| Program Description: |
The storytelling begins with the sounds of the spring peepers in the wetlands in CT. A frog puppet appears with a great surprise catching everyone's attention from the start. We journey through each ... Read more
The storytelling begins with the sounds of the spring peepers in the wetlands in CT. A frog puppet appears with a great surprise catching everyone's attention from the start. We journey through each season with the use of song, dance, storytelling, puppetry and mask performance. The focus of cycles opens up discussion about what happens throughout based on the sun and how that affects plants and animals. As leaves begin to bloom the trees' branches appear to be extending towards the sun as it gradually gets higher with the tilt of the earth"s rotation. Eventually, they fall in autumn in order to warm the earth and protect burrowing ground animals and plants for the next season. Snow also becomes a way to insulate the burrows on top of the leaves as well. Performing Artist Adelka Polak with music accompaniment by Cynthia & Rick Quintanal take the audience on a journey through the seasons, including the life cycles of bees, frogs, and butterflies through an exciting soundscape, including a caterpillar rap, that brings the story of the puppets to life! Sova Theater engages the audience to consider how we fit into and affect the natural world. The whole world becomes personified through various puppets born from the imagination of the artist in hopes of being a creative way to stimulate classroom discussions in both the arts and sciences. For Grades PrK-2 we will focus the performance mainly on the life cycles of the caterpillar to butterfly, tadpole to frog and larvae to honeybee. Three complete cycles will be introduced through the highly visual art form of puppetry and poetic songs, including a caterpillar rap!
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| Cost Per Student: |
$5 |
| Available to Grade(s): |
PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Program Can Serve: |
Theater, Music, Visual Art, Phy. Education, Dance |
| Art Form: |
Theater |
| Curriculum Focus: |
Science, English Language Arts |
| Program Type: |
Grade Level Program |
| Integration Continuum Level: |
Alignment |
| # of Visits: |
1 |
| Length of Visit: |
45 min |
| Length Info: |
We can spend 10 more minutes with a Q & A about the puppets and music, if time allows for the school schedule. |
| Location: |
In-School, Virtual |
| Program Format: |
In-School Performance |
| Program Format Info: |
in-school performance intended for entire grade level(s) to experience together, but can be may shortened/abbreviated for smaller groups to experience together within a few different sessions. We can... Read more
in-school performance intended for entire grade level(s) to experience together, but can be may shortened/abbreviated for smaller groups to experience together within a few different sessions. We can also livestream the performance virtually upon request & the teacher is welcome to host a Q & A afterwards online as well.
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| Address: |
n/a |
| Availability: |
all year |
| Total Number of Classrooms can Serve: |
52 |
| Program Requires Prior Meeting: |
no |
| Meeting Method: |
Phone, Email |
| Materials Arts Provider Provides: |
We bring the performance, including puppets, masks and live music with Portable PA system and can provide a virtual meeting option, if preferred. |
| Materials School Provides: |
Provide a stage/open space, otherwise virtual meeting technology. While we prefer an elevated stage we have performed this on the ground level as well with the students sitting on the floor. |
| Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program: |
Open Space at least 16' wide x 10' deep.
Seating for children, teachers, parents, etc.
If virtual, please let me know preferred virtual platform. |
| Program Learning Objective: |
I CAN see how visual art can express an idea within a story (using visual language to accompany the verbal language). I CAN see how puppetry relates to dance, because it requires the movement o... Read more
I CAN see how visual art can express an idea within a story (using visual language to accompany the verbal language). I CAN see how puppetry relates to dance, because it requires the movement of objects to bring life what would otherwise be a static sculpture when not used by a performer. I CAN see how puppetry, dance and music depicted local animals & plants in the seasons. I CAN understand how actions of people have a reaction on the environment and land that we live on. I CAN observe the world around me to learn how it works just like the performer has in the stories she tells. i.e. the cycles of the seasons and how frogs live during each one; the importance of space exploration to see the world from a new perspective; how leaves dance throughout the seasons based on the height of the sun in the season. I CAN overcome fears by learning something about what it is I am afraid of. I CAN identify similarities, differences, and links between people, animals and the ecosystem that we inhabit.
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| Additional Notes: |
This program is very unique and interesting for all ages. Everyone will have a story of their own to share afterwards as a follow up of interactions with local plants and wildlife. Note: This p... Read more
This program is very unique and interesting for all ages. Everyone will have a story of their own to share afterwards as a follow up of interactions with local plants and wildlife. Note: This program has been performed outdoors or indoors, so consider the fun option of an outdoor performance, if the school wants to explore this as a possibility.
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| Parent Engagement Opportunities: |
With the Arts Program it would be helpful to have caregivers help with the workshop of making fly puppets beforehand, if that is chosen as a pre show activity. They can also help with our load i... Read more
With the Arts Program it would be helpful to have caregivers help with the workshop of making fly puppets beforehand, if that is chosen as a pre show activity. They can also help with our load in/out of materials, if they are available. They can aid in the transfer of items to/from the space before or after the show. Also, we may need something to be present on a light board and help us with finding outlets, etc to plug our portable PA system into, if someone is familiar with the space.
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