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Theatreworks USA offers unique, educational presentations by highly talented artists for school and public performances. Included are stories, songs and dance from many cultures - African, Hispanic, Japanese and Native American are offered by authentic artists who entertain as well as teach about their traditions. Choose from:
Contact us to discuss bringing a guest artist to you, or call Barbara Sandek, Beth Prather or Steve Cochran at 212.647.1100. MATT MURPHY PRODUCTIONS
There’s trouble in the treehouse… Brother Bear has trouble with a school quiz, so he hides it in the cookie jar. Sister Bear makes friends with a frog and hides it in the cookie jar. Papa has been eating candy when he’s supposed to be on a diet, and the wrapper ends up in the cookie jar… It’s up to Mama to follow the cookie trail and sort things out! A new musical based on the children's books by Stan and Jan Berenstain. NEW! VIRTUALLY ME! Junior high school bloggers spread totally untrue rumors fast, Facebook and Guitar Hero can be totally addictive, and before you know it, you've maxed out your text message allowance! The most important part of plugging in is knowing when to log out. A new musical from Matt Murphy Productions.
TWO BEANS PRODUCTIONS
Ten-year-old Peter Hatcher's life would be sweet if it weren't for Fudge, his toddler terror of a brother. Two Beans Productions presents a hilarious play about sibling rivalry based on Judy Blume's book. JACK SPRAT LOW-FAT WORLD TOUR
BROADWAY THEATRICAL
NEW! JOHN TARTAGLIA'S IMAGINOCEAN Three fishy friends find a treasure map and traipse all over the ocean as they discover that the greatest treasure of all is friendship. A visually stunning journey into the far reaches of imagination!
JIM WEST PRODUCTIONS Puppetry, classical music, drawing, storytelling and geography - Jim has something for everyone.
AESOP 'S FABLES AESOP 'S FABLES II DINOSAURS! Rudyard Kipling's HOW THE ELEPHANT GOT HIS TRUNK & Other Animal Tales Step right up, and let the animal antics begin! With the Pink Elephant as your guide, Rudyard Kipling's classic story "How the Elephant Got His Trunk" (also known as "The Elephant's Child") comes to life in this large-scale puppet extravaganza. Also, colorful rod puppets perform a madcap Barnyard Opera to the accompaniment of Mozart, Strass, Rossini, and other classical great! NORTH, SOUTH, EAST & JIM WEST
SWEET POTATO PIE AND SUCH
KWANZAA Celebrate the African holiday of family, community and culture with Queen Nur and her percussionist partner. A dynamic program of traditional African stories and songs.
VOICES OF COURAGE: PROFILES OF 19TH CENTURY AFRICAN - AMERICAN WOMEN Critically acclaimed storyteller Queen Nur creates indelible portraits of several pioneering African American women, including Sojourner Truth, Ida B. Wells, Mary McLeod and Cathy Williams.
FELIX PITRE (All shows are available in either English, Spanish, or English/Spanish)
ANIMAL TALES (ANIMALES) MEXICAN LEGENDS AND SONGS STORIES & SONGS OF LATIN AMERICA Felix Pitre shares many of the Hispanic traditions that were passed down to him from his own family, bringing to life the culture of Latin America with puppetry, stories, songs, instruments and dance, performed in English interwoven with Spanish words and phrases.
JOY KELLY RIVER TALES
JOHNNY
THE K Audiences across the country are going wild for award-winning singer/songwriter Johnny the K's fun-filled, interactive, thoroughly captivating performances. CITIZENS OF THE WORLD I CAN, I AM, AND I WILL TURN THE WORLD AROUND YOU CAN SAY NO A FAMILY NIGHT TO REMEMBER "Johnny the K is everything you look for in a children's performer. I've never seen a performer develop a trust with an audience so quickly." -- Billy Dimichelle, Scholastic Books, Inc. "I can't thank you enough for the wonderful performances you gave us! Your concerts were engaging, uplifting and fun. The audiences were enthralled. What a blast!" -- Chris Brown, Director, University of Massachusetts
¡RETUMBA! The all-women Afro-Carribean troupe, made up of singers, dancers and instrumentalists, presents a high-energy uplifting performance that is sure to leave your audience breathless! Interweaving traditional rhythms, beautiful ancient melodies, and a whole lot of fun, ¡Retumba! emphasizes the particular strengths and sensitivities of diverse women working together in celebration, demonstrating the similarities and links of our shared cultures. An unforgettable performance for all ages.
YARINA: REMEMBRANCES OF ECUADOR Dressed in native costume, Yarina sings in Spanish English, and their native Kichwa, and plays over twenty different indigenous instruments. This hauntingly beautiful and thrilling program combines music, stories and dance to transport audiences to the Andes.
A MUSICAL TOAST TO MARIAN ANDERSON Lori Brown Mirabel celebrates the legacy of Marian Anderson, an important figure in the struggle for black artists to overcome racial prejudice in the United States. In 1955, Anderson became the first person of color to sing at New York's Metropolitan Opera House. OPERA SOUP A fun-filled, interactive introduction to opera, created especially for younger audiences! Learn about the main ingredients that go into this art form, then get in on the act as Lori and your students put on an operatic rendition of "The Itsy Bitsy Spider."
HISTORIC PRESENTATIONS
THOMAS EDISON: INVENTOR, LECTURER, & PRANKSTER The greatest inventor of all time, live and in-person, at your school! One of America's most remarkable minds, Thomas Alva Edison (as portrayed by Broadway performer Patrick Garner), engages your students in this exciting, hands-on, motivational program. Some audience members will have the chance to help recreate some of his most famous experiments, and along the way, Edison shares several secrets that students can utilize in their day-to-day lives. THE LEWIS & CLARK EXPEDITION: A CELEBRATION OF TEAMWORK A great American voyage of discovery comes to life in this thrilling new production. Explore the newly-acquired Louisiana Purchase with Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and their Native American guide, Sacagawea. NEW! BENJAMIN FRANKLIN: AMERICA'S FIRST CITIZEN America's favorite founding father demonstrates how a life of self-discipline, public service and a genuine love of life led to international fame and the gratitude of a nation. THE WRIGHT BROTHERS (& SISTER) The Wright siblings' determination, confidence, calculated risks, self-taught education and a knack for solving problems enabled them to solve the mystery of flight. AMERICAN TALL TALES Learn the fascinating whoppers that helped develop the American spirit as Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill and Annie Christmas come to life! Created especially for younger audiences. NEW! HOUDINI & THE MAGIC OF THINKING BIG The son of poor immigrants borrows a book and dedicates himself to becoming the greatest magician ever, and is eventually hailed as the world's first international superstar.
LIVING VOICES
THROUGH THE EYES OF A FRIEND (THE WORLD OF ANNE FRANK) THE NEW AMERICAN HEAR MY VOICE: WIN THE VOTE Jessie follows in the footsteps of Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton to help secure the right of American women to vote. JOURNEY FROM THE DUST LA CAUSA NATIVE VISION In the 1930s and 40s, Navajo children were taken from their reservations and placed in government-run boarding schools in an effort to "civilize" Native Americans into mainstream society. Join Alice's struggle to retain her culture and traditions within a hostile environment. ISLAND OF HOPE THE RIGHT TO DREAM WITHIN THE SILENCE
DUCK SOUP! SEASON 'S GREETINGS THE WIZARD'S APPRENTICE AND THE MAGIC BOOKMARK
Theatreworks USA offers a variety of workshops and residencies in acting, directing, puppetry, song-writing, playwriting and Shakespeare.
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