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*Curriculum Connections Legend
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B = Based on a Book
C = Cultural Diversity
H = History/Social Studies
L = Language Arts
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M = Music/Dance
R = Relationships
S = Science/Math
T = Theatre
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The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 • 10am & 12:30pm
Grades: 1 – 7
Running Time: 60 minutes
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 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. Presented by Theatreworks USA.
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Horrible Harry
Monday, November 10, 2008 • 10am & 12:30pm
Grades: 2 – 4
Running Time: 60 minutes
How horrible can Horrible Harry really be? This world premiere performance, adapted for the stage by the Omaha Theater Company’s Artistic Director, James Larson, features favorite stories from the popular book series by Suzy Kline. Fun-loving and full of mischief, Harry is always the center of attention with his string of nonstop pranks and antics. When his sworn enemy, Sydney, accidentally kills Harry’s pet spider, he gets even with her on the school field trip to the scary prison and creepy copper mine.
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Charlotte’s Web
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 • 10am (Sold Out) & 12:30pm - GREAT SEATING STILL AVAILABLE FOR 2nd SHOW!
Grades: K – 5
Running Time: 60 minutes
Theatreworks' production of Charlotte's Web is based on E.B. White's loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. Wilbur has a problem—how to avoid winding up as pork chops! Charlotte, a fine writer and true friend, hits on a plan to fool Farmer Zuckerman—she will create a "miracle." Spinning the words "Some Pig" in her web, Charlotte weaves a solution which not only makes Wilbur a prize pig, but ensures his place on the farm forever. This treasured tale, featuring mad-cap and endearing farm animals, explores bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship. Presented by Theatreworks USA.
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Nebraska Theatre Caravan’s
A Christmas Carol
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 • 9am & 12pm
Grades: 4-12
Running Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Weidner Center Presents, Inc. is pleased to once again present this classic Charles Dickens’ tale as only The Nebraska Theatre Caravan can tell it. With all the warmth and comfort of a cup of Christmas cheer, A Christmas Carol is packed with laughter, pageantry and gorgeous costumes. Every memorable detail of the tale springs to life, from spine-chilling ghosts to heartfelt renditions of traditional British carols. Crotchety Scrooge, lovable Tiny Tim, and all the fascinating characters that audiences have come to love make this enchanting story a treasured holiday event. This outstanding production is always a sell-out, so register early!
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Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 • 10am & 12:30pm
Grades: PreK – 2
Running Time: 60 minutes
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia will add to its acclaimed repertory of outstanding children’s productions with an innovative double-bill adaptation of Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd’s beloved bedtime classics, Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny. Goodnight Moon is a celebration of familiar nighttime rituals, while The Runaway Bunny’s pretend tale of leaving home evokes reassuring responses from his loving mum. Both tales feature endearing rabbit characters, and the soothing rhythms of bunny banter and dream-like imagery never fail to infuse young readers with a reassuring sense of security and peace. Whimsical puppetry and evocative original music will bring a new sense of appreciation to stories that have delighted several generations.
Goodnight Moon © 1947 by Harper & Row Publishers Inc. Text © renewed 1975 by Roberta Brown Rauch. Illustrations © renewed 1975 by Edith Hurd. Clement Hurd, John Thatcher Hurd and George Hellyer, as Trustees of the Edith & Clement Hurd 1982. Trust. Used by permission of HarperCollins Publishers.
The Runaway Bunny © 1942 by Harper & Row Publishers Inc. Text copyright renewed 1970 by Roberta Brown Rauch. Illustrations ©1972 by Edith Hurd. Clement Hurd, John Thatcher Hurd and George Hellyer, as Trustees of the Edith & Clement Hurd 1982. Trust. Used by permission of HarperCollins Publishers.
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Mad Science – CSI: LIVE!
Thursday, February 19, 2009 • 10am & 12:30pm
Grades 3 – 9
Running Time: 60 minutes
Mad Science presents CSI: LIVE!, an exciting, interactive journey through the fascinating world of crime scene investigations. When a crime is committed at the premiere of a Las Vegas Magic Show, Sydney Mathis and David Hart play the roles of CSI investigators and spring into action. With the help of supervisor Gil Grissom and a room full of audience recruits, they will use their superior logic and forensic know-how to investigate the evidence and test their theories. Whether it’s analyzing mysterious gasses, launching experimental projectiles or firing lasers across the scene of the crime, the CSI team will work together to solve the crime. It’s CSI: LIVE!—join the adventure!
CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION in USA is a trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. and outside USA is a trademark of Entertainment AB Funding LLC. CBS and the CBS Eye Design™ CBS Broadcasting Inc. ©2000 - 2008 CBS Broadcasting Inc. and Entertainment AB Funding LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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The Rainbow Fish
Friday, February 20, 2009 • 10am & 12:30pm
Grades: K – 2
Running Time: 55 minutes
With her lovely coloring and shimmering scales, the Rainbow Fish is used to being the most beautiful creature in the ocean. So when the other fish ask her for some silver scales, she refuses. How can she sacrifice the one thing that makes her so unique? Will some good advice from the wise old Octopus persuade the Rainbow Fish to share her gifts with those around her? ArtsPower has turned Marcus Pfister’s bestselling book into a delightful and touching musical about the value of sharing true friendship with others.
Based on THE RAINBOW FISH by Marcus Pfister.
Published by North-South Books.
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The Color of Justice
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 • 10am & 12:30pm
Grades: 3 – 9
Running Time: 60 minutes
The Color of Justice is the story of a courageous young girl and a great warrior for justice and their battle for equal rights. It is also the story of America in the 1950s – a time of segregated restaurants and schools, and separate restrooms and drinking fountains for "colored" and "whites" in many places. And it was a time when the policy of "separate but equal" was upheld by the United States Supreme Court. Thurgood Marshall, prominent legal counsel for the NAACP, endeavors to challenge the segregation law with families who have the courage to take their lawsuits all the way to the nation’s highest court in the landmark case Brown vs the Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas. The Carters are just such a family seeking justice for their child, Grace. Presented by Theatreworks USA.
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Nate the Great
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 • 10am (Limited Seating) & 12:30pm
Grades: K - 4
Running Time: 60 minutes
Introducing the latest and greatest in the grand tradition of crime-solving detectives like Sherlock Holmes, Nero Wolfe and Charlie Chan... Nate! Nate the Great, that is. This pint-size young detective has found lost balloons, books, slippers, chickens, and even a lost goldfish. But when his neighbor Annie asks for help in locating her missing painting, it takes all of Nate's derring-do to solve the toughest case of his career! Although Nate believes that great detectives work alone, he finds that unraveling mysteries is easier (and a lot more fun!) with a partner. And a big plate of pancakes. Nate the Great is a new musical about teamwork and friendship (imaginary and otherwise) based on the first volume in Marjorie Weinman Sharmat's classic book series. Presented by Theatreworks USA.
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Green Bay Symphony Youth Orchestra
Monday, March 16, 2009 • 10am & 12:30pm
Grades: 4 - 6
Special $4 Tickets
Running Time: 60 minutes
Introduce your students to the world’s greatest music when they attend this live concert performed by the accomplished members of the Green Bay Symphony Youth Orchestra! Your students will marvel at this unique opportunity of turning the Weidner Center into their classroom! Complete study guides and listening materials are available for all classes that register for these concerts. This concert is recommended for 4th, 5th and 6th grade students, but all are welcome.
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My Heart in a Suitcase
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 • 10am & 12:30pm
Grades: 4 – 8
Running Time: 60 minutes
My Heart in a Suitcase is ArtsPower’s compelling dramatic adaptation of Anne Lehmann Fox’s courageous autobiographical account of her experiences as a 12-year-old on the Kindertransport out of Germany. Beginning in December 1938, Anne and 10.000 other Jewish children fled Germany, without their parents, on the Kindertransport, afraid and uncertain of what the future would hold for them and the families they were leaving behind.
Based on the book My Heart in a Suitcase by Anne L. Fox. Vallentine Mitchell & Co. LTD (London). Copyright © 1996.
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Thank you for making the Stage Doors Education Series a part of your school year and for exposing your students to the world of the performing arts.
Questions regarding the Stage Doors Education Series can be submitted to education@wcpresents.com or by calling (920) 465-5100.
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