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2010 - 2011
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Fall 2010
Spring 2011 (K-5) | Spring 2011 (3-12)
Theatre IV School TOUR Brochure 2010 - 2011
$695 - $850 per performance with 2 performances a day required.
You can share a day with a "buddy school" by block booking.
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Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
Book, Music and Lyrics by Bruce Craig Miller
Based on the timeless picture books by Bernard Waber, Theatre IV’s production of this crowd-pleasing musical has been taking the country by storm for many years. Join young Josh Primm as he moves to New York City and share magical adventures with his loving parents, his stage-struck nemesis Hector P. Valenti, his rambunctious new friends, his persnickety neighbor Mr. Grumps, and his misfit (but oh so special) reptilian pet – Lyle!
Art, Family Ties, Language Arts, Literary Classic, Music, Reading, Character Development
Supports the Teaching of VA SOL: English: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.8, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.9, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6
Home Sweet Homer
by Susan Sanford
Who was Homer? Where was he from? Was he a “he?” Join three wouldbe “Homers” as they hold their own Olympic contest with each trying to prove their claim to fame through their knowledge of Homer’s The Iliad, Greek history, and Greek contributions to our world today. Which one is the real Homer? Hey - it’s all Greek to me!
Art, Folk Tales, Myths, History, Language Arts, Literary Classic, Multi-Cultural, Reading, Tales of Other Lands
Supports the Teaching of VA SOL: English: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.8, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.9, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6
The Little Red Hen: A Country Musical
Based on the traditional folk story by Ford Flannagan
This classic story becomes a side-splittin’, foot-stompin’ country musical adventure when the hen’s common sense combines with the tricks of the conniving fox to teach the sheep, the cow, the horse, and the pig a sound moral lesson. Students in all grades will have a great time.
Folk Tales, Language Arts, Reading, Science, Music, Peer Pressure, Self Esteem, Character Development
Supports the Teaching of VA SOL: English: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.8, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.9, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6 Science: K.2, K.4, K.6, K.8, 1.5, 1.7, 2.5, 2.8, 3.1, 3.9, 3.10, 4.5, 5.5
Patchwork –
The Little House Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder
by Bruce Craig Miller
Laura Ingalls Wilder’s tales of outdoor adventure and pioneer spirit will inspire your students as they have millions of boys and girls for over 70 years. The Wilders created patchwork quilts that would later help inspire her time-honored books. Laura’s quilts still exist today, and their patterns recall her beloved family – her strong and caring Pa, her heroic sister Mary, her warm-hearted Ma – and their adventures as they crossed the wild and often perilous frontier. Join the Ingalls in this thrilling adventure (authorized by the Laura Ingalls Estate)!
Family Ties, Self Esteem, Language Arts, History, Biography, Women’s Studies
Supports the Teaching of these VA SOL: English: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.8, 1.1,1.2, 1.3, 1.4,1.7,1.9, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.2, 5.3,5.5, 5.6 History: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.5, K.6, K.7, 1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.9, 2.12, 3.3, VS.1, US1.2, US1.3, US1.4, USI.8
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Book, Music and Lyrics by Paul Deiss
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow has been at the top of the list of great stories for almost 200 years! Thrill and perhaps chill your audience (although it’s not too scary for little ones) with Theatre IV’s masterful musical retelling of this lively legend.
Folk Tales, Language Arts, Literary Classic, Reading, History, Music, Character Development
Supports VA SOL: English: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.8, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.9, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6 History: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.7, K.8, 1.1, 1.10, 2.10, 3.12, USI.1, USI.5
Contact Jeanie Rule at 1-800-235-8687
or email the School Tour Dept.
The Jungle Book
Book and Lyrics by Scott Wichmann
Music by Julie Fulcher
Adapted from the Book by Rudyard Kipling
Join young Mowgli as he learns the ‘Laws’ of the jungle with the help of his friends Bagheera the black panther, and Baloo, the lovable bear. Cheer as Mowgli faces his fear and foils his nemesis the tiger Shere Khan and learns the meaning of friendship. This musical version of Rudyard Kipling’s classic will delight both the young and the young at heart.
Language Arts, Literary Classic, Reading, Science, History, Music, Character Development
Supports the Teaching of VA SOL: English: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.8, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.9, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6 History: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, 1.1, 1.6, 1.10, 2.10, 3.5, 3.10, USI.2 Science: K.2, K.4, K.6, K.8, 1.5, 1.7, 2.5, 2.8, 3.1, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.8, 3.10, 4.5, 5.5
The Song of Mulan
Book, Music and Lyrics by Paul Deiss
Adapted from the epic Chinese folk poem
When Mulan learns that her ailing father is drafted into Khan’s army, she protects him by serving in his place. Disguised as a man, she risks everything to maintain family honor and earns the love of her nation. This noble Chinese folk tale features an extraordinary heroine, authentic costumes and props, and lovely songs. It also provides an educational journey to the heart and soul of an extraordinary ancient civilization.
Art, Folk Tales, Language Arts, China, History, Multi-Cultural, Tales of Other Lands
Supports the Teaching of VA SOL: English: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.8, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.9, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6History : K.1, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.7, K.8, 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, 1.7, 1.10, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.7 – 2.9, 3.3, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.10, VS.2
Stone Soup
Book, Music and Lyrics by Paul Deiss and Holly Timberline
When Peter, a hungry sailor has no luck getting a free meal from the stingy citizens of our tiny village, he decides to turn the table. He invites the villagers to enjoy his famous, delicious “Stone Soup” whose recipe is known only to seafarers and legendary adventurers. He promises to provide the main ingredient if the villagers provide all the other ingredients. Join Peter and his trusty parrot, Admiral, as they teach the villagers a lesson in friendship and sharing in this heart warming musical retelling of the classic folktale.
Art, Folk Tales, Language Arts, Literary Classic, Music, Puppets, Reading, Character Development
Supports VA SOL: English: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.8, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.9, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5
Stuart Little
by Joseph Robinette
From the loving heart of E. B. White, author of Charlotte’s Web, comes this merry musical about a noble mouse who jumps headlong into adventures big enough to match any imagination. By turns funny, tender and exciting, Stuart Little mixes gorgeous childsize puppets with live actors to work theatrical magic.
Art, Family Ties, Reading, Language Arts, Literary Classic, Music, Puppets.
Supports the Teaching of VA SOL: English: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.8, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.9, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6
Contact Jeanie Rule at 1-800-235-8687
or email the School Tour Dept.
Songs from the Soul
Book by William Dye,
Music and Lyrics by Various Artists
This revue of African- American music from slave songs to jazz to blues to rap to hip-hop is not only toetapping entertainment, it’s also a vital history lesson that teaches pride, responsibility and respect. The songs illuminate our past and our present as we learn of their transforming impact on our American culture.
Language Arts, History, Multi-Cultural, Music
Supports the Teaching of VA SOL: History: 3.5, 3.7, 3.9, 3.11, 3.12, VS.1, VS.9, USI.1, USI.2, USI.4, USI.9, USI.10, USII.1, USII.3, USII.5, USII.7, USII.8, CE.1, CE.12 English: 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6, 6.2, 6.4, 6.5, 7.1, 7.2, 7.5, 8.3, 8.5, 8.6, 9.3, 9.5, 10.6, 11.6, 12.6
Booker T.
by Bruce Craig Miller
Booker T. Washington was born into slavery in Virginia but his belief in education helped propel him from abject poverty to his ultimate role as the foremost voice in black public affairs at the turn of the 20th Century. This vibrant and thought-provoking play will inspire many classroom discussions.
History, English, Language Arts, Multi-Cultural, Public Speaking, History, Reading, Biography, Self-Esteem
Supports the Teaching of VA SOL: English : 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6, 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, 6.5, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.5, 7.6, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 9.1, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 10.1, 10.3, 10.6, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3 History: USI.1, USI.9, USI.10, USII.1, USII.3, USII.5, USII.8, VS.2, VS.4, VS.8, CE.3, CE.4, CE.8
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
Book and Lyrics by Douglas Jones
Music by Ron Barnett
This stirring drama with music is a classic tribute to the great American who freed herself and hundreds of her people from the bonds of slavery. As Harriet and her friend Sarah Bradford narrate her adventurous life, we share in the joys, sorrows, and challenges faced by this brave woman who changed the world through her courage. Share her adventurous life with your students in this accurate and deeply moving musical history lesson.
Family Ties, History, Biography, Multi-Cultural, Music, Self Esteem, Women’s Studies
Supports VA SOL: English: 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6, 6.4, 7.5, 8.3, 9.5, 10.6, 12.6 History: 3.7, 3.11, 3.12, VS.1, US1.1, US1.2, US1.8, CE.3, 9.9, 11.6, 11.18
Contact Jeanie Rule at 1-800-235-8687
or email the School Tour Dept.
General Information:
2 Performances Per Day Minimum in One School or Block Booked with a Buddy School. NO LIMIT ON AUDIENCE SIZE Per Single School Performances.
Study Guides Available
$695 - $850 per performance with 2 performances a day required.
You can share a day with a "buddy school" by block booking.
Book today for your best date:
Contact Jeanie Rule at 1-800-235-8687
or email the School Tour Dept.Because titles, dates and times are subject to change,
please contact Theatre IV for Up-To-The-Minute information.
Jessica Daugherty