2017 2018 STUDENT MATINEE PROGRAMS GLOBAL PARTY MORE MUSIC @ THE MOORE SILENT FILM ERA ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER LECTURE/DEMONSTRATION DANCE THIS
Photo: Christopher Nelson GLOBAL PARTY Seattle Theatre Group s mission is to make performances and arts education in the Pacific Northwest enriching, while keeping Seattle s historic Paramount, Moore and Neptune Theatres healthy and vibrant. STGPRESENTS.ORG/EDUCATION THUR., NOV. 9, 11:00 AM MOORE 60-minute performance (Approximately) Grades: K-12 $8.00/$5.00* Global Party is a high-energy performance of cultural and contemporary dance and music. The performance features young artists and community members from the Northwest region in celebration of rich cultural traditions from around the world. A not-to-be-missed experience for all ages. Think Global, Celebrate Local! ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER LECTURE/ DEMONSTRATION FRI., APRIL 27 11 AM MOORE 60-minute lecture/demonstration Grades: K-12 $8.00/ $5.00* Join us for this lecture/demonstration by modern dance legends, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, which grew from a now-fabled performance in March 1958 at the 92nd Street in New York City. Led by Alvin Ailey and a group of young African- American modern dancers, that performance changed forever the perception of American dance. Rachael McLaren and Daniel Harder. Photo: Andrew Eccles
Photo: Bob Cerelli Photo: Ani Collier Photo: Christopher Nelson Photo: Delaney Brown MORE MUSIC @ THE MOORE FRI., MARCH 16 11:00 AM MOORE 75-Minute Performance (Approximately) Grades: 3-12 $8.00/ $5.00* Young artist talent and collaboration are celebrated in the 17 th annual More Music @ The Moore. The performance showcases the rich musical talent of youth in our community and provides musicians, regardless of what style they play, the opportunity to make music together. Featuring a wide variety of global and contemporary music styles, young artists perform with an internationally renowned Music Director. STUDENT SHARE CELEBRATION TUES., APRIL 17 12:00 PM PARAMOUNT 60-minute performance (Approximately) Grades: K-8 FREE Disney Musicals in Schools through STG, builds sustainable musical theatre programs in underresourced public elementary schools. The culminating Student Share Celebration is a special day to celebrate each participating school. All selected schools will come together at the Paramount Theatre to share one number from the musical they ve been rehearsing at their school. Join us by supporting our community s 3rd-5th grade students as they perform Disney! SILENT FILM ERA MATINEE MON., APRIL 30 11:00 AM PARAMOUNT 60-minute lecture/demonstration Grades: 3-12 FREE Step back in time to the 1920s at the historic Paramount Theatre! Hear The Paramount s Mighty Wurlitzer Organ; view a short silent film; and learn about the music, history and theatre of the silent film era. Our House Organist will lead this one-hour lecture/demonstration. DANCE THIS FRI., JULY 13 1:00 PM PARAMOUNT 75-minute performance (Approximately) All Ages $7.00 DANCE This is STG s most beloved dance program which brings together scores of teens and community performers from varying experiences and ages to share their culture through the art of dance. Celebrating 20 years of collaboration, performers get the unique opportunity to work with each other and with nationally recognized artists for an experience that makes lasting memories. *TICKET PRICING INFORMATION $8 ticket- Full Price $5 ticket- Title I schools (40% or more students are eligible to receive free/reduce lunch) Dates/Times listed are student matinees only, for a full listing of performances visit, www.stgpresents.org
THURS., OCTOBER 19 & 26, 2017 1:00 PM PARAMOUNT Grades 1 and up $34 - $94 Matt Kopec (Buddy) and Gordon Gray (Santa) in Elf The Musical. Photo by Joan Marcus Arabian Nights Women. Disney's Aladdin Original Broadway Company. Disney. Photo by Deen van Meer. ELF THE MUSICAL FRI., DECEMBER 8, 2017 1:00 PM PARAMOUNT Grades 2 and up $19 - $59 Discover a whole new world at ALADDIN, the hit Broadway musical. From the producer of THE LION KING comes the timeless story of ALADDIN, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It s an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite. See why audiences and critics agree, ALADDIN is Exactly What You Wish For! (NBC-TV). ELF THE MUSICAL is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. Gavin Lee and company in MASTER OF THE HOUSE. Photo by Matthew Murphy THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Derrick Davis and Katie Travis. Photo Matthew Murphy DISNEY S ALADDIN LES MISÉRABLES THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Cameron Mackintosh presents the new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables, direct from its acclaimed Broadway return. Featuring the beloved songs I Dreamed A Dream, On My Own, Stars, Bring Him Home, One Day More, and many more, this epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history. With its glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, this breathtaking new production has left both audiences and critics awestruck. Les Miz is born again! (NY1). Cameron Mackintosh s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA comes to Seattle as part of a brand new North American Tour. This production, which retains the beloved story and thrilling score, boasts exciting new special effects, scenic and lighting designs, staging and choreography and has been hailed by critics as bigger and better than ever before. THURS., JUNE 7, 2018 1:00 PM PARAMOUNT Grades 6 and up $33 - $94 THURS., AUGUST 9, 2018 1:00 PM PARAMOUNT Grades 5 and up $33 - $86 Broadway at The Paramount - Group Sales Groups@BroadwayatTheParamount.com 206.701.8383
IN SCHOOL WORKSHOPS & RESIDENCIES Interested in a hands-on arts experience for students at your school or organization? STG offers one-day workshops or week-long residencies in cultural and contemporary dance, theatre and music with Northwest-based artists. Available for all ages. For STG Matinees, In School Workshops & Residencies Contact 206-467-5510 x 1127 or email: studentprograms@stgpresents.org Or book online: stgpresents.org/education/student-programs Are you a Title I? If so, you can apply for a FREE residency during or after-school hours at your school. Applications for the 2018-19 school year open the first week in February of 2018. Seattle Theatre Group s Disney Musicals in Schools teaching artists partner with educators in selected Title I elementary schools to produce Disney KIDS musicals and create sustainable theatre programs at their schools. Together, teaching artists and educators will collaborate by mounting a 30-minute Disney KIDS show for their school. This 17-week program culminates in a Student Share Celebration at the historic Paramount Theatre. For detailed information please visit: www.stgpresents.org/education/dmis EDUCATOR HAPPY HOUR Mon., September 25, 6:00 pm The Moore Theatre Free admission for Washington State Educators and Youth Leaders. Save the date! Take delight in an evening of local wines, hearty hors d oeuvres, enter-to-wins and live entertainment. Catch a sneak peek of the 2017-18 Season and learn more about unique educational opportunities for students and youth groups. A full invitation with RSVP request will be delivered by email in early September. We look forward to seeing you at our 5th annual Educator Happy Hour! HAMILTON EDUCATION PROGRAM Student performances for Title I high schools on March 8 and March 14, 2018. Learn about the in-school curriculum and the program at http://gilderlehrman.org/hamilton or email hamilton@ gilderlehrman.org The Bradley Family Foundation