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Children's Theater Association
presents our 2010 - 2011 Touring Season
WILD WEST TALL TALES
There is plain ole fibbin’ and then there is TALL TALE FIBBIN’! American storytellers who knew how to spin a yarn could stretch the truth from here to Wyoming. We love ‘em. We’ve got tales about Sitka Sue in Alaska, Pecos Bill in the Southwest, Calamity Jane in the Northwest and Paul Bunyon who could stroll to all three places in one day! It’s all true, too!!! Well, maybe not, but it is all for fun. Exaggeration is a key literary device. Maryland State curriculum suggests tall tales be taught to children in primary grades. We feel it is fun no matter what age you are. We say the show is appropriate for grades K through 5. So, giddy-up and give us a call. We can ride into your school any day from October 4, 2010 through June 15, 2011. Running time: 45 minutes. Cost: $595 single for a performance. Just $100 more for back to back performances.
Save $150 if you book a date before Christmas!
THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE
The classic tale of sacrifice and adventure by C.S. Lewis. This delightful version has been an audience favorite since we first performed it 1992. It is a great teaching tool about literature and about the meaning of living for others. Last year it was our most successful play. Some comments from teachers last year: “We enjoyed the use of the imagination.” and “We enjoyed the excellent acting.” and, finally, “We enjoyed the entire show!” We have performed this play for children in Kindergarten through 9th grade. We recommend it for grades 1 through 6. Available from October 18, 2010 through June 15, 2011. Running time: 45 minutes. Cost: $595 single for a performance. Just $100 more for back to back performances. Save $150 if you book a date before Christmas!
AESOP'S FABLES
The Maryland Department of Education has proposed that all children should be taught character elements like respect, caring, fairness and trust. CTA has put them all together in a timeless collection of moral fables by Aesop. There are famous stories like The Boy Who Cried Wolf and the less famous, but equally hilarious story of the Bee family. There are six stories in all, one for each character element. It not only teaches good behavior; it is a lot of fun to watch and the audience gets to participate! It is appropriate for grades PreK through 5. Available from January 28, 2011 through June 15, 2011. Running time: 45 minutes. Cost: $595 single for a performance. Just $100 more for back to back performances.
ANANSE AFRICAN FOLKTALES
We love these wonderful stories from the cleverest trickster in Africa, that rascal of a spider, Ananse. There is Ananse and the Moss Covered Rock, a funny story with lots animals and audience participation for the little guys at your school. Then there is the tale of how Ananse Finds a Fool, where he tries to trick others but the biggest fool of all turns out to to be him. Finally, there is the rather complex story that appeals to older children of Ananse and Hates-to-be-Contradicted. This cautionary tale tells of the fall of those who cannot admit that they are wrong. We have done variations on these stories for 20 years and the kids like it more each time. This year there have been rave reviews from schools across the state. Drumming, colorful costumes, great sets and lots audience participation add to the fun. Great cultural diversity lessons. Great for grades K through 8. Available from January 18, 2011 through June 15, 2011. Running time: 45 minutes. Cost: $595 single for a performance. Just $100 more for back to back performances.
MARYLAND MY MARYLAND
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For years we have performed shows about Maryland history. This is our most successful play because it meets a real need in school curriculum. We have told the stories of the Calverts, the burning of the Peggy Stewart and the creation of our national anthem by Francis Scott Key. Best of all, we told the dramatic story of Harriet Tubman’s daring escapes. We have, recently, added in the story of Frederick Douglass and we have focused the entire play on Maryland’s famous “Middle Temperament.” It is still a musical with participation by the audience and lots of fun for all. There are big sets, a moving boat, lights, sound effects and even a fog machine! We like it for grades 1 through 8. Available from March 22, 2011 through June 15, 2011. Running time: 55 minutes. Cost: $595 single for a performance. Just $100 more for back to back performances.
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