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The Amazing Adventures of Dr. Wonderful and Her Dog, In-School Musical Production (K - 5)

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K , 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5
Theater Science
Grade Level Program Alignment
0 60 min
The production runs for about one hour and does not include an intermission. After the show, students will have the chance to meet the talented cast during a 10-15-minute meet-and-greet and Q&A session!
In-School Performance -In-School Performance (intended for the entire grade level to experience).
Our touring performances are ready to dazzle your students from Monday to Friday between January 21 and February 12, 2025. Whether you prefer the energy of a morning show at 9:30 a.m. or the excitement of an afternoon performance at 1:30 p.m., we have options to fit your schedule. In fact, why not double the fun and book both time slots? This is a fantastic opportunity to engage larger groups of enthusiastic students and create unforgettable memories together! In-School,
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We are thrilled to provide a unique and engaging in-school performance that captivates your students' hearts and minds. Following the show, students will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session and meet and greet with the performers, allowing for a deeper connection to the art and inspiration behind the performance. To further enrich their experience, we provide an electronic study guide filled with valuable resources, including theatrical terms, character insights, and imaginative activities that promote personal reflection. These materials play a vital role in transforming the performance into a memorable educational adventure, allowing students to explore the magic of theatre in meaningful ways.
The wonderful thing about theatre is that it thrives on creativity and imagination, requiring no materials from your school for our in-school performances. Our engaging sessions focus on delivering a captivating show, followed by a Q&A and meet and greet with the performers. This means no extensive resources are needed from your end, allowing us to create magic and foster a love for the arts with minimal preparations. We bring everything necessary to ensure an unforgettable experience for your students!
We require a venue that can provide a spacious area suitable for various small set pieces, a group of actors, a sound system, and adequate seating for the audience, ensuring a comfortable distance from the performers. A gym, auditorium, or any large space will work perfectly for our needs.
I CAN identify the different characters and their roles within the story and discuss how their actions contribute to the overall narrative.
I CAN analyze and discuss the central themes, key details, plot developments, and character choices presented in the performance, connecting these elements to the science curriculum.
I CAN describe the main themes and messages presented in the performance and relate them to scientific concepts explored during the show.
I CAN appreciate the collaborative effort that goes into creating a theatre performance and understand the various roles involved in the production process.
I CAN demonstrate appropriate audience etiquette while recognizing how my reactions influence the atmosphere of the performance.
I CAN formulate thoughtful questions about the play and actively listen to responses for deeper comprehension.
I CAN express my thoughts and feelings about the performance during the Q&A session, drawing connections to my own experiences.
I CAN collaborate with my peers to share insights and ideas about the show and its integration with science subjects.
I CAN ask relevant questions to gain a deeper understanding of the storytelling process and the scientific principles illustrated in the performance.
I CAN demonstrate what it means to be an engaged audience member during a theatre performance and reflect on my learning experience afterwards.
Prepare to embark on a cosmic adventure with "The Amazing Adventures of Dr. Wonderful and Her Dog," an inspiring, 60-minute in-school performance that combines the thrill of a musical with the wonders of science. This performance aims to inspire the next generation of thinkers—encouraging them to appreciate the crucial roles of physicists and astronomers while promoting creativity, teamwork, and resilience.

While the same show is presented to all participants, each group will engage with the material in a unique way. One focus will be on responding to the narrative through personal experiences, analyzing the intent behind artistic decisions, and reflecting on their participation during the performance. Discussions and reflections will be adapted accordingly to foster a richer appreciation of both the arts and sciences in a collaborative environment.

Performance Synopsis: There are no puzzles in space, right? Wrong! Space is one giant puzzle waiting to be put together by physicists, astronomers, and a brainy girl who goes by the name Dr. Wonderful. Fly through the solar system with Dr. Wonderful and her amazing adventure team of Newton (the dog) and Ben (the human) in this all-new musical! Saving a super star from disappearing is no small task, especially when the star is 1.3 million times the size of Earth and 93 million miles away. But when Dr. Wonderful receives the call, her team leaps into action from their laboratory/bedroom into outer space. With a couple of butterscotch candies and a rock song from Mom in the mix, the mystery solvers are amazed by their final discovery. Girl-detective-noir meets science-geek-chic in this super cool astronomical event!
Playhouse on Park will coordinate with school staff on the logistical details, including loading in and out timeframes, sound and lighting requirements, and accommodations for the cast and crew. Before finalizing your booking decision, please reach out to Kevin Cronin, Director of Education and Community Engagement, at education@playhousetheatregroup.org with any questions.
To maintain a focused atmosphere, students should attend the production with a suitable number of chaperones, as established by the school and teacher, to strike a balance between support and minimizing distractions.

Grade K

Grade K: Science: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems: Animals, Plants, and Their Environment: Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.: Things that people do to live comfortably can affect the world around them. But they can make choices that reduce their impacts on the land, water, air, and other living things.
Grade K: Science: Weather and Climate: Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface.: Sunlight warms Earth’s surface.
Grade K: Responding: Anchor Standard 7: Perceive and analyze artistic work. With prompting and support, express an emotional response to characters in dramatic play or a guided drama experience.
Grade K: Responding: Anchor Standard 8: Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work. A. With prompting and support, identify preferences in dramatic play, a guided drama experience, or age-appropriate theater performance.

Grade 1

Grade 1: Science: Waves: Lights and Sound: Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that objects can be seen only when illuminated.: Some materials allow light to pass through them, others allow only some light through and others block all the light and create a dark shadow on any surface beyond them, where the light cannot reach. Mirrors can be used to redirect a light beam. (Boundary: The idea that light travels from place to place is developed through experiences with light sources, mirrors, and shadows, but no attempt is made to discuss the speed of light.)
Grade 1: Science: Space Systems: Patterns and Cycles: Use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.: Patterns of the motion of the sun, moon, and stars in the sky can be observed, described, and predicted.
Grade 1: Responding: Anchor Standard 7: Perceive and analyze artistic work. a. Recall choices made in a guided drama experience.
Grade 1: Responding: Anchor Standard 8: Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work. a. Explain preferences and emotions in a guided drama experience.

Grade 2

Grade 2: Science: Structure and Properties of Matter: Construct an argument with evidence that some changes caused by heating or cooling can be reversed and some cannot.: Different kinds of matter exist and many of them can be either solid or liquid, depending on temperature. Matter can be described and classified by its observable properties.
Grade 2: Science: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems: Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.: There are many different kinds of living things in any area, and they exist in different places on land and in water.
Grade 2: Responding: Anchor Standard 7: Perceive and analyze an artistic work. a. Recognize when artistic choices are made in a guided drama experience.
Grade 2: Responding: Anchor Standard 8: Interpret intent and meaning in an artistic work. a. Explain how personal preferences and emotions affect an observer's response in a guided drama experience.

Grade 3

Grade 3: Science: Forces and Interactions: Make observations and/or measurements of an object’s motion to provide evidence that a pattern can be used to predict future motion.: Each force acts on one particular object and has both strength and a direction. An object at rest typically has multiple forces acting on it, but they add to give zero net force on the object. Forces that do not sum to zero can cause changes in the object’s speed or direction of motion. (Boundary: Qualitative and conceptual, but not quantitative addition of forces are used at this level.)
Grade 3: Science: Forces and Interactions: Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence of the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on the motion of an object.: Objects in contact exert forces on each other.
Grade 3: Responding: Anchor Standard 7: Perceive and analyze an artistic work. a. Understand why artistic choices are made in a drama/theater work.
Grade 3: Responding: Anchor Standard 8: Interpret intent and meaning in an artistic work. a. Consider multiple personal experiences when participating in or observing a drama/theater work.

Grade 4

Grade 4: Science: Energy: Use evidence to construct an explanation relating the speed of an object to the energy of that object.: The faster a given object is moving, the more energy it possesses.
Grade 4: Science: Energy: Ask questions and predict outcomes about the changes in energy that occur when objects collide.: Energy is present whenever there are moving objects, sound, light, or heat. When objects collide, energy can be transferred from one object to another, thereby changing their motion. In such collisions, some energy is typically also transferred to the surrounding air; as a result, the air gets heated and sound is produced.
Grade 4: Responding: Anchor Standard 7: Perceive and analyze an artistic work. a. Identify artistic choices made in a drama/theater work through participation and observation.
Grade 4: Responding: Anchor Standard 8: Interpret intent and meaning in an artistic work. a. Compare and contrast multiple personal experiences when participating in or observing a drama/theater work.

Grade 5

Grade 5: Science: Structure and Properties of Matter: Develop a model to describe that matter is made of particles too small to be seen.: Matter of any type can be subdivided into particles that are too small to see, but even then the matter still exists and can be detected by other means. A model showing that gases are made from matter particles that are too small to see and are moving freely around in space can explain many observations, including the inflation and shape of a balloon and the effects of air on larger particles or objects.
Grade 5: Science: Space Systems: Stars and the Solar System: Support an argument that differences in the apparent brightness of the sun compared to other stars is due to their relative distances from Earth.: The sun is a star that appears larger and brighter than other stars because it is closer. Stars range greatly in their distance from Earth.
Grade 5: Responding: Anchor Standard 7: Perceive and analyze an artistic work. a. Explain personal reactions to artistic choice made in a drama/theater work through participation and observation.
Grade 5: Responding: Anchor Standard 8: Interpret intent and meaning in an artistic work. a. Justify responses based on personal experiences when participating in or observing a drama/theater work.