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Arithmetickles is an interactive Math Game show that uses audience participation and comedy in fast-paced math segments to capture the attention of students in grades K-8. Arithmetickles makes math jump off the page and onto the stage and changes the way kids think about math! The show includes Interactive Math Theater Games, Funny Number Puzzles, Creative Quizzes, Problem Solving, Mental Math and Witty Logic.Arithmetickles doesn’t aim to teach math but to make it so cool (and so much fun) that students will want to learn it. Arithmetickles; Grades K-8; Price on request
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John Isgro 908-228-3171
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What could be more dramatic than a paleontologist on his way to do his laundry, discovering a dinosaur footprint in your school? How do we know dinosaurs existed? What is a fossil? How are they made? Join the paleontologist and his pet raccoon "Reflex" on a journey that concludes with the discovery of three life-size dinosaurs. A performance as entertaining as it is educational. Dinoman; Grades K-8; $695/$895; $200 for additional workshops
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Dayna Lisaius 800.392.8061/802.496.6109
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Kit's Interactive Theatre |
Kitty Jones, an award winning actress from NYC, writes, choreographs, produces and performs all her material for Kit’s Interactive Theatre. She has sixteen high-energy, live interactive shows from which to choose and is on stage seen by over 30,000 people each year. Her lively programs combine history, dance, music, imagination and a boat-load of humor where students and teachers are cast right into the show. Spanning four thousand years of history, shows range from Ancient Egypt, The American Revolution, Journey of an Irish Immigrant and Women’s Rights for older students to Mother Nature, The Colonial Faire, Pioneer Travel and Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother for younger students.With so much creativity, spontaneity and wit packed into each show, adults have as much fun as the kids! Kit’s Interactive Theatre; Grades K-8; Price upon Request
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Kitty Jones 570.476.5612
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Living Voices presents diverse performances uniquely combined with archival film that turn history into a moving personal journey. Both live performances and filmed productions with optional live streamed discussion are available. 12 powerful programs bring life to history with themes ranging from Ellis Island, Anne Frank/Holocaust, Women’s Suffrage Movement, The American Revolution, The Civil Rights Movement and more. Living Voices; Grades 1-12;850$ plus travel from NYC – up to 3 performances in one day available
THROUGH THE EYES OF A FRIEND shares the life of Anne Frank before and after the years spent in hiding.A nationally acclaimed performance that helps make the Holocaust personal. Grades 5-12
HEAR MY VOICE Celebrate the Centennial of Suffrage ! Alice Paul and generations of women’s struggle for the Vote comes to life .Grades 5-12
THE NEW AMERICAN Travel with a fifteen year old Irish girl through Steerage, Ellis Island and work at the Triangle Factory. Grades 4-12
THE RIGHT TO DREAM illuminates The Civil Rights Movement and leads audiences to understand how the fight against prejudice has shaped our history. Grades 5-12
OUR REVOLUTION Walk in the footprints of an African American soldier in the Continental Army Grades 4-12
Island of Hope : Jewish family escapes oppression in the Old Word in a journey to Ellis Island Grades 1st -12
AND OTHERS including The Internment of Japanese Americans ,Cesar Chavez/Farmworkers Movement and The Great Depression
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Rachael McClinton 800.331.5716
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This assembly is specifically geared to foster Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). Using magic, humor, puppetry and lots of audience participation, Magic Jim (a former teacher) teaches students positive character traits to help create a safe and nurturing school environment. Creating a kind and caring culture allows students to be fully available to learning and gives them the concrete tools to deal with those situations when they are not treated with kindness and caring. Grades Pre-K-8. Price on request. Jim Vagias; Grades Pre-K-8; Price on request |
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Make a Good Choice with Lou Del Bianco |
This SEL Program combines original songs, stories and audience interaction as students journey back through Lou’s childhood and get the chance to decide what kinds of choices they would make if they were in his shoes and how those choices reflect on their own lives. Lou provides a welcoming environment as he guides students through songs and stories that celebrate inclusion, equity and social justice. Respect, tolerance, kindness and issues of bullying are also covered though-out the show. This show can be tailored to highlight any character education theme your school is focused on. Lou DelBianco; Grades K-6; Price on request |
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Lou Del Bianco 914.937.0897 . |
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Pirate School: Follow Your Compass |
This program is an innovative, humorous and moving character education/anti-bullying assembly that promotes empathy, social courage and provides memorable strategies for the witnesses and victims of bullying. Students are prompted to follow their hearts, their inner compasses and the vital concepts of respect, responsibility, compassion and courage are explored and underscored. This 60-minute assembly is designed to reflect state curriculum standards and features lighthearted mayhem with a boisterous blend of full-audience participatory clown-theater, cartoon-like sound effects, a rich musical score. Grades K-5; Price on request
Also from David Engel - The Science of Pirates an engaging STEAM-based assembly helps break out of the "mad scientist" theme with an exciting nautical twist! Mariners have pushed knowledge and technology forward ever since humans launched the first log-raft, so who better to explore STEAM and excite kids' curiosity than a swashbuckling pirate!? Featuring real-life demonstrations and immersive audience participation this show asks: How are the winds and ocean currents made? How is a sail like a wing? What are the forces behind a cannon ball's flight? Are navigation and map-making really math? Did pirates use simple machines? These and other mysteries are explored and exploded during this exciting program. David Engel; Grades 2-5; Price on request David Engel; Grades 2-5; Price on request
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Pushcart Players is an award-winning professional touring theatre and arts-in-education company for young audiences. Twice nominated for an Emmy, Pushcart is the recipient of numerous state and private awards for excellence and innovation. A social profit organization founded in 1974, Pushcart brings substantive musical theater, workshops and residencies to young people and their families in schools and theaters nationwide. Pushcart offers the following shows for the 2018-19 school year:
THE VELVETEEN RABBIT (Available throughout 2018-19) A young boy’s love and a little nursery magic help transform the Velveteen Rabbit from a favorite plaything into a real rabbit. The Boy and Velveteen embark on exciting imaginary adventures, from deep dark caves to the wide open sea, and together they learn the true meaning of friendship in this musical re-telling of one of America’s favorite storybooks. Grades Pre-K-5
ELLIS ISLAND: GATEWAY TO AMERICA (Available throughout 2018-19) A spirited salute to America in song, dance and story, designed to illustrate the struggles and achievements of past generations in preserving the freedom and diversity we enjoy in the United States today. Brimming with color, wit and humor, this charming musical takes a loving look at a small group of immigrants who came to America in the early 1900’s. Prevailing themes are the immigrant experience, ethnic diversity and the precious legacy of freedom and democracy in the U.S. "Ellis Island…" is an inspiring theatre piece that will ignite the passion for theatre, history and the arts forevermore! Grades K-6
LIFT EVERY VOICE – The Hope And Promise Of America’s Civil Rights Movement (Available starting February 2019) A multi-media musical celebrating the ordinary people during this extraordinary time in America’s history. "…VOICE…" looks at the Civil Rights Movement from the perspective of the young people who took part in shaping the movement - from the young people demonstrating at lunch counters to the courageous students on the forefront of school integration. The images, music and spirit of this pivotal time will inspire people of all ages with an appreciation of social justice’s importance in the precious legacy of our freedom. Grades 4-12
A CINDERELLA TALE … HAPPILY EVER AFTER (Available throughout 2018-19) Filled with beauty, grandeur, magic and wonder this beloved tale is given the trademark Pushcart spin! "A Cinderella Tale…" takes young audiences on that sometimes happy, sometimes sad – but always compelling journey fueled by inner beauty, courage and kindness as they triumph over greed and arrogance. A wondrous production that is sure to dazzle young audiences! Grades Pre-K-5
THE LAST BUTTERFLY (Available April - May 2019) Based on the discovered drawings and writings of children in the Terezin concentration camp, this beautifully crafted Holocaust education piece that introduces a most sad chapter of history with sensitivity and care. An ideal introduction to or culmination of, Holocaust study, character development and prejudice reduction. Grades 4-12
PETER AND THE WOLF (Available throughout 2018-19) A classic tale that has it all – music, laughter, danger and defiance in a young boy’s magical moment of growing up. "Peter and The Wolf" will tickle, intrigue and delight young audiences while also offering a splendid introduction to theatre, classical music and value clarification themes. When Peter visits his grandfather for the summer, creative solutions are needed to provide a happy ending to a riveting story. This extraordinary musical presents young and family audiences with a precious moment of theatre they will long remember. Grades Pre-K-5
A SEASON OF MIRACLES (Available November - December 2018) is a multi-cultural collection of holiday tales that celebrate Christmas, Kwanzaa and Chanukah. Stories within this delightful musical include O. Henry’s The Gift of the Magi, E.T.A. Hoffmann’s The Nutcracker, an original tale set in Nigeria entitled The Kwanzaa Kite and The Chanukah Miracle. Crafted and set to music with the timeless tone of each classic piece, this magical presentation warms the hearts – and perhaps changes the perspectives – of family audiences as they reflect on the true meaning and spirit of the holidays. Grades Pre-K-8
STONE SOUP AND OTHER STORIES (Available throughout 2018-19) A perfect introduction to the joy of theatre and to the concept that reading is fun! This charming musical compilation of favorite stories from Africa, India, Eastern Europe and the United States of America is filled with music, fantasy and play, each tale introducing the spirit and customs of these unique cultures. Grades Pre-K-5
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Paul Whelihan or Stacie Gogo 973.857.1115
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Each 75-minute assembly by Shakespeare LIVE! is energetic, exciting, and engaging, witty and visually imaginative – making Shakespeare accessible and very appealing to students and the educators who instruct them. Study-guides and post-performance discussions are included with the performance fee.Email for specific pricing and date information. Virtual programs also available.
SPEAK THE SPEECH WORKSHOP Learn how actors bring Shakespeare’s language to life in performance. Acting as part detective and part conjuror, students will be able to apply the skills learned in this workshop to far more than just the Bard. Workshop runs 60-90 minutes and the program is limited to 30 students per workshop. Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey; Grades 4-12; Prices begin at $400
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Emily Rose Reed- Associate Director of Education 973.845.6742
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Super Me - A Storyship Program |
Super Me is a fast-paced immersive adventure combining high-energy movement, puzzles astounding magic, interactive animation, and a live actor. Audience members are taken on an interactive journey into a comic book world to help a young boy escape from bullies. Kids interact with the animated and real-life characters. The audience must help the boy overcome obstacles and solve puzzles using superpowers. The show focuses on CASEL's Social Emotional Learning Framework. Students observe and take part in theatrical games that teach competency in Self-Management, Self-Awareness, Responsible Decision Making, and Relationship Skills. Sean Driscoll;Grades Pre-K – 6th $1295/$1595 |
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Sean Driscoll 912.663.6320
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By playwright Stephen L. 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. The Growing Stage Theatre; Grades 3-8; Price on request
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Growing Stage 973.347.4946
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