DANDELION OFFSITE PERFORMANCE (PK - 4) AND IN SCHOOL WORKSHOP
Overview
| Program Description: |
ADAPTED FROM THE CHILDREN"S BOOK BY DON FREEMANBOOK AND LYRICS BY JOAN ROSS SORKINMUSIC BY MARY LIZ MCNAMARAWorld Premier!Public Performances April 25th-May 14, 2023Ask a... Read more
ADAPTED FROM THE CHILDREN"S BOOK BY DON FREEMAN BOOK AND LYRICS BY JOAN ROSS SORKIN MUSIC BY MARY LIZ MCNAMARA World Premier! Public Performances April 25th-May 14, 2023 Ask about our Literature Alive field trip program! This musical tells the story of Dandelion, a shy, awkward lion. He is filled with middle school angst when he is invited to Jennifer Giraffe"s impromptu party. Dandelion decides to reinvent himself, but ultimately discovers it is better just to be yourself! In addition to the theme of being yourself, the musical raises issues of bullying and social exclusion.
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| Available to Grade(s): |
PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Logistics
| Program Format: |
In-School Workshop & Offsite Performance |
| Cost Per Student: |
$5 |
| Number of Visits: |
2 |
| Length of Visit: |
90 min minutes |
| Availability: |
DANDELION
School shows are available April 25th - May 12th, 2023 Tuesdays through Fridays. Showtimes are twice per day, at 10:00 am and 12:30 pm.
(12:30 performances unavailable Wednesday, May 3... Read more
DANDELION
School shows are available April 25th - May 12th, 2023 Tuesdays through Fridays. Showtimes are twice per day, at 10:00 am and 12:30 pm.
(12:30 performances unavailable Wednesday, May 3rd and May 10th at 12:30pm)
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| Program Location Details: |
This program includes a pre-show workshop at your school, then students travel to Playhouse on Park for the performance. The address of Playhouse on Park is 244 Park Rd in West Hartford, C... Read more
This program includes a pre-show workshop at your school, then students travel to Playhouse on Park for the performance. The address of Playhouse on Park is 244 Park Rd in West Hartford, CT 06119.
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Requirements
| Length Info: |
The pre-show workshop at the school is about 30 minutes. The performance at Playhouse on Park is approximately one hour with no intermission. |
| Program Requires Prior Meeting: |
no |
| Meeting Method: |
Email, Phone |
| Materials Arts Provider Provides: |
the electronic study guide, the performance |
| Materials School Provides: |
copies of the electronic study guide |
Learning Standards
| Curriculum Focus: |
English Language Arts, Social Studies |
| Art Form: |
Theater |
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