2018-2019 Education at George Street

GEORGE STREET PLAYHOUSE

EDUCATION

2018–2019

ISSUE-ORIENTED

TOURING THEATRE FOR STUDENT AUDIENCES SCHOOL-BASED

RESIDENCIES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS

BULLYING

PREJUDICE NEW KID IMMIGRATION

by Dennis Foon

EXPERIENCE the power of

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

THEATRE ARTS EDUCATION

“It’s a fabulous show and very relevant to our times”

by bringing George Street Playhouse

to your school or classroom

5th Grade Teacher, Simmons Elementary

George Street Playhouse commissions and produces dynamic educational touring theatre for young audiences. Our touring productions address themes such as respect, bullying, conflict resolution, and substance abuse prevention. Each show includes a post-play workshop, which provides an excellent starting point for classroom discussion and can be used to fulfill Common Core Curriculum Content Standards.

Educational

TOURING THEATRE

When an immigrant family from a fictitious place called Homeland arrives in America, they discover a new culture and unexpected prejudice. This clever play’s device has the Homelanders speaking English and the Americans speaking a made-up gibberish language, allowing the audience to understand what it is like to be overwhelmed by a new language and new customs. By addressing themes of bullying, prejudice, conflict resolution and immigration, New Kid is an ideal presentation for multi-cultural celebrations, conflict-resolution programs, and other school events.

Based on a concept by Jane Howard Baker, originally produced as New Canadian Kid by Green Thumb Theatre for Young People, British Columbia. All rights should be directed to Green Thumb Theatre.

Appropriate for Grades K-6 Length: 60 minutes (includes performance and post-play discussion) Available for Booking: October 2018 through April 2019 Common Core Curricula Standards: Common Core Curriculum Standards: CCSSELA-Literacy. CCRA.SL.1; CCSSELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.2; CCSSELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.3 State Mandate: Model Policy prohibiting harassment, intimidation and bullying

A NEW Musical About Opioid Abuse and Its Impact on Teens and Families

HEALTH &

WELLNESS ANYTOWN Book by Jim Jack Music and Lyrics by Anna K. Jacobs Directed by Portia Krieger

“Thank you for opening a channel of communication for our students.”

– Amy Rafano, Vice Principal, North Brunswick HS

Star athlete Hope Baker sports a 4.0 GPA and limitless potential.

But when a boy she likes offers her one little pill to reduce the pain from a soccer injury, Hope makes a decision that rapidly transforms her dreams into an escalating nightmare. With her future at stake, will Hope get the help she needs before opioids destroy everything she cares about?

Based on interviews with families struggling with the disease of addiction, opioid prevention experts, law enforcement officials, and educators, this original musical will empower audiences with the knowledge to make positive decisions to avoid substance abuse. Anytown was developed in partnership with the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey and RWJBarnabas Health in response to the devastating impact prescription opioid misuse, heroin, and fentanyl have had on communities throughout New Jersey. Key research and feedback during the development of this musical was provided by RWJBarnabas Health’s Institute for Prevention and Recovery and Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey.

Appropriate for upper middle school, high school, and parent audiences Length: 60 minutes (includes performance and post-play discussion) The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey and RWJBarnabas Health are the state-wide sponsors of Anytown and provide need-based funding for this program to schools that are able to demonstrate financial need. Please call 732-846-2895 x117 or email education@georgestplayhouse.org to request a sponsorship application.

Available for Booking: October 2018 through April 2019 Common Core Curricula Standards: Common Core Curriculum Standards: CCSSELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.1; CCSSELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.2; CCSSELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.3

BRING George Street Playhouse’s Educational Touring Theatre to Your School!

George Street Playhouse’s Education Department believes theatre arts inspires artistic development, enhances literacy skills, and enables emotional growth for students of all ages.

By providing opportunities for students to explore the world around them through the dramatic process, they develop creative expression, enhance communication, build confidence, and generate an appreciation of theatre as a vital force in their lives. Our Education programming annually serves over 40,000 children and hundreds of adults in New Jersey.

Major funding for George Street Playhouse’s educational programs is provided by:

NOW BOOKING Available October 2018 – April 2019 Each of GSP’s touring productions is supported by: Comprehensive, digital, and printable study guides that provide educational resources for both teachers and students.

An interactive post-show discussion addressing the themes and issues raised in the play. These discussions are facilitated by our Touring Company actors.

ENGAGE YOUR STUDENTS

while fulfilling a state-mandated requirement to watch live theatre!

TOURING THEATRE PRICE LIST New Kid

Anytown

One Performance

$

950

Two Performances $1,450

One Performance $1,500

Two Performances $2,000

TRAVEL FEES (from New Brunswick): 25-50 miles 50-100 miles Over 100 miles

75 125 Please call $ $

Each performance is limited to 300 students.

Addtional Funds Provided By: Anela Kolohe Foundation; The Amboy Foundation; The George Link, Jr. Charitable Trust; New Jersey State Council of the Arts; Rutgers Community Health Foundation; The Fred C. Rummel Foundation; and Sidney J. Harris Trust.

TO BOOK GSP’S TOURING THEATRE

CALL 732-846-2895 x117 EMAIL education@georgestplayhouse.org

ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAMS Grades PreK-12 Recipient of a Citation of Excellence in Theatre Arts Education by NJ State Council for the Arts, George Street Playhouse’s Theatre at the Core and STEAM focused Artist-in-Residence programs strengthen content knowledge in English language arts, science and social studies. GSP’s theatre arts integration classroom residencies use creative and sustainable instructional methods to improve student achievement.

ENSEMBLE PROJECT

THEATRE AT THE CORE

ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAMS

THEATRE ARTS Integration in the Classroom

Our Teaching Artists work with over 3,000 students in more than 140 classrooms annually. Students read and respond to multiple fiction and non-fiction texts, imagine and embody characters and settings, and work together as an ensemble to create original pieces of theatre. This process builds confident speakers, empathetic learners, and effective collaborators. Teachers and administrators in districts throughout New Jersey find GSP’s residencies provide imaginative, differentiated learning instruction for pre-K-12 students that are designed to meet the curricular goals of the classroom.

THEATRE AT THE CORE

This ten-session residency investigates how theatre practice can enhance understanding of core curriculum content. Whether exploring a unit on the American Revolution, immigration, or mythology, our teaching artists will partner with you to create dynamic learning opportunities for your students.

ENSEMBLE PROJECT

Developed to deepen students understanding of a particular theme or historical event by creating an original play or musical, the Ensemble Project focuses on the value of collaboration and the unique contributions every student has to offer. Ensemble Projects have focused on such topics as addressing school-wide bullying, the experiences of children during the Holocaust, the Age of Exploration, and the American Revolution.

“George Street teaching artists are exceptional.

My students gain confidence that carries over throughout the year. It is an experience that they treasure” – Lisa Patterson, Paul Robeson 3rd Grade

2017-2018 RESIDENCY PARTNERS

George Street Playhouse Theatre Arts Education programs received a

CITATION OF EXCELLENCE from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018!

Civic League of Greater New Brunswick Carteret Public Schools Clinton Public Schools Community Development Institute: Somerset Head Start Greater Brunswick Charter School Highland Park Public Schools New Brunswick Public Schools

New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association Foundation for Educational Administration New Jersey School Development Council North Brunswick Township Public Schools Rutgers University, Graduate School of Education South Plainfield Public Schools Teaneck Public Schools

PROFESSIONAL

Development FOR TEACHERS

George Street Playhouse’s professional development demonstrates how theatre arts integration provides creative and sustainable instructional methods to improve student achievement. Teachers learn how to effectively integrate theatre arts strategies into K-12 classrooms to strengthen content knowledge, enhance literacy, and foster collaboration in English language arts, science, and social studies.

“This is always the greatest PD we have!

So many great ideas to bring back to the classroom.”

Professional development workshops are hands-on and are structured to meet the interests and needs of the participating educators. Workshops are available in schools or on-site at George Street Playhouse.

-- Tobey Martinez, Linwood Middle School 6th Grade

Contact Us

For more information, or to bring a George Street Playhouse Residency Program or Professional Development Workshop to your school.

CALL 732-846-2895 x115 EMAIL

residencies@georgestplayhouse.org

• Information about GSP’s 5-play mainstage season

• Information on GSP’s year-round theatre academy classes

David Saint, Artistic Director Kelly Ryman, Managing Director Jim Jack, Director of Education

• Educational theatre arts residencies

P.O. Box 194 New Brunswick, NJ 08903

GEORGE STREET PLAYHOUSE

• Downloadable study guides for each Educational Touring Theatre play

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