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Theatre IV on Tour school Tour Plays teach Virginia SOL standards of learning

Book today for your best date:
Contact Jeanie Rule at 1-800-235-8687
or email the School Tour Dept.

 

Fall 2009

Ben Franklin and his Kite (K-5)                  
Co-produced by the Carpenter Science Theatre Program of the Science Museum of Virginia
by Scott Wichmann

Take an "enlightening" journey into the experiment that changed the course of history!  250 years ago, (in June of 1752, to be precise), Ben Franklin "shocked" the world with his discovery that lightning held electricity - and thus rendered scientists "thunderstruck"!  This entertaining and educational play brings the history and science curriculum to life.  Contains information from the SOL for Science in all elementary grades.
Biography, History, Government, Language Arts, Science       
Supports VA SOL: English: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.8, 1.1, 1.2 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.9, 2.1,2.2, 2.3, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6 Science:  1.2, 4.1, 4.3, 5.3, History :K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.5, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.10, 2.3, 2.11, 3.10, 3.11, VS.1, USI.1, USI.6

 

Hugs and Kisses (K-5)
Celebrating over 25 Years of Keeping Children Safe!
Co-produced by Prevent Child Abuse Virginia and the Virginia Department of Social Services (VA DSS)
Book and Lyrics by Bruce Craig Miller and Alice T. Bliss
Music by Richard Giersch

HugsThe Commonwealth of Virginia’s award winning principal good touch – bad touch safety program, seen by over 1,170,000 Virginia school children since 1983. The musical play sensitively and inoffensively relates the story of a little girl who is sexually abused and who learns valuable lessons that enable her to seek and obtain help from a trusted adult. The program is proven to increase children’s knowledge of sexual abuse prevention resources and techniques, encourage teacher training in the issue and helps build healthy families and strong communities.

Script and study guide available on our web site. Minimum audience of approximately 300 students required. The fee for this performance is only $125 due to a grant from the Virginia Department of Social Services. A small travel fee may apply.

Family Ties, Language, Prevention, Self-Esteem, Character Development
Supports VA SOL: English: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.8, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.9, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6

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The Jungle Book (K-5)
Book and Lyrics by Scott Wichmann
Music by Julie Fulcher
Adapted from the Book by Rudyard Kipling

Jungle BookJoin young Mowgli as he learns the laws of the jungle with the help of his friends Bagheera, the black panther, and Baloo, the lovable bear. Cheer as Mowgli faces his fear and foils his nemesis, the tiger Shere Khan, and learns the meaning of friendship. This musical version of Rudyard Kipling’s classic will delight both the young and the young at heart.
Language Arts, Literary Classic, Reading, Science, History, Music, Character Development
Supports VA SOL: English: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.8, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.9, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6 History: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, 1.1, 1.6, 1.10, 2.10, 3.5, 3.10, USI.2 Science: K.2, K.4, K.6, K.8, 1.5, 1.7, 2.5, 2.8, 3.1, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.8, 3.10, 4.5, 5.5

 

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (K-5)
Book, Music and Lyrics by Paul Deiss

LegendThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow has been at the top of the list of great stories for almost 200 years! Thrill and perhaps chill your audience (although it’s not too scary for little ones) with Theatre IV’s masterful musical retelling of this lively legend.
Folk Tales, Language Arts, Literary Classic, Reading, History, Music, Character Development
Supports VA SOL: English: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.8, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,
1.7, 1.9, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6 History: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.7, K.8, 1.1, 1.10, 2.10, 3.12, USI.1, USI.5

 

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (K-5)
By Bruce Craig Miller and Ford Flannagan

This musical adaptation of the classic Grimm’s fairy tale features a script with lovable characters portrayed by an ensemble of live actors and wonderful puppets. Follow along as Snow White meets her pint-sized friends, takes the apple from the Evil Queen, receives a kiss from the Prince, and lives happily ever after. This faithful rendition of the fairy tale will inspire young audiences to read the original.
Folk Tales, Language Arts, History, Multi-Cultural, Tales of Other Lands, Family Ties
Supports the Teaching of these VA SOL: English: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.8, 1.1, 1.2 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.9, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6 History : K.1, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.7, K.8, 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, 1.7, 1.10, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.7 – 2.9, 3.3, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.10, VS.2

 

General Information:
2 Performances Per Day Minimum in One School or Block Booked with a Buddy School. NO LIMIT ON AUDIENCE SIZE Per Single School Performances.
Study Guides Available

Book today for your best date:
Contact Jeanie Rule at 1-800-235-8687
or email the School Tour Dept.

Because titles, dates and times are subject to change,
please contact Theatre IV for Up-To-The-Minute information.



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Spring 2010

 

The Boy Who Cried Wolf (K-5)
Adapted by Scott Wichmann
Music by Julie Fulcher
from Aesop’s fable

Boy Who Cried WolfJoin us in this musical retelling of the classic fable from the treasure trove of Aesop, the great Greek storyteller, as our “Boy” learns the important life lesson and the consequences of “crying wolf.”
Folk Tales, Language Arts, History, Music, Reading, Character Development
Supports VA SOL: English: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.8, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.9, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6 History: K.6, K.7, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.9

 

Lyle, Lyle Crocodile (K-5)
Book, Music and Lyrics by Bruce Craig Miller

Based on the timeless picture books by Bernard Waber, Theatre IV’s production of this crowd-pleasing musical has been taking the country by storm for many years. Join young Josh Primm as he moves to New York City, and share magical adventures with his loving parents, his stage-struck nemesis Hector P. Valenti, his rambunctious new friends, his persnickety neighbor, Mr. Grumps, and his misfit (but oh so special) reptilian pet – Lyle!
Art, Family Ties, Language Arts, Literary Classic, Music, Reading, Character Development
Supports the Teaching of VA SOL: English: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.8, 1.1, 1.2 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.9, 2.1,2.2, 2.3, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6

 

Patchwork – The Little House Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder (K-5)
By Bruce Craig Miller

Laura Ingalls Wilder’s tales of outdoor adventure and pioneer spirit will inspire your students as they have millions of boys and girls for over 70 years. Born in 1867, Laura traveled across America’s rolling plains in the back of a covered wagon. The Wilders created patchwork quilts that would later help inspire her time-honored books. Join the Ingalls (Pa, Ma, Mary and Laura, of course) in this adventure (authorized by the Laura Ingalls Estate) as they cross the wild and often perilous frontier, facing the hardships and the triumphs of the wondrous new land, with sometimes only their faith and the love of family to sustain them.
Family Ties, Self Esteem, Language Arts, History, Biography, Women’s Studies
Supports VA SOL: English: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.8, 1.1,1.2 1.3, 1.4,1.7,1.9, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.2, 5.3,5.5, 5.6 History: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.5, K.6, K.7, 1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.9, 2.12, 3.3, VS.1, US1.2, US1.3, US1.4, USI.8

 

The Velveteen Rabbit (K-5)
By Thomas Hammond; Music and Lyrics by Ron Barnet

“What is Real? When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real.” The power of play and childhood fancy, the pure light of unconditional love –these timeless forces illuminate our faithful rendering of Margery Williams’ tale of friendship and the passing of time. A lovely score and detailed period costumes will transport your audience back to the beginning of the last century.
Art, Language Arts, Literary Classic, Music, Reading
Supports the Teaching of VA SOL: English: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.8, 1.1, 1.2 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.9, 2.1,2.2, 2.3, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6 History: K.1, 1.1

 

Buffalo Soldier (Grades 3 -12)
Book, Music and Lyrics by Bruce Craig Miller

Based on the true story of our nation’s longest-surviving Buffalo Soldier and veteran of the Spanish-American War, this dramatic play with music tells the heroic story of the brave soldiers of the 9th and 10th Cavalries, who served our country well with little of the recognition they deserved. In 1996, Buffalo Soldier was one of twelve plays selected as the Best American Plays for Young Audiences and has been performed at the Pentagon in honor of African American History Month. Buffalo Soldier was written by our artistic director, Bruce Craig Miller, and developed with support from Lila Wallace-Reader’s Digest New Works for Young Audiences, a program of the Lila Wallace-Reader’s Digest Fund.
Biography, Family Ties, History, Multi-Cultural, Music
Supports the Teaching of VA SOL: English: 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6, 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2,7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 9.3, 9.5, 10.6, 11.6, 12.6 History: 3.12,VS.1, VS.9, USI.9, USII.1, USII.2, USII.3, USII.4, USII.7, CE.1, CE.3, CE.4, VUS.1



Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad(Grades 3 -12)
Book and Lyrics by Douglas Jones
Music by Ron Barnett

Harriet TubmanThis stirring drama with music is a classic tribute to the great American who freed herself and hundreds of her people from the bonds of slavery. As Harriet and her friend Sarah Bradford, narrate her adventurous life, we share in the joys, sorrows, and challenges faced by this brave women who changed the world through her courage. Share her adventurous life with your students in this accurate and deeply moving musical history
lesson.
Family Ties, History, Biography, Multi-Cultural, Music, Self Esteem, Women’s Studies
Supports VA SOL: English 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6, 6.4, 7.5, 8.3, 9.5, 10.6, 12.6 History: 3.7, 3.11, 3.12, VS.1, US1.1, US1.2, US1.8, CE.3, 9.9, 11.6, 11.18

 

I Have a Dream: The Life and Times of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Grades 3 -12)
By Bruce Craig Miller

DreamThis compelling dramatization of the life and times of one of the most influential and charismatic leaders of the “American Century” and the Civil Rights Movement will inspire your students as they experience this great leader’s struggle and his dream of lifting “our nation from the quicksand of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood.”
Biography, Language, History, Multi-Cultural, Public Speaking, Reading, Self-Esteem, Character Development
Supports VA SOL: History: 3.7, 3.9, 3.11, 3.12, VS.1, VS.9, USII.1, USII.7, USII.8, CE.3, CE.9 English: 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6, 6.2, 6.4, 6.5, 7.1, 7.2, 7.5, 8.3, 8.5, 8.6, 9.3, 9.5, 10.6, 11.6, 12.6

 

General Information:
2 Performances Per Day Minimum in One School or Block Booked with a Buddy School. NO LIMIT ON AUDIENCE SIZE Per Single School Performances.
Study Guides Available

Book today for your best date:
Contact Jeanie Rule at 1-800-235-8687
or email the School Tour Dept.

Because titles, dates and times are subject to change,
please contact Theatre IV for Up-To-The-Minute information.

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