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ARTS IN THE CLASSROOM
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
2011-2012 School Year
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For the safety and security of students, it is recommended that you contact
individual
schools for their visitation policies prior to attending any Arts
in the Classroom
performances, and to confirm time and dates.
ALL ARTS IN THE CLASSROOM PROGRAMS AND PERFORMANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE |
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JAPANESE STORYTELLING WITH KUNIKO
OCTOBER 2011
Japanese artist Kuniko blends charming folktales with
traditional musical instruments, magical masks, origami and mime
to create storytelling that will have students spellbound in
their seats! Short stories carefully selected to portray the
culture of Japan are performed with audience interaction and
participation, and students are encouraged to compare Japanese
and American tales, arts and cultural elements during a question
and answer session.
www.kunikotheater.com |
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THE LIVING NEWSPAPER - Mad River
Theater Works
OCTOBER 2011
The Living Newspaper transports us to a time and a
generation that has been forgotten… a time when life’s basic necessities were
not taken for granted, and when such a thing as entertainment was valued and
precious. Our country was stumbling and it became the responsibility of everyday
folks to catch hold and make it right. Students will be given a glimpse of a
world in dire circumstances and a time when people not only had to make do with
what was, but got busy making a better life for themselves.
www.madrivertheater.org |
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The Ohio Arts Council
helped fund this organization with state tax dollars to encourage economic
growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.
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TALES OF FLIGHT WITH BROTHERS WRIGHT -
OCTOBER 2011
Let your imaginations soar with the amazing Wright Brothers! This
high-flying adventure of hometown history is interwoven with the
Greek myth of Icarus, the man who flew too close to the sun.
Brothers Orville and Wilbur may have been the first to fly, but
Madcap’s giant puppets will take you to new heights in this creative
story filled with wings, dreams, and flying machines. And to think…
it all began in a bicycle shop in Dayton, Ohio!
www.madcappuppets.com |
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THE GREAT KAPLAN
JANUARY 2012
Illusion, music, juggling and comedy collide in this
vaudevillesque spectacle! Inspired by the antics of Keaton, Sellers,
Victor Borge, the Smothers Brothers and the illustrious Wile E.
Coyote among others, “The Great” David Kaplan welcomes young and old
into a wonderfully strange world they will not soon forget. Perhaps
Kaplan’s most spectacular accomplishment is emerging from the
performance in one piece! As his world seemingly crumbles, he
manages to tame a rogue bowling ball, juggle furniture, perform
feats of prestidigitation, and play melodies on “concert balloon,”
turkey baster and his great grandfather’s ukulele, all to the
delight of your students.
www.davidkaplanshow.com
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PETER
AND THE WOLF
Using characters from Warner Brothers’
Looney Tunes cartoons, the talented duo of David Hepler and Will
Gould present Peter and the Wolf in a jazzed up version of
Prokofiev’s musical themes. Using just piano and voice, Hepler and
Gould (along with Elmer, Bugs, Daffy, and others) bring new life to
this classic Russian folktale. Students watch a performance of Dr.
Seuss’ Gerald McBoing-Boing, about a boy who speaks only in sound
effects and seeks acceptance, then learn about Sergei Prokofiev’s
intention of introducing parts of the orchestra through musical
themes assigned to each character. The performance concludes with a
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Thurs., Mar. 1; 9:00 am;
Snyder Park Elementary School
Thurs., Mar. 1; 1:00 pm; Reid Primary School
Fri., March 2; 9:00 am; South Vienna Elementary School
Fri., March 2; 1:30 pm; Possum Elementary School
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UNSINKABLE WOMEN - Stories from the Titanic
Based on actual diaries, letters and interviews, Unsinkable Women
brings to life famous figures from The Titanic, including Madeline
Astor (teenage bride of John Jacob Astor) and Margaret Tobin Brown,
the “Unsinkable Molly” herself. Characters like stewardess Violet
Jessop, who tells of friendships below-deck, and Nora, an English
music hall performer on her way to New York, share their stories of
tragedy and triumph. New York actress Deborah Jean Templin offers
vivid portrayals while changing into Edwardian-era costumes and
shifting from character to character in full view of the students,
in this historic program.
www.djtemplin.com
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Mon., Feb. 27; 1:00 pm; Springfield
High School
Tues., Feb. 28; 9:00 am; Catholic Central High School
Tues., Feb. 28; 2:00 pm; Clark County Juvenile Detention
Fri., March 2; 10:00 am; Emmanuel Christian School
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OSEBO’S DRUM with Robbi Kumalo
As an award-winning storyteller and trained Lincoln
Center for Aesthetic Education Teaching Artist, Robbi Kumalo’s
spirit is clearly contagious, and students are soon singing and
clapping along with Osebo’s Drum. Drumming, movement, singing and
chanting set the scene for Robbi to unfold this amusing traditional
tale of the little turtle that outwits the fierce leopard and is
rewarded with a shell. Robbi moves about constantly, appealing to
and interacting with students as she acts out the many colorful
characters.
www.hirobbi.com |
Wed., April 18; 9:15 am; Clark Early Childhood Center
Wed., April 18; 1:45 pm; St. Joseph Preschool
Thurs., April 19; 1:45 pm; Town & Country Preschool
Thurs., April 19; 7:30 pm; Creative Connections
Fri., April 20; 9:00 am; South Vienna Elementary School
Fri., April 20; 1:45 pm; Emmanuel Christian School |
This project is partially supported by a
grant from Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour, a program developed and funded
by The Heinz Endowments; the William Penn Foundation; the Pennsylvania Council
on the Arts, a state agency; and The Pew Charitable Trusts; and administered by
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation.
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BALL IN THE HOUSE
Five guys. Five voices. That’s
it. Following in the path of classic harmony groups like Boyz II
Men, The Temptations, and Take 6, with a mix of the classic and the
contemporary, the five-member vocal band Ball in the House blends a
wide range of influences, from classic R&B to pop, hip-hop & gospel.
They have performed with such artists as The Beach Boys, Gladys
Knight, The Jonas Brothers, Jessica Simpson, Fantasia, Blondie, The
Temptations, Smokey Robinson, KC & The Sunshine Band, Kool & the
Gang, and numerous others. All a cappella, it’s a sound that will
astound and amaze you!
www.ballinthehouse.com
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Tues., April 24; 9:30 am; Clark County Juvenile
Detention
Tues., April 24; 1:30 pm; Kenwood Elementary School
Wed., April 25; 9:00 am; Donnelsville Elementary School
Wed., April 25; 2:30 pm; South Vienna Elementary School
Thurs., April 26; 9:00 am; Springfield High School
Thurs., April 26; 1:30 pm; Miami View Elementary School
Fri., April 27; 9:00 am; Snowhill Elementary School
Fri., April 27; 1:30 pm; Fulton Elementary School
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THE GIZMO GUYS
The Gizmo Guys (Allan Jacobs and Barrett Felker) have amazed and
amused audiences around the world. Sure, they’ve made numerous
television appearances, won international juggling competitions, and
taught at top circus schools. But what makes them so appealing is
their uniquely winning combination of dazzling technique and humor
while connecting the physics of their craziness to real-world math
and science principles. The Gizmo Guys’ rapid-fire performance
exhilarates while inspiring laughter and learning in students!
www.thegizmoguys.com |
Mon., April 30;
9:00 am; Emmanuel Christian School
Mon., April 30; 1:30 pm; Hustead Elementary School
Tues., May 1; 9:30 am; Lagonda Elementary School
Tues., May 1; 1:30 pm; Shawnee High School
Wed., May 2; 9:00 am; Park Layne Elementary School
Wed., May 2 1:45 pm; Enon Elementary School
Thurs., May 3; 8:45 am; Northwestern Elementary School
Thurs., May 3; 9:45 am; Northwestern Elementary School
Thurs., May 3; 1:45 pm; Donnelsville Elementary School
Fri., May 4; 10:00 am; Quest Adult Services
Fri., May 4; 1:30 pm; Snyder Park Elementary School
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