Zeiterion SchoolTime 2017-18 Brochure

2017-2018 SCHOOLTIME PERFORMANCES

ZEITERION PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Promoting education is one of the core values of The Zeiterion and an integral part of our mission. At the heart of our commitments lies the belief that learning in and through the arts can serve as a powerful tool for student achievement in the classroom and in life.

This season offers a wide range of opportunities for both students and teachers to explore the arts through performances, workshops, and residencies.

Education in the arts plays an integral role in the development of a child; connecting them more deeply to the world and opening them to new ways of seeing it! Not only do Schooltime performances enable students to explore concepts and themes they’re studying in their classroom but they also provide an alternative pathway to learning, foster empathy and understanding, boost critical thinking skills and spark meaningful discourse. Further, access to our performances can improve vocabulary and reading comprehension, nurture cultural awareness, and develop appreciation for the power of the imagination.

Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 508 997 5664

ABOUT THE SCHOOLTIME PERFORMANCE SERIES The Z’s Schooltime Performance Series features performances by some of the world’s most respected and famed theatrical, dance and musical companies. These engaging CURRICULUM-BASED PERFORMANCES are designed for students in grades K-12 and incorporate an array of subjects, themes, topics and issues of relevance; reaching nearly 20,000 students and teachers each year!

Shows occur during regular school hours and provide engaging learning experiences that enhance students’ knowledge of the content, create meaningful connections and foster their appreciation of the performing arts. The diversity of programs deepen, strengthen and develop children’s curiosity and creativity as well as nurture a better understanding of self, community and the world.

Productions are typically between 60 and 90 minutes in length. Each performance includes a TEACHER RESOURCE GUIDE which is helpful in preparing students for an enjoyable and educational theatre experience.

Included you’ll find discussion topics, resource materials, and classroom activities that extend the impact of the performance and promote learning across the curriculum.

These guides can be downloaded from our website, www.zeiterion.org/schooltime-series.

In conjunction with these performances, The Z often offers WORKSHOPS and IN-SCHOOL RESIDENCIES as well as POST-SHOW DISCUSSIONS with the artists and companies. Designed to enrich and deepen your students’ experience with the arts, these opportunities also excite and engage participants in the subject matter, provide greater insight, understanding, and interpretation of the content, and enhance their overall theatre experience.

OTHER Z EDUCATION INITIATIVES

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS

TEEN AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

CREATIVE CLASSROOM

The Z offers professional development workshops that provide teachers with the skills, knowledge and resources they need to successfully integrate the arts into their classroom. These in-depth workshops are taught by experts in the field, who possess extensive backgrounds in the arts, education and arts integration.

Encourage your students to join our Teen Ambassador Program! Open to students age 13-18. This FREE leadership program is ideal for students with an interest in the performing arts as well as those interested in writing! In the course of a school-year, students attend 6-8 mainstage performances, write reviews, attend workshops and masterclasses and complete community service hours.

Applications due Nov 1.

The Z’s Creative Classroom offers courses in the performing arts to learners of all ages and abilities in a variety of mediums.

For more information visit: www.zeiterion.org/ professional-development-for-teachers

Find out more here:

For more information visit: www.zeiterion.org/classes

www.zeiterion.org/teen-ambassador-program

GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

YOUR LOCAL CULTURAL COUNCIL

The Z recognizes that school budgets are under great strain.

Therefore listed here are resources that may be useful when looking for assistance for funding the cost of tickets and transportation.

Visit www.massculturalcouncil.org for more information.

Please note: grants from LCCs are reimbursement-based. The applicant must purchase tickets in advance.

Then, if approved for a grant, submit the proper paperwork to the LCC for reimbursement.

The application for LCC grants opens Sept 1st and the deadline to submit is October 16. The Z highly encourages teachers to take advantage of this opportunity!

The LCC Grant funds field trips to attend a performance at The Z for children, grades Pre-Kindergarten through 12, by subsidizing the cost of admission. Public, Private, and Parochial schools are all eligible for LCC Grants.

BIG YELLOW SCHOOL BUS

TARGET FIELD TRIP GRANTS

$200 grants awarded to meet the transportation costs of field trips. The application deadline is rolling. However, funds are released on a firstcome, first-served basis.

Target funds programs that allow students and teachers to learn in all kinds of settings.Target funds field trips that connect students’ classroom curriculum to out of school experiences.

www.massculturalcouncil.org/programs/bigyellow.asp

www.target.com Grant deadline is Oct 1st.

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Suggested Grades:

Toying with Science

2nd–6th

A Garry Krinsky Production A fast-paced, varied and dynamic program, Toying with Science combines circus skills, mime, original music, and audience involvement in the exploration of the scientific principles of gravity, leverage, fulcrums, and simple machines. Garry and his audience investigate basic scientific information and delve into the imaginations of scientists who have played important roles in the discovery of concepts that define our world.

Toying with Science brings a number of science-based toys to life with motion, music, humor, and insight.

RESCHEDULED

Wednesday February 28, 2018

Scientific Principles, Energy, Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions, Engineering/Design, Simple Machines

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10 am

Curriculum Connections:

Through the Eyes of a Friend The World of Anne Frank

Suggested Grades:

3rd–7th

A Living Voices Production Through The Eyes of a Friend is told from the view point of a fictional “best friend” of Anne Frank. The main character, Sarah, is a composite character inspired by the experiences and testimonies of many individuals who knew Anne Frank at certain points in her life as well as those young people who experienced the Holocaust throughout Europe. See the world of Anne Frank through the eyes of a friend and witness the pain, loss and hope of young people during the Holocaust. Living Voices presents a moving program that is a poignant portrait of friendship and survival.

Thursday November 16, 2017 10 am and 12:30 pm This performance will take place at the Whaling Museum Theatre

EVENT SPONSOR

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Curriculum Connections: Reading for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Reading: Literature, Integration of Knowledge and Ideas, Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and Collaboration, Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas, Language: Knowledge of Language, Vocabulary Acquisition and Use, Speaking and Listening, Holocaust Education, World War II, US and World History The Z is pleased to present this multi-media presentation from Living Voices.

Using historical perspectives based on real people and events, this dynamic production combines live performance with video, audio, visual aids and discussion. Historical film footage and photographs, blended with audio and presented in synchronization with a solo actor, gives the audience a chance to experience how the world looked, sounded and felt during a significant time in history. An engaging educational experience!

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Suggested Grades:

PreK–4th

A Very Electric Christmas A Lightwire Theater Production Brighten your holidays with Lightwire Theater’s A Very Electric Christmas. Audiences of all ages will treasure this magical and captivating tale of family, friendship and hope set to timeless holiday hits including Nat King Cole, Mariah Carey and Tchaikovsky. In this wonderful story, Santa’s helpers are putting the final touches on presents as a young bird named Max and his family head south for the winter. When Max gets blown off course during a snowstorm, he ends up alone and lost at the North Pole.

As he tries to make his way home, his adventure begins when he encounters friendly caroling worms, dancing poinsettias, Nutcracker soldiers, mischievous mice and an evil Rat King. This delightful holiday production will make children wide-eyed with delight and warm even the smallest of hearts.

10 am

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Monday December 4, 2017

Curriculum Connections: Visual and Performing Arts, Purposes and Meanings in the Arts, Concepts of Style, Stylistic Influence and Stylistic Change

Suggested Grades:

1st–7th

A Christmas Carol A Theatreworks USA Production Catch the holiday spirit with this musical interpretation of the Charles Dickens classic!

Humorous and touching with witty dialogue and fresh new songs, conveying Dickens’ original message that the holiday season should be a “kind, forgiving, charitable time”, a sentiment which still rings true today. Tis the season for merriment and fun!

Friday December 15, 2017 10 am and 12:30 pm

Curriculum Connections: Reading: Literature, Integration of Knowledge and Ideas, Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and Collaboration, Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas, Language: Knowledge of Language, Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 508 997 5664

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K–3rd

Two age groups available!

4th–6th

Math Maniac In his fast-paced, up-beat, interactive and highly visual demonstrations, The Math Maniac proves that learning math and fun go together naturally. And because the content of this program is 100% supportive of core curriculum in math, whether students are reviewing the material, previewing the material or learning the material for the first time, not one minute is wasted, not one learning opportunity is lost! Students have so much fun they don’t even know they’re learning.

Tuesday January 30, 2018

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10 am for grades K-3rd 12:30 pm for grades 4th-6th

Curriculum Connections: Fractions, Arithmetic, Probability, Patterns, Money, Place Values, Operations, Geometry, Word Problems, Percentages

Suggested Grades:

3rd–8th

Freedom Riders A MadRiver Theatreworks Production

Tuesday February 13, 2018 10 am

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Curriculum Connections: Civil Rights Movement, US History, Civics and Government, Visual and Performing Arts, Interdisciplinary Connections

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Set in 1961, fifteen years after the United States Supreme Court had outlawed segregation, bus lines and cities throughout the South still enforced a rigid system of separating black and white citizens. The Freedom Riders, both black and white Americans, from the North and the South, decided to travel together on buses that crossed state lines despite the hateful segregation and racism that had a strong hold in so many parts of the United States. The unforgettable heroes, and the facts behind the events portrayed in Freedom Riders, are essential to a full understanding of the Civil Rights era and American history.

This new play, with original songs and music, explores the valiant and courageous personalities behind one of the most critical chapters in the history of the Civil Rights movement. Freedom Riders demonstrates the importance of working together to affect change and specifically how non-violent protests were used to focus attention on the cruelties of segregation.

Tuesday March 6, 2018

EVENT SPONSOR

10 am and 12:30 pm This performance will take place at the Whaling Museum Theatre

Curriculum Connections:

La Causa

Suggested Grades:

4th–8th

A Living Voices Production In the late 1960’s a new movement changed the lives of Latin American farm workers who fought for civil rights, battled racism and indecent working conditions. Experience this chapter of American history as one young woman balances the demands of her family and culture and fights to see her people free of poverty.

Immigration, Role of Immigration in US History, Civil Rights The Z is pleased to present this multi-media presentation from Living Voices. Using historical perspectives based on real people and events, this dynamic production combines live performance with video, audio, visual aids and discussion.

Historical film footage and photographs, blended with audio and presented in synchronization with a solo actor, gives the audience a chance to experience how the world looked, sounded and felt during a significant time in history. An engaging educational experience!

of their dancing or the beauty of their singing that rivets the attention, but the sheer joy and love that emanates from their being.”

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It isn’t merely the “grace and power

- PAUL SIMON

Suggested Grades:

All Ages

Ladysmith Black Mambazo The joyous and uplifting musical voices of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, referred to by Nelson Mandela as ‘South Africa’s cultural ambassadors’, combine the complex rhythms and harmonies of their Zulu traditions to the sounds and sentiments of gospel music.

Well known for their vocal styles of isicathamiya and mbube, this four-time Grammy Award Winning ensemble has been warming the hearts of audiences worldwide for over 50 years!

Monday March 12, 2018 10 am

Curriculum Connections: World Cultures, Cultural Sensitivity, Visual and Performing Arts, Singing, Purposes and Meanings in the Arts, Interdisciplinary Connections

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Suggested Grades:

K–5th

Charlotte's Web A Theatreworks USA Production 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 – she will create a “miracle.” 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. This treasured tale, featuring mad-cap and endearing farm animals, explores bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship.

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Monday March 26, 2018 10 am and 12:30 pm

Suggested Grades:

7th–12th

HARPER LEE’S

To Kill a Mockingbird New Repertory Theatre’s Classic Repertory Company Harper Lee’s masterpiece about race, justice, and coming of age in the South is brought to life by the actors of Classic Repertory Company. This inventive adaptation utilizes a streamlined set, and original music to put the story front and center. Empower your students to see the story from a new perspective! This performance includes a post-show conversation with the cast.

Tuesday March 27, 2018 9:30 am A Special 90 Minute Production

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Curriculum Connections: Reading: Literature, Integration of Knowledge and Ideas, Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and Collaboration, Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas, Language: Knowledge of Language, Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

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Curriculum Connections: Reading: Literature, Integration of Knowledge and Ideas, Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and Collaboration, Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas, Language: Knowledge of Language, Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

Suggested Grades:

4th–12th

Black Violin Virtuoso violinists Wil B and Kev Marcus meld highbrow and pop culture through a fusion of classical, jazz, hiphop, blues and R&B. Wil B. explains “We encourage kids to think creatively, to take what they love doing and try to come up with something no one has ever done before.

And that doesn’t just apply to playing violin or even music, but whatever it is you decide to do.” Black Violin has collaborated with the likes of P.Diddy, Kanye West, 50 Cent, Tom Petty, Aerosmith, Aretha Franklin, and The Eagles.

Friday April 6, 2018 10 am

Curriculum Connections: Visual and Performing Arts, Playing an Instrument, Purposes and Meanings in the Arts, Interdisciplinary Connections, Self-Efficacy

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Suggested Grades:

2nd–6th

The Lightning Thief A Theatreworks USA Production Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school...again. And that’s the least of his troubles. Lately, mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy’s Greek mythology textbook and into his life. And worse, he’s angered a few of them. Zeus’s master lightning bolt has been stolen and Percy is the prime suspect.

Now Percy has ten days to find and return Zeus’s stolen property and bring peace to a warring Mount Olympus. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the true thief: he must come to terms with the father who abandoned him; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and unravel a treachery more powerful than the gods themselves. Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan.

Tuesday April 10, 2018 10 am and 12:30 pm

Curriculum Connections: Reading: Literature, Integration of Knowledge and Ideas, Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and Collaboration, Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas, Language: Knowledge of Language, Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 508 997 5664

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Suggested Grades:

7th–12th

The Things They Carried A Literature to Life Production A classic work of American literature that has not stopped changing minds and lives since it burst onto the literary scene, The Things They Carried is a ground-breaking meditation on war, memory, imagination, and the redemptive power of storytelling. The Things They Carried depicts the men of Alpha Company and the character Tim O’Brien, who has survived his tour in Vietnam to become a father and writer at the age of forty-three. With original cello music as underscoring, the audience lays witness to the complex issues of war and the universal struggle of the soldier. This solo performance presents a blurred line between truth and reality, fact and fiction that takes audiences of all ages on an unforgettable and thought provoking journey.

Thursday April 12, 2018

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9:30 am

Friday April 13, 2018

Curriculum Connections:

9:30 am

EVENT SPONSOR

Vietnam War, Reading: Literature, Integration of Knowledge and Ideas, Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and Collaboration, Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas, Language: Knowledge of Language, Vocabulary Acquisition and Use.

Two Shows! A Special 90 Minute Performance This performance will take place at the Whaling Museum Theatre

Suggested Grades:

The Great Gatsby

8th–12th

A National Players Production In a time where success is expected and excess celebrated, Jay Gatsby is a god among men, yet without the love of Mrs. Daisy Buchanan, he is unfulfilled. This fast-paced adaptation of Fitzgerald's novel brings the Jazz Age of New York to life as Daisy's cousin Nick guides us through a world where love, opportunity, deception, and tragedy are always just around the corner.

Thursday May 3, 2018 9:30 am A Special 90 Minute Production

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Curriculum Connections: Reading: Literature, Integration of Knowledge and Ideas, Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and Collaboration, Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas, Language: Knowledge of Language, Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

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Suggested Grades:

PreK–3rd

Curious George A Theatreworks USA Production Join the inquisitive and lovable little monkey, Curious George, the star of books, movies and the award winning PBS television show in this delightful new musical.

All–You-Can-Eat Meatball Day came just once a year. George had been waiting all month for that day, a day almost bigger than his birthday! On Meatball Day, George helped his friend Chef Pisghetti cook some delicious meatballs, and serve them to the hungry crowd. But this year, the crowd had vanished! Something was keeping people away. Something pretty big. And that “something” was Phinneas T. Lightspeed and his speedy Meatballs O’Matic machine. In despair, Chef Pisghetti vows to cook no more. Determined to help his friend, George goes on a mission to enter the Chef’s meatballs in the world-famous Golden Meatball Contest…in Rome. With every swing and flip, George takes the audience through a fun-filled adventure in which he learns more about Rome...and meatballs...and the “secret ingredient” to cooking!

10 am and 12:30 pm

Curriculum Connections:

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Monday May 21, 2018

Reading: Literature, Integration of Knowledge and Ideas, Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and Collaboration, Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas, Language: Knowledge of Language, Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

Suggested Grades:

K–5th

Junie B. Jones A Theatreworks USA Production Based on the books by Barbara Park, this musical documents the life and times of the spirited Junie B. Jones, who is learning what it means to finally be in the first grade-including making new friends, getting glasses and helping out in the lunch room.

She even turns a kickball failure into a half-time-show success!

Junie keeps track of these momentous events by writing in her very own Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal. Navigating the ups and downs of elementary school has never been so fun!

Friday June 1, 2018 10 am and 12:30 pm

Curriculum Connections: Reading: Literature, Integration of Knowledge and Ideas, Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and Collaboration, Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas, Language: Knowledge of Language, Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 508 997 5664

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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When should we book?

Our shows are extremely popular.

Please make your request early to avoid disappointment. Once a performance has been selected and confirmed by The Z, make sure the date is on your school’s master calendar. Our reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis, and it may be difficult to reschedule if a conflict develops.

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Who do we call with a performance or booking question?

Contact our Education Department by calling 508-997-5664 x129 Monday-Friday between 9AM and 5PM.

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Who/What is the School Representative?

The SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVE is the point person for the field trip. This person is responsible for distributing important information to other teachers attending the trip as well as notifying The Z of any changes to the reservation.

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How long are the performances?

Performances are approximately 60 minutes, unless otherwise noted.

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Prepare your students for their theatre experience with a pre-performance lesson! Check out our Teacher Resource Guides for ideas, lesson plans, background information and more!

Resource Guides are available at www.zeiterion.org/schooltime-series.

Also consider reviewing proper theatre etiquette and behavior with your class, see page 13.

How much are tickets?

Performance prices range from $8 to $12 each. See ticket request form for specific prices. With every 10 tickets purchased, you receive 1 free adult/chaperone ticket.

Additional chaperones and parents are welcome to attend the performances at the published ticket price.

When do we pay?

Invoices are mailed upon receipt of your request form. Payment (or purchase order) is due 30 days prior to the performance. If neither payment nor a purchase order is received at least 30 days prior to the performance your seats may be released to the next school on the waiting list.

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What are the cancellation policies?

How do I prepare my students for the performance?

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How do we arrange for special assistance?

The Z will gladly make the necessary arrangements and accommodations but can only do so with sufficient notice.

Please notify us at the time of booking if anyone needs accessible seating or assistance (wheelchair, hearingimpaired, etc.).

All cancellations must be made in writing 60 DAYS PRIOR TO THE PERFORMANCE. No refund will be issued if your order is not cancelled within the 60 day time frame. Cancellations by The Z rarely occur, but if they do, you will receive a full refund.

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What happens if the weather is bad on the day of the performance?

The Z is contractually obligated to pay artists regardless of weather conditions.

If your school is cancelled due to bad weather, The Z cannot refund your payment, but with your written request, we will try to accommodate your group at another performance.

SEATS FILL QUICKLY! SUBMIT PAGE 15 TO REQUEST YOUR FIELD TRIP TODAY!

HATS OFF TO THE Z’S VOLUNTEERS!

For more information of volunteer opportunities at The Z, contact Dori Legge, 508-997-5664 x129.

Hats off to The Z’s volunteers who helps students and teachers have a wonderful experience at the theatre. These dedicated individuals provide an extraordinary service to the children of the South Coast, the community and to the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center.

Here’s how students can help:

THEATRE BEHAVIOR

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It is important to remain seated throughout the entire performance.

Restroom visits are best made before the show begins.

The Z realizes that attending a Schooltime performance may be the first introduction to attending a live performance for many students. A live theatrical production is exciting and vibrant. The actors, the audience, and the backstage personnel are all part of the experience.

Your students, as part of the audience, play an important role in the atmosphere of the production. Please remind your class that everyone will have a wonderful time by remembering their theatre etiquette.

Lights Out = Quiet Time. When the lights in the theatre dim to blackout, this is a signal that the show is about to begin. Please make sure to settle down and get ready for the performance.

Cell Phones and other electronic devices are prohibited.

Noises from electronic devices are highly distracting to the performers so please make sure they are turned off.

Give your full attention and energy to the performers.

In return, the performers give it back to you with a better performance.

Don’t talk or whisper during the show unless you are asked. It can be disruptive to the performers.

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Our friends at the Eastern Massachusetts Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society donate their talent at each Schooltime performance with lively play of The Z’s Wurlitzer pipe organ!

Show the performers your appreciation for their efforts! When there are parts that you particularly enjoy, you should feel free to laugh and clap.

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Please do not put your feet on the seats or other furnishings.

Please do not run anywhere; you and your friends can get hurt!

We hope you enjoy this theater experience and that you will return, either with your class or with your friends and family, to enjoy other presentations that may interest you!

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BOOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Our shows book quickly!

We strongly encourage you to order in advance to avoid disappointment!

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Complete the request form found on page 15 or online at www.zeiterion.org/schooltime-series.

It is important that all sections of this form are completed. Of special importance are the school representative’s email address, an evening or weekend phone number, and your principal’s signature.

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Estimate your group’s numbers as closely as possible. (within 10% of final number) Plan on one complimentary chaperone ticket for each 10 paid student tickets.

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Submit the form

online at www.zeiterion.org/schooltime-series by fax to 508-999-5956 or by mail to Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.

After sending your request form, expect an email confirmation from The Z within 5 business days and an invoice shortly thereafter.

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ADJUSTING YOUR RESERVATION Notification of changes in attendance numbers must be made IN WRITING 60 days prior to the performance. Changes within 60 days of the performance are permitted, however, your original number of tickets ordered can only be reduced by 10% within this time frame.

Changes increasing the original number of seats are welcome but subject to availability. All changes MUST be made 72 hours prior to the performance.

Final payment is due 30 days prior to performance.

We accept school checks, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX or Discover.

If payment or purchase order is not received by due date, unpaid seats may be released for other schools to purchase. Day-of or post-performance payments are not permitted.

DIRECTIONS TO THE Z

684 Purchase Street—Downtown New Bedford Please plan to arrive at the theatre 20-30 minutes before performance time.

From Points North: Take Route 24 South to exit 12 (Route 140 South). Continue on Route 140 to exit 2E (Route 195 East) and follow as stated below.

From Points East or West: Take Route 195 to exit 15 (Route 18/ Downtown). Move to the center lane and at the second set of lights take a right (onto Union Street). Proceed up Union Street and take a left at the fourth set of lights (South Sixth Street). Follow South Sixth Street and take your first left onto Spring Street. Continue down Spring Street until you reach the intersection of Spring Street and Purchase Street. When space is available pull up alongside the Zeiterion to disembark.

Bus Parking: Buses are sent to the ferry parking lot (Whale’s Tooth Parking Lot), located on the street that runs parallel to Route 18 (Macarthur Drive into Acushnet Avenue). It is very important that your bus parks at this lot only. In order to dismiss easily and in a timely manner, it is essential that we know where all the buses are located.

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ARRIVAL/ DISMISSAL POLICIES Please allow yourself plenty of time to get here. If you are going to be late please call The Z at 508-997-5664 so that we may try to make adjustments.

Buses should stop alongside the north side of The Z (Spring Street). Please do not disembark until met by a Zeiterion staff member. The bus driver and one teacher will be given corresponding bus numbers used for dismissal.

Seating is done by bus and not by school. The Z does its best to seat large groups together, however, if buses arrive separately groups may be broken up.

Once inside, please make final seating arrangements after you’ve been assigned a section by an usher.

Following the performance, departure is coordinated from the stage by a Zeiterion staff member. Buses are called by the bus numbers assigned upon arrival. Please note that buses are not always called numerically. Your patience here is appreciated.

2017–2018 SEASON REQUEST FORM SECTION 1 – PERFORMANCE SELECTION Please complete all 4 sections PERFORMANCE

SAMPLE

DATE

SUGGESTED

GRADE LEVEL

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TIME

(Circle One)

10am

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Anne Frank off-site

3rd-7th

11/16/17

10am

A Very Electric Christmas

PreK-4th

12/4/17

10am

A Christmas Carol

1st-7th

12/15/17

10am

Math Maniac!

K-3rd

1/30/18

10am

Math Maniac!

4th-6th

1/30/18

Freedom Riders

3rd-8th

2/13/18

12:30pm

GRADE

ATTENDING

4, 5, 6

# OF STUDENTS (Paid Tickets)

150

# FREE ADULT TICKETS

TOTAL SEATS

(1 free w/ 10 students)

REQUESTED (students + adults)

15

165

12:30pm 12:30pm 12:30pm

10am

Toying with Science

2nd-6th

2/28/18

10am

La Causa off-site

4th-8th

3/6/18

10am

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

All ages

3/12/18

10am

Charlotte's Web

K-5th

3/26/18

10am

12:30pm 12:30pm

# PAID TICKETS

TICKET PRICE

TOTAL DUE

150

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To Kill a Mockingbird

7th-12th

3/27/18

9:30am

X

$8

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Black Violin

4th-12th

4/6/18

10am

X

$10

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$8

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The Lightning Thief

2nd-6th

4/10/18

10am

The Things They Carried off-site

12:30pm

7th-12th

4/12/18

9:30am

X

$10

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$

The Things They Carried off-site

7th-12th

4/13/18

9:30am

X

$10

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The Great Gatsby

8th-12th

5/3/18

9:30am

X

$9

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Curious George

PreK-3rd

5/21/18

10am

12:30pm

Junie B. Jones

K-5th

6/1/18

10am

12:30pm

$8

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SECTION 2 – PATRON INFORMATION SCHOOL NAME SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVE/CONTACT PERSON (REQUIRED) EMAIL ADDRESS (REQUIRED) CLASSROOM TEACHER(S) SCHOOL STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP SCHOOL PHONE #

EXT #

Does anyone in your group have special seating needs? (Wheelchair, Sight, etc.)

EVENING/WEEKEND PHONE # (REQUIRED) YES

NO

Please explain:

SECTION 3 – PRINCIPAL SIGNATURE (REQUIRED)

IMPORTANT I understand the Zeiterion’s Theatre’s cancellation policy and that if payment is not received by the Zeiterion 30 DAYS PRIOR to performance date, the seats I have requested may be released for sale to other groups.

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL SIGNATURE (REQUIRED) SCHOOL PRINCIPAL NAME (please print) SCHOOL PRINCIPAL EMAIL ADDRESS

The Z is committed to protecting the privacy and safety of all students. On occasion, The Z may use a photographer to capture the excitement of the Schooltime shows for publication including but not limited to print and electronic publications. If you are aware of any students that cannot have their picture taken, please contact The Z’s education staff at 508-997-5664.

SECTION 4 – PAYMENT (REQUIRED)

MY SCHOOL PLANS TO PAY WITH:

o CHECK o PURCHASE ORDER o BILL MY:

VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVER

CREDIT CARD # EXP DATE CVV NAME ON CARD SIGNATURE AMOUNT

www.zeiterion.org To request your group’s space, FAX THIS FORM TO: 508-999-5956 OR MAIL TO: Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase St. New Bedford, MA 02740

The Zeiterion’s Educational programs are supported in part by grants from the

MASSACHUSETTS CULTURAL COUNCIL NEW BEDFORD DAY NURSERY BRISTOL COUNTY SAVINGS BANK THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS GRIMSHAW GUDEWICZ FOUNDATION THE ISLAND FOUNDATION and our members and donors.

CORPORATE SPONSOR