2023-24 SDS Brochure

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The Grand Oshkosh, Inc. 222 Pearl Avenue Oshkosh, WI 54901

2023-2024

Student Discovery Series 30 YEARS!

Every Child . Every Grade . Every Year

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2023-2024

Student Discovery Series

30 YEARS!

Dear Educators, I know that I speak for all of the staff here at The Grand Oshkosh when I say that we are truly excited to welcome students back for the 20222023 Amcor Student Discovery Series! The energy of a live performance simply cannot be matched, and sharing that excitement with students makes it even better.

As a recent addition to the staff here at The Grand Oshkosh, I’d like to take a moment to introduce myself. If you have attended any of our regular season shows in the past several years, you may have seen me in the Grand Lounge, and just a few months ago I moved into the Patron Services Manager position, managing our front-of-house operations as well as the Student Discovery Series. As a musician and thespian, I have always been passionate about arts education, and I am glad we are able to bring these wonderful educational experiences to students in our community!

Looking at the season ahead, there is something for everyone featuring a range of topics such as history, language arts, bullying, math, science, and so much more- all for a range of grade levels. In the following pages you’ll find all the details, and I know you’ll see something that will excite and entertain your classes.

The Grand Oshkosh would like to thank all the volunteers, educators, performers, and sponsors who make the Student Discovery Series possible. We are committed to providing dynamic and entertaining learning experiences; adapting our programming to meet educational standards; and presenting content that is relevant, exciting, and informative.

We can’t wait to see you at The Grand!

Kylie Montee Patron Services Manager

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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES RESERVATIONS AND DEPOSITS | Reservations may be made by phone, mail, or email. Reservations will not be secure until a non-refundable deposit of $1.00 per seat is received. This deposit will be deducted from the total balance due. A seat MUST be reserved for everyone in the group including all students, teachers, aides, and chaperones. Please account for all attendees at the time of initial reservation. To make reservations by phone, contact Kylie Montee at 920-424-2355. Email reservations may be sent to kyliem@thegrandoshkosh.org.

PAYMENT | A final invoice for balance due will be sent approximately two months prior to the performance, with the exception of early season shows. Payment in full is due one month prior to performance. If final payment is not received by the due date listed on your invoice, your seats may be released for sale and deposit forfeited. Cancellation or reduction of reservation numbers will only be accepted up to one month prior to performance. After that time, you will be responsible for the cost of reserved seats. Additional seats may be purchased up to one week before performance if available. Absolutely no one will be admitted to the theater if payment in full has not been received in advance of performance. Payments will not be accepted on the day of the show.

PRICES | Cost is $7.00 per seat. Payment should be made with check or credit card. Cash will not be accepted. No printed tickets will be issued. Ushers will show you to your assigned seats.

CHAPERONES | One free chaperone is allowed for each 10 paid student admissions. Amcor Student Discovery series performances are for the students of public, private, or home school institutions only. No tickets will be sold to the general public. Please limit your number of adult chaperones to a reasonable number; this is often dependent on the grade level of the students attending. All reservations must be done by the school group contact. Do not have parents call for additional seats; this will not be permitted.

AGE GUIDELINES | Each touring company has provided us with a recommended age range for their particular performance. These are a suggestion; however, children under 3 years of age will not be admitted to the theater. Babies in arms or child carriers will not be permitted in the theater.

SEATING | There will be no printed tickets for the Student Discovery Series. All seating is done from a seating chart assigned by The Grand staff based on special accommodations, grade level, size of group, and best “fit” in the theater. It is important to us to keep groups together; however this is not always possible. Should it be necessary for your group to be split, you will be reunited prior to dismissal from the building. We strongly recommend the use of nametags or school-specific attire for all students and adults in your group, clearly marked with name and school. Please abide by all volunteer and staff instructions for seating and dismissal to keep the program running in a timely fashion.

ACCOMMODATIONS | Please inform us of any accommodations at the time of reservation, including but not limited to: limited sight, hard of hearing, wheelchairs, walkers, or need for an interpreter.

This information is used to best accommodate groups in our theater.

STUDY GUIDES | You may request a study guide be sent to you if email address as been provided.

Study guides will not be sent by US Postal Services due to size of some study guides. Please contact the Student Discovery Series for other methods of procuring a student guide if email is not available.

CONFIRMATIONS | Confirmations, in the form of an invoice showing balances paid, will be sent approximately one month prior to the performance. Additionally, maps and arrival and dismissal instructions will be sent.

REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS | No refunds will be issued for cancellations after final payment has been made. Refunds will only be issued in the event that The Grand cancels the performance. If your school district closes due to inclement weather, The Grand will provide either an alternate show date or refund.

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SELECT YOUR SHOWS ALL SEATS ARE JUST $7!

Frindle Wednesday, October 4, 2023 12:30 p.m.

9:30 a.m. OR

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Wednesday, November 1, 2023 12:30 p.m.

9:30 a.m. OR

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The Carp That Would Not Quit Monday, November 6, 2023 Total # of Students 12:30 p.m.

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The Reluctant Dragon Tuesday, December 5, 2023 12:30 p.m.

9:30 a.m. OR

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The Smartest Girl in The World Wednesday, December 6, 2023 Total # of Students 12:30 p.m. # of Chaperones 9:30 a.m. OR The Fabulous Fable Factory Thursday, February 22, 2024 12:30 p.m.

9:30 a.m. OR

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How Music Works: The Science of Sound Friday, March 1, 2024 Total # of Students 12:30 p.m. # of Chaperones 9:30 a.m. OR Have You Filled a Bucket Today?

Thursday, April 18, 2024 Total # of Students 12:30 p.m. # of Chaperones 9:30 a.m. OR If there aren't enough seats to fulfill your order, The Grand should: cancel the order and return deposit OR hold deposit and add school to waiting list.

The Grand is equipped with a TCoil Hearing Loop.

Performance lengths are approximate.

Suggested grade levels are recommendations only.

The STUDENT DISCOVERY SERIES is open to school groups and homeschool groups, but not the general public.

The Grand Opera House is owned by and receives financial support from the City of Oshkosh.

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SHOW KEY FRINDLE THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW THE CARP THAT WOULD NOT QUIT THE RELUCTANT DRAGON THE SMARTEST GIRL IN THE WORLD THE FABULOUS FABLE FACTORY THE FOURTH WALL: HOW MUSIC WORKS HAVE YOU FILLED A BUCKET?

OCTOBER 4, 2023 Length of show: 60 minutes Recommended Grades: 3-7 Curriculum Connections: Language Arts, Literature, Creative Writing Nicholas Allen has plenty of ideas. When he ends up in Mrs. Granger’s language arts class, he has his best idea ever- to create his own word... FRINDLE! Before long, FRINDLE creates a buzz in Nicholas' school, town and even all around the country. A power struggle erupts with the strict Mrs. Granger. Based on the bestselling novel by Andrew Clements, this quirky, imaginative tale is about creative thought and the power of words.

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Presented by NOVEMBER 1, 2023 Length of show: 45 minutes Recommended Grades: K-7 Curriculum Connections: Folk Tales, Language Arts, Reading, History, Music Based on the story by Washington Irving | Book, Music, and Lyrics by Paul Deiss Join Ichabod Crane, Brom Bones, the lovely Katrina Van Tassel, the residents of Tarry Town and, oh yes, the Headless Horseman. This autumnal classic is faithful to the original story written by Washington Irving in 1819 and will thrill and perhaps chill your audiences (though it’s not too scary for little ones). This retelling of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is one you won’t want to miss!

2023-2024

30 YEARS!

Student Discovery Series

ORDER FORM

Please take note of our policies that follow this page and fill out the entire order form (front and back).

Return via Mail: Student Discovery Series The Grand Oshkosh | P.O. Box 1004 | Oshkosh, WI 54903-1004 Return via Email: kyliem@thegrandoshkosh.org SAVE A COPY OF THIS FORM FOR YOUR RECORDS Teacher/Contact

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SHOWS AVAILABLE LIVE OR LIVESTREAM

CHICKEN DANCE Grades: PreK-2

Not quite ready to join us for a live show? Looking for something to show from your classroom in the snowy winter months? Watch for these virtual titles coming soon from ArtsPower Theatre On Demand!

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES Grades: 3-6

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023 Length of show: 40 minutes Recommended Grades: PreK-2 Curriculum Connections: Japanese Folktales, Language Arts, SEL Development

By Reiko Ho and the HTY Ensemble Folktales are an important part of Japanese culture and often teach important lessons. The five stories featured in this show are part of the Mukashibanashi or the “tales of long ago.” The Carp Who Would Not Quit, The Crane Who Was Grateful, The Rabbits Making Mochi In the Moon, The Mice and the Musubi, and The Shisa and The Sea Serpent share themes of kindness, perseverance, humbleness, and courage with a playful look into Japanese culture and stories.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 Length of show: 60 minutes Recommended Grades: PreK-3 Curriculum Connections: Adaptation, Classic Literature, Fairy and Folktales, Kindness

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DECEMBER 6, 2023 Length of show: 60 minutes Recommended Grades: 3-6 Curriculum Connections: Spanish Language, Family Relationships, Dealing with Conflict

By Miriam Gonzales Lizzy and Leo Martinez have a plan – they want to be the “smartest kids in the world!” Studious Leo is convinced that winning a local TV quiz show is the first step to a better life for their family.

Maybe he and Lizzy can even take their hardworking Mami and Papi on vacation to Hawaii! But when their parents refuse to let Leo participate in the quiz show, Lizzy decides to grow up, step up, and complete the plan herself.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Length of show: 75 minutes Recommended Grades: 3-8 Curriculum Connections: Literature, Character Development

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Presented by MARCH 1, 2024 Length of show: 45 minutes Recommended Grades: K-8 Curriculum Connections: Science & Music

Presented by APRIL 18, 2024 Length of show: 50 minutes Recommended Grades: K-5 Curriculum Connections: Self-Esteem, Positivity, Prevention, Character Building

Book and Lyrics by Scott Wichmann Music By Jason Marks "The Bucket Filling Song" -Lyrics by Ann Marie Gardinier Halstead Music by Peaceful Schools