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A-DRESSING HISTORY NEW When you were a student, how often did history feel like a jumble of dates and random people? Did history seem remote, as if it never mattered to today? Did you ever hold a piece of history in your hand? Did you know that your very own closet is full of history? A young person seldom has enough life experience for classic textbook history to be remembered. Instead of using dates as references, Fool's Academy discovers history in your own clothes. Fool's Academy;Grades K-6; Price on request
www.foolsacademy.com info@foolsacademy.com
W.T. McRae 347-612-4123
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ARITHMETICKLES NEW is a one-of-a-kind, interactive, math show school assembly that involves students in the learning process. Through a skillful blending of audience participation, comedy, mime and theatrical effects, the fast-paced math games and skits in Arithmetickles school assemblies capture the attention of children in grades K-8. Age-appropriate material is set in a “kid-friendly” math show format of games, puzzles, scenarios and storytelling, affording students a chance to explore and resolve math problems creatively. Arithmetickles is designed to help students realize that math is nothing to be afraid of and that learning math (through math games) can be fun! ArtsEcho Productions;Grades K-2;3-5;6-8; $895/$1395
www.arithmetickles.com info@arithmetickles.com
Ben Bendor 800-341-3585
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THE BODACIOUS BOOK SHOWS Two shows get kids thinking and talking about great books, making it the perfect way to kick-off or culminate any reading program. The audience is completely involved throughout these shows with comic characters like Professor Fineprint and Beatrice the Bookworm, and the “Have You READ It?” Game that everyone plays with questions and challenges about their favorite books. Each show also features a folktale brought to life with audience volunteers. Two versions: 1- The Classics; 2- The World Tour. Agostino Arts; variable content for Grades K-8; $750/$1050
www.agostinoarts.com info@agostinoarts.com
Christopher Agostino (516) 771-8086
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FACE IT! TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Myriamne Coffeen-Vandeven, creator of Face It! , and her colleague Susan Fuller, bring a plastic skeleton, wigs, masks and a lively interactive slide presentation in their quest to empower children to be individuals. The two session workshop engages students in a discussion of the elements of what makes them who they are, and emphasizes self-respect and tolerance. This lesson in diversity in the broadest sense culminates with beautiful portraits created by the students.Myriamne Coffeen-Vandeven, FACE FORWARD, LLC; grades 3-5; troisms@aol.com
grades 3-5; $500 for the first assembly (session one) (up to six classes per grade), $250 for additional assemblies on same day; $100 per class (session two), $1/student for supplies
Myriamne Coffeen-Vandeven (917) 744-2412
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GRAMMAR MYSTERIOUS Learn parts of speech while solving a mysterious clue! Adverbs are discovered, conjunctions are juggled, and interjections are zapped in the performance that uses circus arts and comedy for the craziest english lesson you’ve ever seen. Fools Academy; Grades K-6; $750/$1050
www.foolsacademy.com info@foolsacademy.com
WT McRae and Christina Gelsone 347-612-4123
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IRL: IN REAL LIFE When two students find their feud surfacing on friends' cellphones, emails and the world-wide-web, insecurity, fear and humiliation surround their every move. In this play, students will be faced with the choice to stand-up for a friend, find the power to confront a bad situation and walk-away and begin the discussion on how to take an active role in ending cyber-bullying. George Street Playhouse; Grades 6-8; $1200/$1700
www.georgestplayhouse.org jjack@georgestplayhouse.org
Jim Jack (732) 846-2895
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FOUR SCORE AND SEVEN YEARS AGO To young Lemuel, who has escaped slavery in Georgia, life in Gettysburg is everything he had dreamed it would be. His ideas about the North and the South, as well as what it means to be a free man, are challenged, however, when he unexpectedly befriends Jacob, a young Confederate soldier. The two men may be of different races and on different sides of the Civil War, but they have much to teach each other about bravery and loyalty in ArtsPower’s exciting and suspenseful musical.Arts Power; Grades 3-8; Price on request
www.artspower.org info@artspower.org
Gary Blackman
Arts Power (973) 239-0100
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KIT’S INTERACTIVE THEATRE Developing her unique style of theatre since 1987, Kitty Jones combines her passion for history and love of theatre to create sixteen different high-energy, interactive shows. Through continual audience participation in the history, dance, improvisation and music, Kitty Jones brings 4000 years of history to life in programs ranging from Ancient Egypt to Women’s Rights. Exciting programs available: The Mysteries of Ancient Egypt,Vikings in Vinland,The Royalty of The Renaissance, Pocahontas’ Vision Quest, Grace the Pirate, Colonial Life, The American Revolution, Sleepy Hollow Halloween, Our Civil War, Pioneer Travel on the Oregon Trail, The One Room Schoolhouse,Journey of an Irish Immigrant, Women’s Rights, Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother, Mother Nature and The Mrs. Claus Holiday Celebration. Kit’s Interactive Theatre; Grades K- 8; $800/$1050
www.kitsinteractivetheatre.com info@kitsinteractivetheatre.com
Kitty Jones (570) 476-5612
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LIVING VOICES combines a live performer with archival footage to present unique and unforgettable educational experiences.
THE NEW AMERICAN Travel with a fifteen year old girl, forced by adversity to seek refuge and opportunity in America during the 1910’s. This program is able to turn the vast scope of American immigration into a personal experience with important connections for today. Grades 4-12
OUR REVOLUTION NEW Walk in the footprints of a soldier in the Continental Army during the American Revolution as he struggles to find a place for himself during the birth of both a new country and a new people —the first generation of African-Americans in the United States of America. Grades 4-12
THE RIGHT TO DREAM is a compelling story of a young person’s coming of age in Mississippi during the 1950’s and 1960’s. This program illuminates the issues of civil rights and leads audiences to understand how the fight against prejudice has shaped our history. Grades 6-12
THROUGH THE EYES OF A FRIEND is the story of Sarah Weis, the daughter of an average German family forced to move to Holland when the Nazis come to power. In Holland, Sarah becomes friends with Anne Frank. The story follows Sarah as she hides for two years in the basement of a clock store until she is discovered and sent to the prison camp, Westerbork. At Westerbork Sarah is reunited with Anne. Grades 5-12 Living Voices – Up to 3 shows $700
www.livingvoices.org livingvoices@livingvoices.org
- Rachel McClinton (800) 331-5716
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THE MAYHEM POETS "Let's go see a poetry show." That is a sentence rarely proclaimed and usually responded to with cringes and excuses. The Mayhem Poets are on a mission to change that. Having been dubbed "an amazing ride" by the New York Times, this mind boggling performance has been described as "The Simpsons meets Malcolm X at a Notorious B.I.G. concert". These theatre trained, comedically gifted, lyrical virtuosos seamlessly blend raw elements of hip hop, theatre, improv and stand up comedy to tell gut wrenching truths that leave audiences forever changed.
The Mayhem Poet's unique approach to spoken word has landed them feature spots on The Today Show and Eyewitness News, after winning 1st place and a grant for 100K in the Microsoft Idea Wins Challenge in 2006. Since then they've been touring internationally collaborating with the likes of hip hop legends such as KRS ONE as well as world class musicians including Greg Patillo (beat box flute) and Jane Hunt (violin). Their latest CD, Reverse Birth was hailed as one of the Top spoken word CD's of 2007 by about.com's poetry section. Their NYC based educational training operation Slam Chops is providing opportunities for aspiring poets of all ages.Always up to date with contemporary world issues, This one of a kind Tour de Force stays fresh no matter what the venue. From theatre festivals to Hip Hop or Rock concerts, Community events to Youth Education series, Mayhem is the future. The Mayhem Poets; $1200/$1800
www.mayhempoets.com mayhempoets@yahoo.com
Kyle Sutton (609) 468 -3044
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MLK: AMAZING GRACE is a powerful dramatic work written and directed by Rochel Garner Coleman. Valerie Tutson and Rochel Garner Coleman, using minor props and costume changes, become some of the famous and not so famous participants in the civil rights movement. Each story is taken from real life accounts with added research to give a background to this explosive time in United States history. Rochel Garner Coleman and Valerie Tutson; Grades K-8; $1085/$1910
www.azileesporch.com hmfront@att.net
Bronwyn Schramm (866) 373-8175 (818) 248-5513
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NEW KID is a story about an immigrant family from a fictitious place called “Homeland.” When the family arrives in America, they discover a new culture and unexpected prejudice against Homelanders. New Kid remains the Touring Theatre’s most successful program, addressing racism, peer pressure, and conflict resolution. George Street Playhouse; Grades 3-6; $660/$1160
www.georgestplayhouse.org jjack@georgestplayhouse.org
Jim Jack (732) 846-2895
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PATRICK GARNER’S – HISTORY’S ALIVE Broadway, television and movie veteran, Patrick Garner, brings the greatest figures in history into your school. Who better to teach your children life's lessons than those whose lives have become legend? Who better to teach the value of hard work than Thomas Edison? Who better to teach teamwork than Lewis & Clark? Who better to teach problem-solving than the Wright Brothers (& Sister!). Paul Bunyan and Pecos Bill converge to demonstrate good ol' American know-how (with Bess Coll & Annie Christmas). And finally, Houdini uses the Magic of Thinking Big to transform himself from a poor Hungarian immigrant into the greatest magician of all time! Incredibly interactive, real lives of real people provide real lessons! Your children don't merely learn history, they learn from history! Patrick Garner; Grades K-8; $700/$900
www.historysalive.com garnerpat@aol.com
Patrick Garner (973) 420-5268
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PEACEMAKER is a charming parable about our increasingly diverse society, promoting an end to prejudice based on what people look like or where they come from. George Street Playhouse; Grades K-4; $660/$1160
www.georgestplayhouse.org jjack@georgestplayhouse.org
Jim Jack (732) 846-2895
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PICASSO PEOPLE NEW Novel costuming and seamless choreography, enlivened by music set Picasso masterpieces into motion. Clever sequences of musical vignettes portray various aspects of the artist’s life and work in a wonderfully creative blend of mime, mask, puppetry, and dance.
CALDER REWIRED: A Standards Based Arts In Education Program designed to act as a springboard for targeted art activities spanning multiple grade levels. The production will involve elements of Calder's Circus, Universe, wire sculpture, mobiles and stabiles. Mask, music and puppetry will enliven the diverse master works of Alexander (Sandy) Calder Carlton Van Pyrz; Grades K-8; $1500 for two back-to-back assemblies in the same school, one school population.
info@PicassoPeople.com www.PicassoPeople.com
Carlton Van Pyrz: 716-684-0244
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PUSHCART PLAYERS
- Let Freedom Ring (Formerly known as "American Sampler") is a musical celebration of our nation's birth and development, and fills a lovely groove of learning about America's beginnings, from the arrival of the Pilgrims in 1620 to the era of industrialization at the turn of the 20th Century. It is an all-new production of an earlier Pushcart piece, with strong curriculum connections to History and Social Studies, including some of America's bestloved folk tunes -- which is just right for Grades K-8. In the process of bringing history and social studies to life with effortless charm and dazzling images, "Let Freedom Ring" puts human value issues squarely on theagenda in a way that even the youngest of viewers can grasp.Grades K-8
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Season of Miracles is a winter celebration wrapped in a multi-cultural musical show that reveals the true spirit of the holidays from diverse perspectives. Four favorite stories: “Gift of The Magi,” “The Kwanzaa Kite,” “A Menorah from Heaven,” and “The Nutcracker” unfold with charm, grace and beauty, each reminding us that the gifts of love, kindness and peace are at the heart of the holiday season. Grades K-8
The Last Butterfly is a beautifully crafted Holocaust education piece that introduces this sad chapter of history with sensitivity and care. An ideal introduction to or culmination of, Holocaust study, prejudice reduction and bully behavior discussions. Grades 4-8
Peter and the Wolf A splendid introduction to theatre, classical music and value clarification themes. Filled with laughter and love, friendship and feeling, this riveting theatre piece offers young and family audiences a precious moment of theatre and enrichment. Grades K-5
Cuentos del Arbol Catch the color and the beat of stories drawn from Spanish and Latin-American folklore. A bilingual musical just right for Spanish, English or Bi-lingual audiences of any age! Grades K-12
Red Riding Hood and Other Stories Take a fabulous journey into once upon a time with this collection of timeless tales. “Princess and the Pea,” Emperor’s New Clothes,” “Red Riding Hood,” and “All’s Well That Ends Well” will leave young audiences laughing, singing and thinking long after the final curtain. Grades Pre K-5
Stone Soup and Other Stories Stir up familiar fun anytime with stories and songs from around the world! This heartwarming brew is the perfect introduction to the joy of theatre and to the concept – reading is fun! Grades Pre K- 4
Happily Ever After - A Cinderella Tale: Based on the beloved classic tale of Cinderella, -- "Happily Ever After" takes us on that sometimes happy, sometimes sad - but always compelling journey, fueled by inner beauty, courage and kindness as they triumph over greed, arrogance and bully behavior. Filled with many learning opportunities this enduring story and beautiful musical is the essence of arts in education! Grades K-6 Prices on request
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QUIET RIOT offers high octane theatre and a variety of programs. Brothers Bill and David Mettler combine comedy, mime, storytelling, music and sound effects to make life skills fun for students and staff.
Your Seven Strengths helps students become aware of their inner strengths as well as support systems that are already in their lives. Grades K-6
Your Choice A program of performance pieces dealing with drinking and driving, alcohol commercials, problem solving, community building, and self worth. Grades7-12
21 Century Leaders Using William Glasser’s works in peer mediation this program focuses on the four human needs: Respect, Belonging, Choice and Fun. Grades K- 12
Bullies, Targets and Bystanders uses funny personal stories, sound effects and audience interaction to explore these three roles. Students are empowered to take a stand that: NO ONE IN MY SCHOOL WILL BE MISTREATED. Grades K-6 and 6-8
Multicultural Holiday Show Celebrations of Giving and Light, a mesmerizing display of lit candles from menorahs to Chinese lanterns captures the magic of the holiday season. Five different cultures are explored first by sharing respectfully the origin of the festival and then by telling a story from that country. Grades K- 6 and 6-8
Stories from the Human Family A program of world stories that explores self-respect, respect for others and individual/community wellness. This performance celebrates diversity by honoring difference and the unique contribution that each culture and each person can bring to the group. Grades K- 8 and 6-8
Quiet Riot – All programs $1100/$1600
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SHAKESPEARE LIVE!
Julius CaesarShakespeare LIVE! presents a brand-new staging of Shakespeare's searing drama about a nation at a political crossroads. Rome's leaders are faced with a choice between loyalty and duty, between patriotism and propaganda-a choice that will have fatal consequences. As retold by Shakespeare, history has never been more exciting! Available 2/8/11 - 6/10/11- Grades 6-12; $900/$1700
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Shakespeare LIVE! always offers a fresh, imaginative take on this perennial audience favorite. When starry-eyed young lovers and zany would-be actors cross paths in a magical forest, the result is one of the world’s most uproarious comedies. A Midsummer Night’s Dream is the ideal “first Shakespeare” for elementary grades, and a riotous roller-coaster ride for teens (and teachers).Available 2/8/11-6/10/11; Grades 3 -12; $900/$1700
www.shakespearenj.org
bcrowe@shakespearenj.org
Education Department (973) 408-3980
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THE SIGNATURE PROJECT is multi-faceted. Its core is a huge 76 ft x 36 ft mural layered with hidden secrets. A live performance brings the mural to life, with artist Patrick Dunning ingeniously weaving stories and images in the great tradition of Irish artists. A unique, exhilarating tapestry blending art and technology, the live performance of The Signature Project also offers the opportunity for the audience to join over 300,000 people whose signatures already comprise the fabric of this monumental art work. Patrick Dunning; Grades 3-12
www.signatureproject.com info@signatureproject.com
Patrick Dunning (503)-312-5927
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THE SPEECH DOCTOR IS IN The Speech Doctor, Kathleen Williams, Ph.D., cures various “Speech Sicknesses” that keep students from speaking effectively. This highly interactive, laugh out loud funny program will teach students strategies to speak with confidence, clarity and expression. Kathleen Williams; Grades K-6; $600/$900
speechdoctorisin.com info@speechdoctorisin.com
Kathleen Williams (800) 653-5266
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STORY PIRATES NEW has been committed to providing high quality arts education to children since 2003. Their Play/Write Program began as a pilot in a single low-income Harlem school and has grown to become a nationally respected creative writing and drama curriculum in place annually at over 150 schools across the country. Story Pirates performances, workshops, and residencies have been sponsored by partners such as Penguin Books, the Kennedy Center, and the Geffen Playhouse in L.A. and received recognition from students, parents, teachers, principals, and celebrities, such as Jon Stewart and John Oliver of the Daily Show.. Story Pirates curriculum focuses on core elements of national standards for Arts Education and English Language Arts, while providing rich cultural experiences that push the boundaries of traditional enrichment to tackle substantive educational goals like vocabulary development, story structure, revision, and confident self-expression. Over the past six years, Story Pirates has invited tens of thousands of students to see their own words and ideas come to life on stage, and watched as, one by one, these children began to call themselves writers.Story Pirates; Grades K-8; Price on request
www.storypirates.org info@storypirates.org
(347) 8-STORY-8 (878-6798)
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A THOUSAND CRANES is based on the true story of the young Japanese girl Sadako Sasaki who inspired an international peace movement. A poignant and highly stylized piece, A Thousand Cranes combines Japanese and American language, music and dance, and highlights Japanese society in the after-math of World War II.
The inspiration for a monument in her name both in Hiroshima Peace Park and Seattle’s Peace Park, the story of Sadako Sasaki is said to have inspired peace throughout the world. It was adapted for the stage by Kathryn Schultz Miller from a story about Sadako written by Eleanor Coerr, and the play has won numerous awards.
The heroine of the story is Sadako Sasaki, two years old when the bomb fell on her home of Hiroshima. While she seemed to be unharmed, as she grew older she grew ill from the effects of the bomb. With boundless optimism, she takes an old story to heart: If a sick person folds a thousand paper origami cranes the gods will grant her wish and make her well again. Her wish: "that there would never be another bomb like that again." Today children in Japan and all over the world fold a thousand cranes and lay them at the feet of Sadako's statue in the Hiroshima Peace Park. Their wish is engraved at the bottom of the monument: "This is our cry/ This is our prayer/ Peace in the world." Centenary Stage Company; Grades 6-12; Price on Request
www.centenarystageco.org (908) 979-0900
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TALES FROM THE GARDEN by playwright Stephen Fredericks is a fun-filled journey through the rich history of “The Garden State”, from its original settlers to its many legends as well as some of the more unique roles New Jersey has played in American history. The program is presented by three professional actors with limited props and costumes. During the course of the show, each actor takes on several different roles to make the history, folk tales and legends of New Jersey come to life. Growing Stage Theatre; Grades 3-8; Price on request
www.growingstage.com
exdir@growingstage.com
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TSF PRODUCTIONS presents Craig Babcock & Richard Stillman in musical theatre performances based on classic literature using scenery, costumes, original songs, live instruments, and original scripts. Shows available are “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” “Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp,” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” Encore; Grades K-6; $825/$1150
www.encoreperforming.com
info@encoreperforming.com
Roberta Wolinsky (800)669-9850
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VIRTUALLY ME NEW As profiled on NBC and FOX News, Virtually Me! is a rockin’ new musical helping parents and educators all across the country foster a new dialogue with their students about CYBER-BULLYING and TECHNOLOGY ABUSE in a fun and entertaining way. This live musical production is filled with great characters, topical stories, cool songs, and high-energy choreography. To watch video, download songs, see what kids are saying on our blog, or read the Study Guide, please visit our website at www.virtuallyme.org. ($1750 for 1 performance, $2500 for 2 performances, $350 surcharge for schools more than 100 miles from NYC)
www.virtuallyme.org info@virtuallyme.org
646-666-3171
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WELCOME TO NEW JERSEY is an assembly that utilizes a large magnetic map of NJ to teach students about the size, shape and boundaries of New Jersey. Students travel back in time via large screen projection, to learn about the Lenape Indians' customs and culture. The show culminates with a slide presentation, capturing the beauty and diversity of our great state from High Point to Cape May. Earth Matters; Michele Van Allen; Grades K-8; $700/$975
www.michelevanallenassemblies.com
michele@michelevanallenassemblies.com
Michele Van Allen (201) 874-3799
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WOMEN: BACK TO THE FUTURE brings to life a diverse group of historical female role models in a dynamic one-woman show. Each woman’s distinctive character springs to life through song, monologue and movement. Audiences experience each woman’s dreams, frustrations, struggles and victories. Characters presented include Abigail Adams, Bessie Coleman, Sacagawea, Eleanor Roosevelt, Rachel Carson and Marian Anderson. Kate Campbell Stevenson; Grades K-8; $850/$1275
www.katecampbellstevenson.com kcamstev@aol.com
Kate Campbell Stevenson (301) 622-1588
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A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD The musical, A Year with Frog and Toad remains true to the spirit of the original stories as it follows two great friends, the cheerful Frog and the grumpy Toad, through four fun-filled seasons. Waking from hibernation in the spring, they proceed to plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, and go sledding, learning life’s lessons along the way, including a most important one about friendship and the unique attributes that make every individual different and special. A Year with Frog and Toad is adapted for the stage by Robert and Willie Reale from the book by Arnold Lobel. Centenary Stage Company; Grades PreK-4; Price on request
www.centenarystageco.org (908) 979-0900
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