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2008-2009 Children's
Performing Arts Series Coming Soon!
2007-2008 Children's
Performing Arts Series
(CPAS)
We are
thrilled to announce the Reif Center's new, exciting 2007-2008
Children's Performing Arts Series (CPAS).
The number of
students attending live theater is growing each year. Last
year over 6,000 students attended performances at the Reif Center!
We thank you for helping to make that possible. Students
throughout our region in Northern Minnesota deserve to
understand the power and importance of live performing arts!
Educational
support materials have been developed for each performance to help
you prepare your students for their experience at the Reif Center.
Study guides are available on-line!
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Charlotte's Web |
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theatreworksusa.org |
Friday, September 28,
2007
10am & 12:30pm |
Grades K-5
Study Guide (PDF) |
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Theatreworks’ production of Charlotte’s Web is based on E.B.
White’s loving story of the friendship between a pig named
Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte.
Wilbur has a problem: how to avoid winding up as pork chops!
Charlotte, a fine writer and true friend, hits on a plan to
fool Farmer Zuckerman. Spinning the words “Some Pig” in her
web, Charlotte weaves a solution which not only makes Wilbur
a prize pig, but ensures his place on the farm forever. |
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Alexander's
Terrible Day |
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theatreworksusa.org |
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Friday, October 26,
2007
10am & 12:30pm |
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Grades K-4
Study Guide (PDF) |
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For
Alexander it’s going to be a terrible, horrible, no good,
very bad day! He woke up with gum in his hair, tripped
on a skateboard, and then accidentally dropped his sweater
in the sink — all before breakfast!
Laugh
and sing along with Alexander’s misadventures in this
hilarious musical, based on the best-selling book with the
same name and lyrics by Judith Viorst. Discover along
with Alexander that sometimes, everyone has a terrible,
horrible, no good, very bad day. |
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A Year
with Frog and Toad |
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intramusic.net |
Tuesday, December 11,
2007
10am &12:30pm |
Grades K-6
Study Guide (PDF) |
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A hit
on Broadway, A Year With Frog and Toad was nominated for
three Tony Awards — including Best Musical. For the first
time, an all-new production will tour North America. Arnold
Lobel’s beloved characters hop from the page to the stage in
Robert and Willie Reale’s musical A Year With Frog and Toad.
Follow
two great friends, the cheerful and popular Frog and the
rather grumpy Toad through four fun-filled seasons. |
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For
more information call the Reif Box Office at 218-327-5780. |
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If You Give
a Pig a Party |
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dct.org |
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Friday, January 25, 2008
10am &12:30pm |
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Grades K-4
Study Guide (PDF) |
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The
Mouse, the Moose, and the Pig – together at last! Join all
three for the biggest party of the year. Fans will squeal
with delight when this little piggy decides to throw a
party. Because if you give a pig a party, she’s going to ask
for some balloons, and then she’s going to decorate the
house, and then she’ll put on her favorite party dress, and
then…
Dallas
Children’s Theater ON TOUR invites you to experience this
World Premiere musical celebration! |
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Old
Yeller |
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rosetheater.org |
Thursday, February
28, 2008
10am & 12:30pm |
Grades K-7
Study Guide (PDF) |
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Fourteen-year-old Travis is left with his mother and younger
brother in the late 1860s 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. |
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Since 1973,
San Jose Taiko (SJT) has mesmerized audiences with powerful
drumming. Performers express the beauty and harmony of the
human spirit through the voice of the taiko.
With its
roots in the folk tradition of Japan, taiko has served many
purposes. Priests used taiko to chase evil spirits and
insects from the rice fields; Samurai used taiko to bolster
courage and instill fear in the enemy; villagers used taiko
to pray for rain, to enliven festivals, and to give thanks
for bountiful harvests.
With the
power and beauty of taiko at its center, SJT aims to
transcend cultural boundaries and to foster greater
understanding of Japanese American culture. |
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San
Jose Taiko Drummers |
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taiko.org |
Grades 4-12
San Jose Taiko's KIDSWEB |
Friday, March 7, 2008
12:30pm |
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Miss Nelson
has a Field Day |
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rosetheater.org |
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Friday, April 4, 2008
10am & 12:30pm |
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Grade K-5
Study Guide (PDF) |
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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
principal. 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. |
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For
more information call the Reif Box Office at 218-327-5780. |
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This page
based on brochure design © 2007 dawn design |
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Special Bonus
- The
Nutcracker
Friday, December 7, 2007 - 12:30pm - Free
Admission
The Reif Dancers present the holiday classic
beloved around the world. Join Clara
on her fabulous adventure to the Land of the
Sweets where her Nutcracker Prince awaits
her. You will thrill to the battle
between the mice and soldiers and be swept
away by the Waltz of the Flowers.
Get into the holiday spirit and join us for
this annual tradition. |
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Performance Cost
All tickets are $6.00 per student. If paid less than one week
before the show, the ticket is $7.00. This is enforced to
give us adequate time to prepare the seating charts.
Reservations
Reservations will be filled as they are received starting
Monday, August 27th,
2007. Place by mail or phone at the Reif Box Office, 218-327-5780.
Performance Length
All performances are 60-75
minutes in length. Please call the Reif Center at 218-327-5780
for exact running time of shows.
Busses
We recommend planning for
busses to arrive 15-20 before the performance. This gives
students enough time to use the washroom and to settle into their
seats. We cannot delay the start of the show for late
arrivals!
Supervision
You will be allowed one
free admission per 15 paid tickets. Please provide an adequate
number of chaperones for your group.
Classroom Materials
Teachers will be provided with a study guide for each performance.
This will be sent with your confirmation letter about one month
prior to the performance. Study guides are also available on-line.
(Adobe Reader
required)
Special Needs
Students with disabilities are very welcome. Please indicate special needs and
required accommodations when ordering tickets. |
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Reif programming is made possible in part by a grant
provided by the Minnesota State Arts Board, through an
appropriation by the Minnesota Legislature and the
National Endowment for the Arts. The Reif Arts
Council also receives major programming support from the Blandin Foundation.
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