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student programming
- School Outreach
- Traveling Storytellers
- Class Act
- Matinees
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School Outreach Tours
Live, professional theatre in your school! We can perform in almost any large space, from auditorium to gymnasium to cafeteria space. Each play is selected for a specific age group, so please read the descriptions thoroughly before selecting one for your students. We are always happy to discuss with you which play might be best suited for your students. Each performance includes a Q&A session and study guide to help prepare your students for the show and to connect the experience to your curriculum.
Through generous grants, we are able to offer these shows for $375. There are a limited number of subsidies for those schools that cannot afford the full fee. Performance dates are limited, so send the online registration form as soon as possible. Because of the informal nature of most school performance spaces and the intimacy of live theatre, we prefer to have audiences no greater than 300-350 students. If you wish to have a performance for a larger number of students, we urge you to split the group. We are happy to arrange for a discounted price for two performances.
With the description of each play we have listed three important things
- Performance dates for each play
- The recommended grade level for each play
- The basic Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana academic, core and state standards met by each play
For more information, please call our Education Department at 513/345-2242.
The Playhouse Touring Company is made possible by generous support from the Arlene Meyer Education Fund, Robert and Adele Schiff Family Foundation and Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
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WHAT’S BUGGIN’ GREG
By Darrah Cloud
Winner of the 2011 Macy’s New Play Prize for Young Audiences
Oct. 4 - Nov. 4, 2011, Tuesdays - Fridays
Recommended for grades 3 - 6
A world premiere written for Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park by the noted playwright of O Pioneers! Fifth-grader Greg Samsa wakes up one morning to discover that he has turned into a giant cockroach. What will he tell his friends? How can he face his schoolmates? Can he still perform the lead in his school play? Will his mom ever hug him again? Or is he doomed to be a science exhibit for the rest of his life? This riotous comedy inspired by Franz Kafka and Shakespeare touches on issues of friendship and self-confidence, as well as body image and disability.
Meets Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana academic standards in humanities, social studies, family and community, diversity, language arts, oral communication, psychology and human relationships, conflict resolution, social/contemporary issues, storytelling and theatre.
Made possible through a grant from The Macy’s Foundation.
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WAR
By Dennis Foon
Jan. 17 - Feb. 17, 2012, Tuesdays - Fridays Recommended for grades 6 - 12
This powerful play examines how aggression and violence permeate youth culture as four young men struggle with the pressures of competitiveness, anger and vulnerability. Dennis Foon, one of Canada’s leading young-adult playwrights, interviewed teens, social workers and violent offenders to write this drama about how boys use war as a metaphor for their lives — on the street, in school, in sports and in their relationships with the opposite sex. The playwright uses invented language to stand in for harsh slang, creating a poetic and highly theatrical experience. Performances will include a facilitated talkback to help students articulate and respond to the issues of the play.
Meets Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana academic standards in humanities, social studies, diversity, language arts, psychology, human relationships, oral communication, conflict resolution, social/contemporary issues and theatre.
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RIVER RAT & CAT
By Y York
Apr. 12 - May 18, 2012, Tuesdays - Fridays
Recommended for grades K - 3
River Rat and Cat learn that they don’t need to be the same or even like the same things in order to be good friends. Their daily tiffs take back-seat importance in the face of the imminent destruction of their habitat by the over-eager Dale Beaver. This hilarious comedy about friendship and cooperation is by the same playwright who brought us The Garden of Rikki Tikki Tavi.
Meets Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana standards in humanities, reading, kinetics, language arts, friendship, animals, storytelling and theatre.
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Traveling Storytellers
Storytelling is theatre at its simplest and most powerful. This most basic of dramatic forms goes beyond entertainment toward helping young children with language skills and literacy. Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park has contracted with nationally acclaimed master storytellers to tour local elementary schools with inspiring story programs that are relevant and age-appropriate for your students.
Through generous grants, we are able to offer these storytellers for $375 per program. There are a limited number of subsidies for schools that cannot afford the full fee. Performance dates are limited, so send the on-line registration form as soon as possible. Because of the informal nature of most school performance spaces and the intimacy of a single live storyteller, we prefer to have audiences no greater than 200-250 students. If you wish to have a storyteller for a larger number of students, we urge you to split the group. We are happy to arrange for a discounted price for two performances.
For more information, please call our Education Department at 513/345-2242.
The Traveling Storytellers program is made possible by generous support from Turner Construction.
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DIANE MACKLIN
Acclaimed storyteller Diane Macklin captivates young audiences with her dancing hands, lyrical voice, high energy and magnificent smile. From trickster tales to stories of friendship, Diane’s direct and vibrant connection to her audiences involves every child. She interweaves chants, songs, music and movement in this fun-filled interactive performance that celebrates the richness of America, Africa and other cultures. Diane shares tales as diverse as the many people who call this country home. You can find out more about her at www.dianemacklin.com.
Diane Macklin will be available to tell stories in schools Oct. 10 - 14, 2011.
“Thank you for sending Diane Macklin to us last week! She was absolutely amazing ... and the kids and staff ADORED her stories. It was truly a blessing to sit and watch their faces as they listened to her. Thanks for providing us with an afternoon of joy.”
— Susan Bunte, principal Silverton Paideia Academy
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LUANN ADAMS
LuAnn Adams tells inspirational, multicultural stories that resonate in the lives of young people. She has created and performed thousands of storytelling programs for children and adults in schools, libraries, museums, zoos, aquariums, hospitals, special needs centers and other organizations across the country. She has been telling stories for the Cincinnati Playhouse every year since 1993. LuAnn is a member of the National Storytelling Network, Actors’ Equity Association, AFTRA, National Writers Union and a former board member of the NY Storytelling Center. You can find out more about her at www.luannadamsstoryteller.com.
LuAnn Adams will be available to tell stories in schools Jan. 23 - 27, 2012.
“When Ms. Adams tells her stories, her passion is incredible. She captures the minds and hearts of her audience. I have seen the faces of children light up, not to mention how she includes the students in her story. Students remember lines from the stories, learn about literature as well as history and recall facts from the questions she asks the students.” — Roger R. Lewis, principal, Schiel Primary School
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LYN FORD
Lynette (Lyn) Ford shares “Home-Fried Tales,” adaptations of folktales “from many places and many faces,”as well as her own original stories and personal narratives. Lyn’s rhythmic, interactive storytelling style encourages language and literacy skills, creative writing and an appreciation for the oral tradition among all types of learners. Lyn’s storytelling is rooted in her family’s multicultural “Afrilachian” oral traditions and her own love of stories. You can find out more about her www.lynfordstoryteller.com.
Lyn Ford will be available to tell stories in schools Mar. 5 - 9, 2012.
“[Lyn’s stories] ... bring children into a multicultural world where differences are explored and celebrated.” — Sue Black, Robert Clow Elementary School, Naperville, Ill. |
Class Act
These free workshops are designed for students who are attending our Marx Theatre student matinees or will be seeing our touring productions in their school. These workshops engage students in a variety of activities that focus on the theme, plot or characters of the play. These may include writing, acting, improvising or other activities that explore the production. We can design workshops for your students before they see a play to prepare them for the experience or after they have seen a play to help them connect the experience to the curriculum. We have successfully given thousands of students workshops that help enrich and focus their experience as an audience.
For further information, please call our Education Department at 513/345-2242.
Class Act is made possible by generous support from Scripps Howard Foundation.
Student Matinees
The Playhouse offers student matinees for many of its productions. All performances begin at 10 a.m. and tickets cost $12 each. For every 15 paid student tickets, the Playhouse will provide one complimentary chaperone ticket.
Student Matinees are made possible by generous support from Frisch’s Restaurants, Inc.
Submit the online Student Matinee Reservation form to secure your seats.
Or you can register by fax or mail by downloading the printable Student Matinee Registration form in PDF format.
Call the Group Sales Office at 513/345-2242 for more information on available performances, age recommendations or to book a show. You may also click on the show title for more information, including a content advisory.
2011-12 Student Matinee Schedule:
As You Like It
Sept. 29 & 30, Nov. 2, 2011
A Christmas Carol
Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 6, 7, & 8, 2011
Merrily We Roll Along
Mar. 27 & 30, 2012
Thunder Knocking on the Door
May 15, 2012
Many student matinees fill quickly. Some of the performances listed above may be sold out. Waiting lists are available for sold-out performances. Call for availability.
Student Matinee Reservation & Payment Policy:
All in attendance at the performance must be included in your reservation, including chaperones and bus drivers. There are no extra seats beyond the number a school has reserved. Payment for student matinees must be made no later than 45 days prior to your performance date. Adjustments to your reservation may be made up to that point. It is the responsibility of the teacher to be aware of performance dates and deadlines related to his or her reservation(s). After 45 days prior, we will consider the reservation final and the school will be responsible for full payment. Reservations are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All plays and dates are subject to change.
Bus Parking
The Playhouse cannot accommodate motor coach and bus parking on site. Motor coaches and buses must arrive early to secure parking in Eden Park.
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