K-12 Arts Programs
Tales Together
Description This residency teaches the skills needed to become storytellers and story listeners. Noa guides students to command their creativity and expressiveness in the service of a complete, meaningful narrative. The experience of the story is expanded through creative activities…
Money Moves: the Musical
The “Money Moves: The Musical” experience uses musical theatre to teach students about financial literacy concepts while highlighting the four parts of a musical. At the end of the program, students will create a short musical scene, which will include…
Soul of Langston
What would be of Hip-Hop if Langston Hughes never took to poetry or of Civil Rights if the Harlem Renaissance never flourished? Soul of Langston answers that question in a one-man show that explores the life and contributions of American…
Out of This World: Music and Stories from Space
Out of This World is an interactive science program designed to teach students about the planets of our solar system; the differences between meteors, meteoroids, and meteorites; and the importance of constellations, gravity, friction, and the greenhouse effect. Presented by…
Around the World: The Geography of Planet Earth
Let’s go on an adventure Around the World! Whether unearthing the mysterious treasures of King Tut’s tomb, gasping in the thin atmosphere atop Mount Everest, or learning to swim with piranhas in the Amazon River, this journey transports students to…
Life on Earth: The History of Life on Our Planet
Let’s go back in time to the beginning of Life on Earth! It’s a journey through time to 550 million years ago when life began on planet Earth. Dino guides us through the three eras of life on our planet:…
Art in Motion: Stop-Action Animation Residency
Have you ever taken so many pictures at once, that when you scroll through them, they look like they’re moving? From Wallace and Gromit to LEGO movies, animators have told many stories through paper, clay, and pixelation. Students will explore…
Adventures in Animation: Stop-Action Animation Residency
Have you ever taken so many pictures at once, that when you scroll through them, they look like they’re moving? From Wallace and Gromit to LEGO movies, animators have told many stories through paper, clay, and pixelation. Students will explore…
Synetic 101 – Beginning and Advanced
Description Synetic 101: What is physical theater? Students use movement techniques, creative thinking, and collaboration as they learn the skills to be a successful physical performer and a creator of original work. This workshop is an introduction to the processes…
The Social Music Party!
Description In this highly-interactive program, Dan and Claudia Zanes will lead students through a communal musical experience using old and new songs from near and far. The duo plays a variety of instruments including guitar, flute, hand percussion, theremin, harmonica,…
Snow Maiden
Description In a frozen silver forest high in the mountains, a lonely boy builds a girl from snow. When she mysteriously comes to life, mischief, laughter, and enchantment abound. But what will happen when the ice begins to melt? Told…
How A Book Is Made
Description Author/Illustrator Timothy Young shows how children’s books are made. His presentation answers many of the questions young readers have such as: “How do you get your ideas?” “How do you write a book?” “How do you illustrate a book?”…