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From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
9:30am & 11:30am
In ArtsPower’s fun and suspenseful drama, based on the Newbery Medal-winning book by E.L. Konigsburg, Claudia and Jamie learn some important truths about themselves and each other as they attempt to unravel the mystery of a sculpture. Is this statue, nicknamed Angel, actually the work of legendary sculptor Michaelangelo? With the help of the eccentric Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler – Angel’s former owner – Claudia and Jamie are given the opportunity to discover the statue’s secret.
Most Enjoyed by Grades: PreK-3
Curriculum Connections: theater, music, literature
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Miss Nelson Has a Field Day
Friday, February 22, 2008
9:30am & 11:30am
Miss Nelson and Viola Swamp are at it again in this musical romp of schoolhouse humor. The big football game is approaching and nobody believes the school team can win – not even the principle. Miss Nelson decides it’s time to take action. She calls in the dreaded substitute teacher, Viola Swamp, to whip the team into shape! The students soon learn that Viola Swamp has more than a few lessons to offer.
Most Enjoyed by Grades: K-8
Curriculum Connections: theater, music, literature
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A Year with Frog and Toad
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
9:30am & 11:30am
Frog and Toad are best friends. We meet them as they wake up form their long winter nap to begin another year together. Throughout the year they do many fun things like baking cookies, going swimming, flying a kite, and planting a garden. They spend a lot of time with each otherand with other animals they know. But not every day is fun for them. Sometimes they are sad adnsometimes they get angry, but in the end they always remember that they are best friends who care about each other very much.
Most Enjoyed by Grades: PreK-3
Curriculum Connections: theater, music, literature
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Old Yeller
Monday, April 21, 2008
9:30am & 11:30am
Based on the book by Fred Gipson, this story of courage, loyalty and one boy’s coming-of-age has touched the hearts of children and adults alike for more than 50 years. Fourteen-year-old Travis is left with his mother and younger brother in the late 1860’s to care for the family ranch in Texas. Old Yeller, a mangy one-eared mutt shows up, and Travis wants nothing to do with him until the dog helps save his family, earning Travis’ love and respect. The bond that results from their many adventures changes Travis’ life forever, especially when Old Yeller gets sick and Travis must face the most difficult decision of his young life.
Most Enjoyed by Grades: 2-8
Curriculum Connections: theater, music, literature
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