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Fall 2008 Tour Productions
The Boy Who Cried Wolf (Grades K-5)
New for Theatre IV!
Adapted by Scott Wichmann
Music by Julie Fulcher
from Aesop’s fable
Join us in this musical retelling of the classic fable from the treasure trove of Aesop, the great Greek storyteller, as our “Boy” learns the important life lesson and the consequences of “crying wolf.”
Folk Tales, Language Arts, History, Music, 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, 5.6 History: K.6, K.7, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.9
The Mysteries of Ancient Egypt (K-5)
By Cliff ToddWhen “Gama” Harriet, a famous Egyptologist, mysteriously disappears, two children search for clues among the ancient Egyptian amulets and scientific journals in the trunks in Gama’s attic. Before they know it, they are magically transported to ancient Egypt. They unravel the secret of Gama’s disappearance and learn, along with your audience, fascinating facts about one of the world’s most amazing cultures. Your students will love this fun and creative melding of child-friendly mystery and
accurate cultural exploration.
History, Language Arts, Folk Tales, Multi-Cultural, Tales of Other Lands, Family Ties
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.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, US1.2
Stone Soup (K-5)
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 turns the table by inviting the villagers to enjoy his famous, delicious “stone soup.” He promises to provide the main ingredient if the villagers will 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.
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, 5.6
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (K-5)
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
The True Story of Pocahontas (K-5)
Book by Peter Howard
Music and Lyrics by Julie Fulcher
Co-produced by the Virginia Historical Society
Every school-age child knows the name Pocahontas and yet her true story is shrouded in myth. Our musical play emphasizes historical facts as we discover the real Pocahontas as she grows from a young, playful girl helping the Jamestown colonists survive, to the young woman who carries her message of peace, harmony and mutual cooperation to the court of King James I of England.
Language Arts, History, Multi-Cultural, Biography, Family Ties,
Women’s Studies
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, 3.4, 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.4, K.6, K.8, 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, 1.12, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.7, 2.8, 3.3, 3.5, 3.7, 3.8, 3.10, VS.1, VS.2, VS.3, VS.4, VUSI.1, VUSI.2, USI.4, USI.5
Hugs and Kisses (K-5)
Celebrating 25 Years of Keeping Children Safe!
Co-produced by Prevent Child Abuse Virginia and the Virginia Department of Social Services (VA DSS)
Book and Lyrics by Bruce Craig Miller and Alice T. Bliss
Music by Richard Giersch
The Commonwealth of Virginia’s award winning principal good touch – bad touch safety program, seen by over 1,170,000 Virginia school children since 1983. The musical play sensitively and inoffensively relates the story of a little girl who is sexually abused and who learns valuable lessons that enable her to seek and obtain help from a trusted adult. The program is proven to increase children’s knowledge of sexual abuse prevention resources and techniques, encourage teacher training in the issue and helps build healthy families and strong communities.
Script and study guide available on our web site. Minimum audience of approximately 300 students required. The fee for this performance is only $125 due to partial funding by the Virginia Department of Social Services. A small travel fee may apply.
Family Ties, Language, Prevention, Self-Esteem, 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, 5.6For more Hugs and Kisses information, click here.
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
Contact Jeanie Rule at 1-800-235-8687
orBecause titles, dates and times are subject to change,
please contact Theatre IV for Up-To-The-Minute information.
Spring 2009 Productions
The Wonderful World of Simple Machines (Grades K-5)
By Bruce Craig Miller
This lively, hands-on introduction to the scientific principles and properties of simple machines will provide your students a close encounter with levers, inclined planes, screws, wedges, pulleys and the wheel and axle. This acclaimed show will educate as well as entertain.
Language Arts, Science
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 Science: K.1, K.2, K.4, 1.2, 1.3, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
Rumplestiltskin (K-5)
Book and Lyrics by Douglas Jones
Music by Ron Barnett
When the Miller boasts that his beautiful daughter can spin straw into gold, the King demands she spin a pile of gold for him. She does. Or does she? Find out what mischief is afoot when the daughter gives away her most precious possessions to a strange creature named Rumplestiltskin.
Folk Tales, Language, Literary Classic, History, Music, Reading,
Self Esteem, 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, 1.1, 1.10, 2.10, 3.5
The Jungle Book (K-5)
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 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
Thumbelina (K-5)
Book, Music and Lyrics by Bruce Craig Miller
This beloved fairytale of heroism comes happily to life in this charming, funny and joyous musical adaptation based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen. Join Thumbelina and her friends (the toad, fish, field mouse, mole and swallow) on a series of delightful adventures in nature’s tiny, enchanted world.
Folk Tale, Language, Literary Classic, Music, 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, 5.6
Hugs and Kisses (K-5)
Celebrating 25 Years of Keeping Children Safe!
Co-produced by Prevent Child Abuse Virginia and the Virginia Department of Social Services (VA DSS)
Book and Lyrics by Bruce Craig Miller and Alice T. Bliss
Music by Richard Giersch
Script and study guide available on our web site. Minimum audience of approximately 300 students required. The fee for this performance is only $125 due to a grant from the Virginia Department of Social Services. A small travel fee may apply.
Family Ties, Language, Prevention, Self-Esteem, 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, 5.6For more Hugs and Kisses information, click here.
I Have a Dream: The Life and Times of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Grades 3 -12)
By Bruce Craig Miller
This compelling dramatization of the life and times of one of the most influential and charismatic leaders of the “American Century” and the Civil Rights Movement will inspire your students as they experience this great leader’s struggle and his dream of lifting “our nation from the quicksand of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood.”
Biography, Language, History, Multi-Cultural, Public Speaking, Reading, Self-Esteem, Character Development
Supports VA SOL: History: 3.7, 3.9, 3.11, 3.12, VS.1, VS.9, USII.1, USII.7, USII.8, CE.3, CE.9 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
Songs from the Soul (3-12)
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 is not only toe-tapping 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, History, Multi-Cultural, Music
Supports 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
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad (3-12)
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 women 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
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
Contact Jeanie Rule at 1-800-235-8687
orBecause titles, dates and times are subject to change,
please contact Theatre IV for Up-To-The-Minute information.
Jessica Daugherty