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COOKIE DECORATIONS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
WHAT YOUR FAMILY AND KIDS WILL DO DURING THANKSGIVING OR WINTER BREAK? CARA MIA OFFERS COOKIE RESIDENCY CLASSES FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES!
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JUANA INÉZ: THE CHILD WHO LOVED TO READ Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz lived in Mexico during the 1600's when women were discouraged from reading and writing. Through perseverance, Sor Juana overcame many obstacles to become the most celebrated poet in Mexico’s history. WE CAN PERFORM AT YOUR SCHOOL ANY TIME FIELD TRIPS & VIRTUAL PLAY
FLORES Y CALAVERAS The story of a Mexican-American girl and a calavera (skeleton) who teaches her the beauty of the Mexican Days of the Dead tradition. WE CAN PERFORM AT YOUR SCHOOL ANY TIME FIELD TRIPS & VIRTUAL PLAY
SEARCHING FOR THE SIX FLAGS OF TEXAS Based on Social Studies objectives for Texas History, students learn about the roles of Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederacy, and the United States in the history of Texas. WE CAN PERFORM AT YOUR SCHOOL ANY TIME FIELD TRIPS & VIRTUAL PLAY
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THE WISDOM OF VIEJO ANTONIO A bilingual storytelling performance that uncovers the mythology and culture of the ancient Maya. Utilizing masks and original music, this show meets TEKS objectives in Theater Arts, Music, History, and Cultural Heritage. WE CAN PERFORM AT YOUR SCHOOL ANY TIME FIELD TRIPS & VIRTUAL PLAY
¡PAYASOS.CLOWN! Cara Mía Theatre entertains with the smallest mask in the world – the red clown nose! Through physical comedy and highly theatrical sketches, students are acquainted with a classical form of theater – the clown! WE CAN PERFORM AT YOUR SCHOOL ANY TIME FIELD TRIPS & VIRTUAL PLAY
LUCHADORA! When a young girl discovers an old, pink, lucha libre mask, an inspiring journey of cultural identity and family traditions unfolds!
VIRTUAL STREAMING Upon Request
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MASK MAKING FOR THEATRE 2-Hour Workshop & Residency Students create masks based on research on cultural and theatrical masks worldwide. In a highly structured curriculum, students design their masks and learn how to use them for performances. This popular residency is available for day classes and after-school programs.
MEXICAN ARTS & CRAFTS 2-Hour Workshop & Residency Students will create pieces inspired by pre-Hispanic art, Mexico’s colonial period, and popular art that has existed for centuries in small towns throughout Mexico.
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Additional 2-hour workshops may be scheduled to build a cumulative curriculum of up to 10 hours.
ACTING WITH MEXICAN FOLK MASK Students will learn how to perform with masks from around the world. They will also work with theater games and essential elements for character construction. Students will create a character based on the mask they will be working with and on research on cultural and theatrical masks from around the world.
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BIG PUPPETS RESIDENCY Big puppets have been used in many cultures and for many different theater companies worldwide. Oversized puppets, or Mojigangas, have been used in Mexican towns during religious and cultural festivities. Mojigangas usually represent humans or animals from the town and are beautiful and playful. In this workshop, students will be shown the various types of puppets before creating their designs on the eighth day.
ACTING UP WORKSHOPS Students will develop confidence, creativity, and communication skills. Students develop these skills through interactive theatre games and warm-ups. They also will utilize improvisation and scene work to develop their creativity and acting skills. Students will work collaboratively with short scripted scenes and learn to create a character. Acting Up! Meets Fine Arts TEKS.
DRUM ORCHESTRA Building Confidence Through Rhythm Residency Students will learn the basics of playing drums and percussion in an orchestra of found objects such as plastic buckets, Tupperware shakers, and metal trash cans. Over four classes, students will learn the fundamentals of rhythm, playing in time with other players and creating polyrhythms. This residency will culminate in a final performance for students’ parents and peers.