2014 2015 Student Matinee Brochure

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2014-2015

NORTON AR T S STUDENT CeNTeR FOR The

MATINEE SERIES

DeAR eDuCATORS Welcome to the 2014-2015 Norton Center Student Matinee Series. This season, we want to provide clear information about our K-12 student resources and how educators can best take advantage of these offerings.

What has been selected for this season’s student matinee programs?

Programs this season include a cross-section of music and theatre to reach students of all ages in order to provide meaningful arts experiences. While educators are encouraged to carefully read about each program in this brochure, here’s a snapshot of some of the connections you can make in your classroom:

RECYCLED PERCUSSION • Music, Environmental Sciences IMAGINOCEAN • Science, Communication, Theater JUNIE B. JONES • Literature, Music, Communication, Language Arts JAPANESE WINTER PLUM FESTIVAL • History, Social Studies, Music, Language Art CAMERON CARPENTER • Music THE TEMPEST • Writing, Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Theatre, Geography How do these programs help educators meet curriculum goals?

The Norton Center provides a list of Kentucky State and National Standards that can be applied to each performance or program, thus ensuring a valuable out-of-the-classroom experience for all that can meet required educational needs.

Are there activities the Norton Center can provide to help educators make classroom connections?

Our curriculum connections provide lesson plans, reviewed by educators, which will help to extend the learning in the classroom before and after each event. Often, there are additional educational resources provided by the artists themselves that will also be made available to educators. The Norton Center Engagement Coordinator can also assist with ideas and planning in conjunction with the matinee programs.

Where can these resources be found?

By visiting the NortonCenter.com website, educators can find an Education & Engagement link for Learning Opportunities and K-12 Activities. Located within these pages are the matinee programs, corresponding to State and National Teaching Standards, lesson plans, and other information. The website also provides information, videos and press reviews about artists on individual performance pages under the K-12 Activities tab.

How can educators be kept informed throughout the year?

The Norton Center offers a special resource that is free for all educators. Sign up to receive emails and exclusive educator information by filling out the Join the e-club form on our website or by calling the box office. This form is located at NortonCenter.com/about-us/eclub.

Thank you for trusting the Norton Center to provide high quality professional programming to engage, entertain and educate our region’s youth while meeting your specific educational needs.

We look forward to sharing another season of professional performances for young audiences with you!

Thanks,

Steve Hoffman

Jessica Durham

Brittany Duvall

Executive Director

Engagement Coordinator

Box Office Assistant

Student tickets are only $8! School groups will receive (1) free adult chaperone ticket per (10) student tickets purchased. Additional adult tickets may be purchased for only $20. Student Matinee tickets are available and assigned on a first come, first serve basis. To order tickets please contact: Brittany Duvall Box Office Assistant

Phone: 859-238-5759 • Email: Brittany.Duvall@centre.edu

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DOES yOuR SChOOl quAliFy FOR FRee TiCkeTS AND/OR A buS SubSiDy?

Kentucky schools can apply for a FREE transportation subsidy to attend Norton Center student matinees through the Kentucky Arts Council TranspARTation Grant Program. This grant provides transportation funding to individual classrooms that apply. Grants are based on the mileage from the school to the performance venue and the number of buses necessary. Applications are reviewed quarterly. For help in applying for a TranspARTation Grant contact us at: 859-238-5759 or visit the Kentucky Arts Council online.

Eligible schools can apply for FREE or deeply reduced student matinee tickets through the Norton Center A.C.T.S. Program. Due to the renewed generous support of the Wilderness Trace Community Foundation, Norton Center A.C.T.S. is currently available for public schools in Boyle, Mercer, Garrard, and Lincoln Counties as well as Danville and Burgin Independent Schools. In Boyle, Mercer, and Fayette Counties the Norton Center ACTS program is made possible by a gift from CORNING. For more information on Norton Center A.C.T.S. or to apply contact Brittany Duvall at: 859-238-5759 or Brittany.Duvall@centre.edu

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CuRRiCulum

CONNECTIONS Because we understand the value of instructional time and can appreciate the difficulty and expense of organizing field trips, we continually strive for our matinee series to be utilized as an educational tool by our schools. Most importantly, we create Curriculum Connections related to these shows and make them available online at www.nortoncenter.com/education-engagement/k-12-activities/ at the beginning of each season.

These state and national standard based lesson plans are streamlined to provide supplemental information and activities that will enhance each of the performances in our series. Developed to stimulate learning in all areas of the curriculum through the arts, the activities involve students in high level thinking skills, accommodate different learning styles, and help draw conclusions across the curriculum.

To access the curriculum connections study guides for each performance in this brochure, visit us online at:

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ReCyCleD peRCuSSiON

Tuesday n SepTembeR 23 n 2014 n 10:00Am What is music? What are instruments? This “junk” rock band pushes the boundaries on the typical answers. Since 1995 when Recycled Percussion formed, the band has been unstoppable. Their music became a national phenomenon week after week during their smash hit performances on “America’s Got Talent” in 2009. After being featured on the cover of USA Today and being voted National Act of the Year a record-breaking six times, the band gained worldwide recognition. Recycled Percussion will bring their extreme percussion, engaging humor, out of the box music, and extraordinary athleticism to the Newlin Hall Stage! Audience members will be given "instruments" and encouraged to join in the music making fun!

GRADe ReCOmmeNDATiON elementary, middle & high School

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CuRRiCulum CONNeCTiONS music, enviromental Sciences

Michael Shawn Lewis • John Tartaglia Philip Katz presents

John Tartaglia’s imAGiNOCeAN Music and Lyrics by William Wade • Book by John Tartaglia

Tuesday OCTObeR 28 n 2014 n 10:00Am & 12:30pm A one-of-a-kind live black-light puppet show, John Tartaglia’s ImaginOcean is a magical undersea adventure. Tank, Bubbles, and Dorsel are best friends who just happen to be fish, and they are about to set out on a remarkable journey of discovery. It all starts with a treasure map.

As they swim off in search of clues, they sing, they dance, and they make new friends, including everyone in the audience.

Ultimately they discover the greatest treasure of all: friendship.

CuRRiCulum CONNeCTiONS

Science, Communication & Theatre

GRADe ReCOmmeNDATiON preschool & elementary School

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Wally Jones and Casa Mañana Theatre presents

JuNie b. JONeS in JiNGle bellS, bATmAN SmellS A play by Allison Gregory Adapted from the book series by Barbara Park

Thursday DeCembeR 4 n 2014 n 10:00Am & 12:30pm It’s holiday time, and everyone’s favorite first grader is back to celebrate! All of the students in Room One are happily creating the perfect holiday party. Except, how is Junie B. supposed to enjoy anything when she has drawn the name of her arch nemesis, Tattletale May, for her Secret Santa Gift!!! But wait – the Secret Santa gift is the perfect opportunity to give May exactly what she deserves…

Maybe.

Holiday fun with a lesson about giving is a perfect treat

for the holiday season!

GRADe ReCOmmeNDATiON elementary School

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CuRRiCulum CONNeCTiONS

literature, music, Communication & language Arts

JApANeSe WiNTeR plum FeSTivAl featuring

Sagi-ryu kyogen Theatre

Thursday FebRuARy 19 n 2015 n 10:00Am-12:00pm No Japanese required! Kyogen Theatre, a form of traditional Japanese theatre, is designed to make the audience laugh. Performances represent humorous fables involving colorful townspeople. Movement and dialogue are very exaggerated, making the action of the play easy to understand. In addition to theatre performances, demonstrations of traditional and contemporary Japanese culture including, tea sampling, flower arranging, calligraphy, karaoke, and much more will allow each participant to fully immerse themselves in Japanese culture. In partnership with Yamaguchi Prefectural University, the actors and many of the festival demonstrators will come to the Norton Center directly from Yamaguchi, Japan, exclusively for this special event. Come explore the rich culture of this “Land of the Rising Sun� through all five senses.

CuRRiCulum CONNeCTiONS

history, Social Studies, music & language Arts

GRADe ReCOmmeNDATiON elementary, middle & high School

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Organ Rock Star

CAmeRON CARpeNTeR

Friday FebRuARy 27 n 2015 n 10:00Am As the first organist ever nominated for a Grammy® Award for a solo album, Cameron Carpenter is breaking boundaries in music. He is a virtuoso composer-performer whose approach to the organ is virtually unprecedented, with a history of collaborations with jazz and pop artists that is more diverse than any other organist. As a keyboard prodigy, he performed Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier at age 11 and now holds a Master’s Degree from The Juilliard School. Cameron’s goals are anything but modest: the phenomenally talented musician and composer wants the organ recognized as a premier recital instrument on par with violins and pianos. As with most trailblazers, Carpenter has energy and vision equal to his talent and a knack for engaging audiences that simply underscore his commitment and passion for his work. His ability to think outside of the traditional organ box, smashing stereotypes along the way, is sure to foster creativity and problem solving in every student.

GRADe ReCOmmeNDATiON elementary, middle & high School

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CuRRiCulum CONNeCTiONS music

AquilA TheATRe presents a 60-minute guided tour of

WilliAm ShAkeSpeARe’S

“The TempeST”

Thursday mARCh 5 n 2015 n 10:00Am Shakespeare’s final work is considered one of his finest and most distinctive. The Tempest spins a magical tale of shipwrecks and storms, revenge and reconciliation, and a father’s love for his child.

The play is set on an exotic island, where Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan, is exiled with his daughter, Miranda. He seeks revenge against his conspirators, using his magical powers to conjure up a tempest to wreck their ship. Through a 60-minute guided tour, Aquila Theatre will bring its innovative style and dynamic physical approach to Shakespeare’s famous magical tale of forgiveness and enlightenment. The New

York Times has described Aquila’s productions as “Gleefully engaging…almost unbearable fun…directed with inspiration.”

CuRRiCulum CONNeCTiONS

Writing, language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Theatre & Geography

GRADe ReCOmmeNDATiON middle & high School

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TICKET ORDER FORM Teacher’s Name:_____________________________________________________________ School: __________________________________________________Grade:_____________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________ City: _________________________________________State: ________Zip: _____________ School Phone: _______________________ Email: _________________________________

o RECYCLED PERCUSSION

September 23, 2014 • 10:00 AM 60 minutes

# Free Adults

# Paying Students _________@ $8.00 each

Total Amount

# Paying Adults

(1 free per 10 students) ____________ _________@ $20.00 each

o IMAGINOCEAN

$_______________

Special request for accessible accommodations

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October 28, 2014 • o 10:00 AM or o 12:30PM 60 minutes

# Free Adults

# Paying Students _________@ $8.00 each

Total Amount

# Paying Adults

(1 free per 10 students) ____________ _________@ $20.00 each

o JUNIE B. JONES

$_______________

Special request for accessible accommodations

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DECEMBER 4, 2014 • o 10:00 AM or o 12:30PM 60 minutes

# Free Adults

# Paying Students _________@ $8.00 each

Total Amount

# Paying Adults

(1 free per 10 students) ____________ _________@ $20.00 each

$_______________

Special request for accessible accommodations

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o JAPANESE WINTER PLUM FESTIVAL FEBRUARY 19, 2015 • 10:00 AM-12:00PM An arrival time will be assigned to your group once your order is received.

# Free Adults

# Paying Students _________@ $8.00 each

Total Amount

# Paying Adults

(1 free per 10 students) ____________ _________@ $20.00 each

o CAMERON CARPENTER

$_______________

Special request for accessible accommodations

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February 27, 2015 • 10:00 AM 60 minutes

# Free Adults

# Paying Students _________@ $8.00 each

Total Amount

# Paying Adults

(1 free per 10 students) ____________ _________@ $20.00 each

o THE TEMPEST

$_______________

Special request for accessible accommodations

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March 5, 2015 • 10:00 AM 60 minutes

# Paying Students _________@ $8.00 each

# Free Adults

# Paying Adults

(1 free per 10 students) ____________ _________@ $20.00 each

Total Amount

$_______________

Special request for accessible accommodations

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2.50 Handling fee on total order $ ______________ ORDER TOTAL $ ________________ Payment Method: o Check o School Purchase Order Number Mail order with payment to: P. Brittany Duvall F.

859-238-5759 859-238-5448

Norton Center for the Arts E. Brittany.Duvall@centre.edu 600 West Walnut Street Danville, Kentucky 40422 PLEASE NOTE: No tickets will be reserved until payment Authorized Signature __________________________________________________ or a purchase order is received. All orders are final.

No refunds except in cases where the Norton Center cancels a performance or a school day is cancelled due to inclement weather. All times are approximate.

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Exp. Date _____ / _____ Security Code_________

TipS

FOR TEACHERS hOW TO ReSeRve AND pAy FOR TiCkeTS • A payment or a purchase order is required to reserve your seats for the program.

• Payment by check, cash, or credit card must be received at least two weeks before the performance date.

• Please note that there are no exchanges or refunds except in the case of a school closing for inclement weather OR if the Norton Center cancels the event.

• The seats requested are blocked off for that corresponding school and therefore cannot be sold to others. The school is then responsible for ALL seats reserved within that block, even if ALL students/ chaperones do not attend.

• When registering for an event, please let us know if any special needs seating is required.

pARkiNG • After unloading students, bus drivers should park at Millennium Park, just a mile away from the Norton Center.

• Please contact the box office directly if your group will not be arriving by bus.

WhAT TO DO WheN yOu ARRive • Performances start promptly at their scheduled times. Please try to arrive at least fifteen to thirty minutes prior to the performance.

• Please pull into the circle drive and remain on the bus for instructions.

• All seats are reserved seating, from the bus you will be ushered to your seats.

DReSS CODe • We encourage students to dress respectfully and appropriately when attending Norton Center performances.

DepARTuRe • Once the performance is complete, please remain in your seats to be dismissed.

• As buses arrive, groups will be dismissed accordingly.

exTeNDiNG yOuR expeRieNCe AT The NORTON CeNTeR • Just ask! We can assist with special requests, provide campus tours, meal arrangements, and even connect educators with other local arts organizations (including the Danville Community Arts Center and the Great American Dollhouse Museum).

For more information, including Tips for Students, a list of Theatre and Music Vocabulary Terms, plus Curriculum Connections and lesson plans for each of our performances, please visit:

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A GUIDE TO

TheATRe eTiqueTTe Please keep the following in mind when you come to the theatre and go over these rules with your students: Please ensure that all cell phones are turned off. We expect all students to behave appropriately without causing any disturbance to others around them. We want to ensure that everyone can enjoy the performance. Anyone causing a disturbance will be asked to leave the theater.

Please arrive at the theater 15-30 minutes before the start of the performance, allowing enough time for trips to the restroom. Latecomers disturb the other students and teachers around them and will be seated during a suitable break in the program at the usher’s discretion.

Please remain in your seats during the performance – use the restroom before the show.

No food or drink is allowed in the theatre at any time.

The Norton Center staff members work hard to keep the theatre clean and in good condition for all patrons. Please do not put your feet on the seats and be sure to keep your personal belongings stored underneath your own seat during a performance.

Please be quiet during the performance, but feel free to laugh, applaud, and show your appreciation for the performer’s hard work on stage when appropriate during the show.

Please remain in your seat until the curtain call is over and the house lights have come up.

Please observe the rules of common courtesy: act responsibly in the restroom lines and Norton Center lobby, and respect the theatre-going experience of everyone around you.

No cameras or recording devices of any kind are permitted. Pictures and recordings are prohibited by union regulations and copyright laws.

Most importantly, enjoy the show!

Extra Copy? Please share with other teachers or leave in the break room. Thanks!

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