| * Fees |
1 show |
each add’l
(same location) |
each add’l
(different school in area) |
| Local Venues: |
$550 |
$300 |
N/A |
| ** Venues > 60 miles from Syracuse |
$650 |
$350 |
$550 |
* Fee scale published in May 2008; subject to change
** Additional mileage charge - $0.850/mile (subject to change)
Overnight accommodations and meals are required for all performers when applicable.
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A 30-minute performance for up to 300 children
Can be followed by a puppet demonstration and interactive question and answer session
An illustrated study guide is provided for classroom preparation and follow-up.
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Theme:
* Literacy - the fun of learning to read
Brief Synopsis:
The performers introduce the audience to expectations and to books on the set. They begin with familiar titles and then bring up an oversized old book to read. It contains a "grumpy old man" who is looking for Lewis, the puppet and main character. Lewis is learning to read and has very strong likes and dislikes. As the actors go through different books with him, certain stories come alive through music (songs from Bill Harley) dance and magical puppet characters. Lewis finally tires (it says so in his own book that he can now read) and reluctantly falls asleep to a lullaby.
Objectives of the performance:
* Engage young children in a colorful, enchanting performance
* Celebrate imagination and enjoyment of reading
* Help children participate in identification of familiar ideas and things in stories and books
* Reinforce respect for others, differences in likes and dislikes
* Introduce the fun of learning to read
Curriculum Correlations:
THE ARTS
* Responding to and understanding a live theater performance
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
* Reading and listening for information, understanding sounds
* Learning about different ways of expression and social interaction
Performance Requirements:
| Performance area |
15' wide ~ 12' deep ~ 10' high |
| Technical requirements |
Power source (for sound system) |
| Set up time |
20 min |
| Strike time |
20 min |
| Reset time (between shows) |
15 min |
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| Workshop available ~ |
"Monkey Business" |
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Study Tools:
See Study Guide for activities and references.
References:
The program has been developed in consultation with educators from the Onondaga County Child Care Council and the Family Literacy Alliance in Syracuse and Early Childhood educators from BOCES, the Salvation Army and the Consortium for Children's Services.
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