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The Weidner Center is proud to announce the 2011-2012 educational, daytime school programming at the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts. Our Stage Doors Education Series has been developed to open the way for students to learn through the arts and is dedicated to serving schools, teachers and students through educational and cultural experiences.
Three Ways to Register Your Class!
All orders must be submitted via mail, fax or online. No phone orders please.
1. MAIL - Download the 
and mail to the address on the form.
2. FAX - Download the and fax to (920) 465-5101.
3. ONLINE - Go to the Online Registration Form. 
All tickets are $7
Would you like information about receiving a scholarship for your school?
2011-2012 Curriculum Connections at a Glance:
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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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Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Class Clown
Thursday, November 10, 2011 • 10am & 12:30pm • Grades: 1 - 4
Running Time: 60 minutes
Athena Lorenzo has been slimed and she doesn't think it's very funny. Someone in Ms. Gleason's class is playing practical jokes. Theodore "Jigsaw" Jones claims to be the very first detective in the whole school. It's up to Jigsaw and his friend Mila to investigate the sliming and track down the class clown. This could be their stickiest case yet!
Brimming with music, charm, and humor, ArtsPower's new production – based on the book by renowned author James Preller - will make audiences laugh and think as they learn the secret codes that Jigsaw must decipher to solve the mystery.
Based on the book JIGSAW JONES: THE CASE OF THE CLASS CLOWN by James Preller. Illustrated by Jamie Smith, R. W. Alley. Published by Demco Media, 2002. Presented under an exclusive agreement. All rights reserved.
Curriculum Connections: Based on a Book, Language Arts, Music/Dance, Relationships, Theatre
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Madeline and the Bad Hat
Thursday, November 17, 2011 • 10am & 12:30pm • Grades: K – 2
Running Time: 60 minutes
ArtsPower's Madeline and the Bad Hat, 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.
When one fine day the Spanish Ambassador moves into the house next door, Madeline and Miss Clavel and the other girls quickly discover that his son Pepito is a true horror! Rude and conceited, Pepito seems at first to be nothing but trouble.
But when he unexpectedly finds himself in real danger, it's up to the resourceful Madeline to get him out of it. Can she teach Pepito a lesson into the bargain, and does he have a hidden good side after all? This gently amusing tale of enemies-become-friends will charm and entertain children and parents alike.
Curriculum Connections: Based on a Book, Language Arts, Music/Dance, Relationships, Theatre
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Ramona Quimby
Tuesday, December 6, 2011 • 10am & 12:30pm • Grades: 1 – 5
Running Time: 60 minutes
Hold onto your hats as you follow the latest breathless adventure of the world's most animated elementary school student. Ramona, the exasperating but lovable third-grader, has delighted young readers for over fifty years through the books of Newbery Medal-winning writer Beverly Clearly. Now, she comes to life on the stage in Ramona Quimby.
Ramona's life is a mess! Her older sister Beezus is a pain, her Aunt Bea may marry a dork, and her Dad just lost his job. She even thinks that her teacher hates her. Life is no picnic, and growing up isn't easy. But with the help of her loving and patient family and friends, Ramona faces these challenges -- as audiences laugh and cheer her on.
Curriculum Connections: Based on a Book, Language Arts, Relationships, Theatre
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A Brown Bear, A Moon and A Caterpillar:
Treasured Stories by Eric Carle
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 • 10am & 12:30pm • Grades: PreK – 3
No longer accepting reservations for the 10am show.
Great seats still available for the 12:30pm performance.
Running Time: 60 minutes
Mermaid Theatre Company's much-anticipated new production, A Brown Bear, A Caterpillar And A Moon: Treasured Stories By Eric Carle, will bring together old favorites and new friends. Featuring evocative music, stunning visual effects and innovative puppetry, the triple-bill highlights three of Eric Carle's most beloved tales. The Very Hungry Caterpillar (veteran of more than 2000 performances), is joined by a whimsical cast of adventurous animals drawn from the pages of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See ? The poignant story of a young girl's unusual quest, Papa Please Get the Moon For Me, completes an hour-long performance, which both entertains and educates.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr.; illustrations by Eric Carle. Copyright © 1967 by Bill Martin Jr. Illustrations Copyright © 1992 by Eric Carle. All Rights Reserved. Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me by Eric Carle. Copyright ©1986 by Eric Carle. All Rights Reserved. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. Copyright 1969 and 1987 by Eric Carle. All Rights Reserved. Published by Philomel Books.
Curriculum Connections: Based on a Book, Language Arts, Music/Dance, Relationships, Science, Theatre
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Duck For President, Fancy Nancy, and Other Story Books
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 • 10am & 12:30pm • Grades: K – 4
Running Time: 60 minutes
An all-new musical revue featuring mini-musicals based on best-selling children's books (stories subject to change):
DUCK FOR PRESIDENT
The winds of change are blowing, and a politically ambitious Duck is leading the revolution! As he is elected as the leader of the farm, and then as the governor of the state, voters across the nation wonder: can Duck bring a new bill to Capitol Hill?
FANCY NANCY
Nancy just doesn't understand why she's the only one who appreciates the value of frilly accessories and a prodigious vocabulary. It's time to teach her family how to be fancy!
BABYMOUSE: THE MUSICAL
Curtain up, light the lights! Will the irresistible, irrepressible Babymouse win the lead in the school musical, or will Felicia Furrypaws steal the show?
I HAVE TO GO!
It's time for a car trip to Grandma and Grandpa's! Andrew insists that he doesn't need to use the restroom first, but one he's zipped, snapped, buttoned and buckled in the backseat, he hears the call of nature.
LEONARDO, THE TERRIBLE MONSTER
Though he isn't big and he can't seem to terrify anyone, Leonardo just knows he can frighten the biggest scaredy-cat in school! But maybe it's better to be a wonderful friend rather than a terrible monster.
PIRATES DON'T CHANGE DIAPERS
When Jeremy Jacob's old seafaring mateys show up to claim a buried treasure, they wake up his caterwaulin' little sister, and the piratical crew must go on babysitting patrol -- or walk the plank!
Curriculum Connections: Based on a Book, Language Arts, Music/Dance, Relationships, Theatre
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Four Score and Seven Years Ago
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 • 10am & 12:30pm • Grades: 3 – 8
Running Time: 60 minutes
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.
Curriculum Connections: Cultural Diversity, History/Social Studies, Language Arts, Music/Dance, Relationships, Theatre
Heritage Hill Activities - The Heritage Hill Day program is currently sold out. Space is available in both performances. To have your school added to a waiting list, please email weidnereducation@uwgb.edu.
Attend the performance at the Weidner Center and visit Heritage Hill State Historical Park where your students will participate in hands-on activities related to the show. Tickets for this event are $10.
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The Science of Magic with Bill Blagg
Friday, April 27, 2012 • 10am & 12:30pm • Grades: 4 – 8
Running Time: 60 minutes
For centuries magicians have used scientific principles to make people levitate in mid-air and vanish in the blink of an eye. Illusionist Bill Blagg's one-of-a-kind educational experience, The Science of Magic, takes students on a rare journey "behind the scenes" of the magic world. Students will discover firsthand how magicians utilize the Scientific Method to create the impossible when they make one of their teachers levitate in mid-air!
The Science of Magic is not directed at teaching the specific methods magicians use to fool their audiences. Rather it's designed to excite, educate, intrigue and promote students to think "outside the box" and spawn their curiosity about how the Scientific Method can be used to create the impossible!
www.billblagg.com
Curriculum Connections: Science, Theatre
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Junie B. Jones
Thursday, May 3, 2012 • 10am & 12:30pm • Grades: K – 5
Running Time: 60 minutes
Dear first-grade journal,
Hooray, hooray! TheatreworksUSA is making a brand-new musical (that is a play all jumbled together with singing and dancing, I believe). And what do you know! It's all about me, Junie B. Jones! (The B stands for Beatrice, only I do not like Beatrice. I just like B and that's all.)
This is the bestest musical ever, I tell you! It's got loads of funny songs, and it's based on a bunch of books this lady, Barbara Park, wrote about me and the things I do in first grade.
Junie B., First Grader (at Last!) - In first grade, I meet new friends (like Herb and José, but not that tattle-tale May). But my new teacher, Mr. Scary, thinks I might need glasses!
Junie B., Boss of Lunch - I get to help my friend, the cafeteria lady! And I get to wear a real actual hair net too! Who knows...maybe someday I'll be the boss of the whole lunch operation!
Junie B., One-Man Band - The whole entire first grade is having a kickball tournament! Only, when I practice my kicking, I stub my piggy toe so badly I can't play. But my friend Sheldon can't play either, so maybe we can do a half-time show instead!
Whew! I'm glad I can write everything down in my Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal! And you know what? I think I might like first grade after all
Love, (but not the mushy kind)
Junie B.
Curriculum Connections: Based on a Book, Language Arts, Music/Dance, Relationships, Theatre
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The Rainbow Fish
Thursday, May 10, 2012 • 10am & 12:30pm • Grades: K – 2
Running Time: 60 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.
Curriculum Connections: Based on a Book, Cultural Diversity, Language Arts, Music/Dance, Relationships, Theatre
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TEACHERS: This year we are offering an optional full day of Four Score and Seven Years Ago activities for your students. Attend the performance at the Weidner Center and visit Heritage Hill State Historical Park where your students will participate in hands-on activities related to each show.
For only $10 per student, you will receive admission to the performance and Heritage Hill. The Heritage Hill Day program is currently sold out. Space is available in both performances. To have your school added to a waiting list, please email weidnereducation@uwgb.edu.
Option 1 Sold Out - Space still available for the show only |
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10 - 11am |
Performance at the Weidner Center |
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11:30 - 12pm |
Bring bag lunches to enjoy at Heritage Hill |
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12 - 1:30pm |
Tour and hands-on activities at Heritage Hill |
Option 2 Sold Out - Space still available for the show only |
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9:30 - 11am |
Tour and hands-on activities at Heritage Hill |
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11 - 11:30am |
Bring bag lunches to enjoy at Heritage Hill |
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12:30 - 1:30pm |
Performance at the Weidner Center |
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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 weidnereducation@uwgb.edu or by calling (920) 465-5100.
