2023-24 Amcor Student Discovery Series Brochure

Dear Educators,

This is an exciting year for The Grand Oshkosh, as we are celebrating our 140th birthday, as well as 30 years of our Student Discovery Series. Since its grand opening in August of 1883, The Grand has been a centerpiece of the Oshkosh community, welcoming countless performers, patrons, and community events. Among the more notable names to have graced our stage are Sarah Bernhardt, John Philip Sousa, Harry Houdini, Tony Danza, Jeff Daniels, Wisconsin’s own Charlie Berens, and many more! I hope you’ll join me in wishing a very Happy Birthday to The Grand!

For the last 30 years, we’ve also welcomed thousands of students to The Grand, and I know I speak for the entire staff when I say that we couldn’t be prouder to present this series of shows, offering educational entertainment to students at every level. Maybe even inspire a few future theater-goers as well!

For our 30th season, we have some wonderful offerings that I think you’ll be just as excited about as we are, featuring themes such as storytelling and folktales, self-confidence and SEL, navigating interpersonal relationships, character building, literature, and more. We are always looking to learn more about what kind of topics and curriculum connections you are interested in so that we can better serve your students, so please know that your feedback is always welcome.

A big thank you to you, the educators, for supporting the arts and making The Grand a part of your classroom. We hope to ignite the curiosity and creativity that leads to truly impactful education, and we can only do that in partnership with passionate educators like you.

Come discover with us!

Kylie Montee Student Discovery Series Coordinator

2023-2024 30 YEARS!

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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. ends up in Mrs. Granger’s languag he has his best idea ever- to create word... FRINDLE! Before long, FRIN a buzz in Nicholas' school, town and even a country. A power struggle erupts with the s selling novel by Andrew Clements, this quir thought and the power of words.

Presented by

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!

Presented by

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

Presented by

Holden & Arts Associates

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Length of show: 60 minutes

Recommended Grades: 3-6

Curriculum Connections: Family Relationships, Dealing with Conflict, Spanish Language

By Miriam Gonzales

Lizzy and Leo Martinez have a p they want to be the “smartest ki the world!” Studious Leo is conv that winning a local TV quiz sho first step to a better life for their Maybe he and Lizzy can even ta hardworking Mami and Papi on 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.

Presented by

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Length of show: 75 minutes

Recommended Grades: 3-8

Curriculum Connections: Literature, Character Development

Presented by

JUST ADDED!

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

BookandLyricsbyScottWichmann MusicByJasonMarks

"TheBucketFillingSong"-LyricsbyAnnMarieGardinierHalstead MusicbyPeacefulSchools

2023-2024

Student Discovery Series

30 YEARS!

Celebrating 30 years of...

BUS RIDES

SMILING FACES

FIRST THEATRE VISITS

EXCELLENT EDUCATIONAL ENTERTAINMENTFROM LIVE & IN-PERSON TO ONLINE & ON-DEMAND

THANK YOU FOR JOINING US! WE HOPE TO SEE YOU IN THE YEARS TO COME!

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: education@thegrandoshkosh.org

Sign up Online: TheGrandOshkosh.org/SDS

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Deposit Due:

Total number of student seats needed for all shows x $1 =

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ALL SEATS ARE JUST $7!

Frindle

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

The Carp Who Would Not Quit

Monday, November 6, 2023

The Reluctant Dragon

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

The Smartest Girl in The World

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

The Fabulous Fable Factory

Thursday, February 22, 2024

How Music Works: The Science of Sound

Friday, March 1, 2024

Have You Filled a Bucket Today?

Thursday, April 18, 2024

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

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

RESERVATIONSANDDEPOSITS | Reservations may be made by phone, mail, or email. Reservations will not be secure until a non-refundable deposit of $100 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 KylieMonteeat920-424-2355.Email reservations may be sent toeducation@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 $700 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.

AGEGUIDELINES|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.

STUDYGUIDES|You may request a study guide be sent to you if email address has 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.

REFUNDSANDCANCELLATIONS| 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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