a bi-lingual format, it provides literacy enhancement in both language and the arts. The stories within the piece offer pride in the cultural heritage of Spain and Latin America while also providing access to the arts and arts education without a language barrier

Peter and the Wolf	Pre K-6
Presented by Pushcart Players, NJ
Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 9:00 AND 11:00 a.m.

While providing a charming introduction to the world of music and musical instruments, this enchanting tale is all about the adventure of growing up. Danger becomes reality and creative innovation becomes essential as young Peter meets the challenge of survival in the outside world.

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