rvccarts rvcca rts The Theatre at RVCC Branchburg, NJ SCHOOL-TIME PERFORMANCES EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES IN EDUCATION prek - 12

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1 SCHOOL-TIME PERFORMANCES rvccarts EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES IN EDUCATION prek - 12 rvcca rts The Theatre at RVCC Branchburg, NJ

2 Freedom Bound Mad River Theater Works Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 10AM Grades: 3+ Length: 50 min. CURR. CONNECTIONS: CL, MC, MU, SS The Underground Railroad was a network of friends who helped slaves escape to freedom in the North and on to Canada before the Civil War. This compelling original play with music tells the tale of one of the most important incidents in the history of the Underground Railroad in Ohio: The story of Addison White, an escaped slave, and his rescue by the citizens of the town of Mechanicsburg. Freedom Bound uses drama, original songs, riddles and rhyme to create characters that emerge from the past to relive this turbulent period of history and bring the Underground Railroad to life right before your eyes. 42FT A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels Cirque Mechanics Friday, February 15, 2019 at 12PM Grades: 3+ LENGTH: 55 min. (40 minute performance followed by a 15 minute Q & A) CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: S Step right up ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to Cirque Mechanics world of gears and canvas, pulleys and sawdust! Inspired by modern circus, Cirque Mechanics, finds its roots in the mechanical and its heart in the stories of American industrial ingenuity. Experience the American circus reinvented in timbers, steel and imagination, where ageless stories are spun in midair. Mechanical wonders include a rotating tent frame for strongmen, acrobats and aerialists, and a galloping mechanical horse. This performance has direct STEM to STEAM implications as it explores the engineering and math behind the construction and design of the machines. The decade that inspired the creators of 42ft was the 1930 s, when an unexpected stock-market crash in October of 1929 combined with the environmental disaster known as the Dust Bowl, which caused crops to fail as drought and corresponding dust choked the plains states, to create a period of unprecedented economic hardship in the United States. Many Americans were left homeless and hungry. The international economic slump in the 1930s created the discontent that would bring Hitler to power in Germany and sow the seeds of WWII. STUDY GUIDE

3 The Bright Siders Friday, February 22, 2019 at 10AM Grades: PreK+ LENGTH: 50 min. CURR. CONNECTIONS: RF, MU, CL The Bright Siders present music that helps kids and families have meaningful conversations about emotions. Created by award-winning songwriter Kristin Andreassen and Brooklyn child psychiatrist Dr. Kari Groff, the Bright Siders feature excellent musicianship and skillful audience engagement. Andreassen had a #1 kids radio hit with the infectiously rhythmic Crayola Doesn t Make a Color for Your Eyes, and Dr. Groff is well-known in NYC and beyond for her warm and genuine approach to young patients and for the joyful music she creates. Shaun Boothe Presents The Unauthorized Biography Series T h u r s d a y, F e b r u a r y 2 8, a t 1 2 P M G r a d e s : 4 + L E N G T H : 6 0 m i n. CURR. CONNECTIONS: CL, D, MU, MC, SS Award-winning hip hop artist Shaun Boothe motivates young audiences using rap songs that chronicle the extraordinary lives of cultural icons. His engaging take on the trails blazed by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey and Mohammed Ali imbues students with the courage to find their own paths. By learning from the greats, students can examine their own strengths and goals, and take away actionable lessons with which to energize their lives. Boothe s unique presentation repackages history, infusing the greatest stories of our time with the contagious energy of hip hop. They Called Her Vivaldi Theatre Lovett Friday, March 15, 2019 at 10AM Grades: 2+ LENGTH: 60 min. CURR. CONNECTIONS: MU, SS, CL, RF Cecilia Maria is a sensitive musical prodigy making a quiet name for herself in a cacophonous world--until one night when her magical, musical hat, Capello, goes missing. Now she must venture out into the noisy city to track down the mysterious Cat Burglar. Along the way she meets a pizza maker with no saltshaker, a gondolier with no oar and a hairdresser with no scissors. Her adventure brings her face to face with the sneaky thief and a startling truth about herself. Part comedy, part thriller, this new production is full of beautiful music and hilarious characters, and celebrates the power within us all to follow our dreams.

4 Underneath a Magical Moon tutti frutti and York Theatre Royal Friday March 22, 2019 at 10AM Grades: K+ LENGTH: 60 min. CURR. CONNECTIONS: CL, LB, MU, RF This sparkling new production is a reimagining of Peter Pan as told by Wendy Darling. Wendy gazes out at the night sky dreaming of blue lagoons, magical moons and most of all, stories. And tonight, there s magic in the air. Fly with Wendy and her brothers as they create the world of Neverland, where time stands still and the impossible seems possible. Even everyday objects become extraordinary under the magical moon in this enchanting adventure filled with exquisite live music, enthralling movement and a sprinkle of fairy dust. Golden Dragon Acrobats Friday, April 5, 2019 at 12PM Grades: 3+ LENGTH: 60 min. CURR. CONNECTIONS: MC, MU, S, WT Adults and children alike will thrill to the breathtaking artistry and dazzling athletic feats of the Golden Dragon Acrobats. From tumblers to jugglers to contortionists and more, you ll be treated to the best of a time-honored Chinese tradition that began more than 25 centuries ago. Recognized throughout the United States and abroad as the premier Chinese acrobatic touring company today, the Golden Dragons combine thrilling acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music in an unforgettable performance of spectacular skill and spellbinding beauty. Diary of a Worm, a Spider, and a Fly Dallas Children s Theater Monday, May 6, 2019 at 10AM Grades: PreK+ LENGTH: 70 min. CURR. CONN.: LB, LA, RF, MC, S, SS, MU Diary of a Worm, a Spider, and a Fly is the coolest ever rock-n-roll romp in a bug s world, capturing all the droll humor and whimsy of Doreen Cronin s wildly popular books. Insects rule in these diaries of unlikely best friends: Worm eats his homework, Fly believes she has superpowers, and Spider can t wait to grow up and molt. Promoting ecoconsciousness, earth science and tolerance of others, Diary of a Worm, a Spider, and a Fly is a joyful, hip musical exploration of the world outside. You might just find that a bug s life is not all that different from your own!

5 School-Time Reservation Form INDIVIDUAL TICKETS $10 per ticket GROUP RATES (15 or more) $8 per ticket One ticket provided free for a chaperone out of each 15 tickets purchased. The theatre requires that an adult take each free seat provided and reserves the right to refuse admission to any group it deems to be grossly under-chaperoned. The theatre is fully accessible. If any of your students or chaperones will be in need of special assistance or consideration either in being seated, or unloading from the bus or car, we ask that you note it below. In the absence of such notice, the theatre makes no guarantee of such accommodation. All tickets must be paid for four weeks in advance of the show date. SHOW TITLE DATE TIME PAID COMP SEATS AMOUNT Notes on your seating needs: Total Price $ We will be arriving by: (please check one) Bus Car Van $ $ $ $

6 School: Address: City, ST Zip: Type of School: Private, Public or Homeschool? Contact Name: Phone Day: Fax : Grade(s): Subject(s): Phone Eve: Mail your completed order form to: School Time, The Theatre at RVCC, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ or it to jill@rvccarts.org. Should you have any questions contact Jill Erwin at or jill@rvccarts.org. Please copy this form and share it with your colleagues and copy your completed reservation form for your own records.

7 How School-Time works GROUPS: Tickets are $8 for 15 or more students and adults NDIVIDUALS: Tickets are $10 for fewer than 15 students and adults. One ticket is provided free for a chaperone out of each 15 tickets purchased. No deposit is required. Payment is due 4 weeks prior to your show date. The Theatre is fully accessible. If anyone in your party will need special assistance or consideration, either in being seated, or unloading from the bus or car, we ask that you notify us when making your reservation. In the absence of such notification, the theatre cannot guarantee such accommodation. Shortly after you make your reservation, you will receive a confirmation. Please take the time to verify the information on your confirmation. Call immediately if there appears to be any discrepancy. You will receive a bill for your reservation about 6 weeks prior to performance. Payment (by credit card, single check or money order only) is due 4 weeks prior to performance. The ticket count on the date of payment is final and all payments are, at that time, non-refundable. Upon receipt of your payment, an admission slip will be issued. Tickets remaining unpaid on the due date will be made available to schools on our waiting list. See you at the theatre! For information or to make a reservation, call or Jill Erwin at or jill@rvccarts.org. Mail to: 118 Lamington Road Branchburg, NJ rvccarts.org theatre at rvcc branchburg, nj box office

8 Children need to go to the theatre as much as they need to run about in the fresh air. They need to hear real music played by real musicians on real instruments as much as they need food and drink. They need to read and listen to proper stories as much as they need to be loved and cared for. PHILIP PULLMAN rvcca rts The Theatre at RVCC Branchburg, NJ 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ NON-PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID New Brunswick, NJ PERMIT NO. 981