Book-It Arts & Education

BOOK-IT REPERTORY THEATRE’S ARTS & EDUCATION PROGRAM

2017-18 TOURING STORIES, RESIDENCIES, TEACHER TRAINING, & PERFORMANCES ADA’S VIOLIN • WHOOSH • INSIDE OUT AND BACK AGAIN

OUR MISSION:

To provide an interactive relationship between youth and literature through diverse theatrical productions and educational programs that promote the joy of reading, enhance student and teacher learning, and inspire the imagination.

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HELLO! BOOK-IT REPERTORY THEATRE’S ARTS AND EDUCATION PROGRAM is dedicated to inspiring people of all ages to read. We are proud to offer you an array of programs that provide forums for learning, growth, exploration, and participation in the intangible benefits of arts integration. Specifically, our touring program offers a diverse range of stories to schools, libraries, and community venues throughout Washington state.

The unique Book-It Style® helps students connect with books on multiple levels as they ask questions, exchange ideas, and make meaning out of what they read, see, and hear – all while being “up on their feet.”

I invite you to look over our brochure; please let my colleagues and I know how we can be of service to you in your classrooms.

Sincerely, Annie DiMartino Director of Education annied@book-it.org

TOUR DATES: OCT – DEC GRADES: K-6 THEMES: class status, family dynamics, recycling and sustainable lifestyle, music, community

ADA’S VIOLIN

In an effort to continue serving our diverse audience, this production will be performed bilingually in Spanish and English.

Contact our tour manager for more information.

206.428.6266

The Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay

by Susan Hood, Illustrated by Sally Wern Comport

Ada Ríos grew up in Cateura, a small, poor town built on a landfill in Paraguay.

Ada’s Abuela taught her to love music, but playing an instrument was out of her family’s reach. When music teacher Favio Chavez arrived, he had a crazy idea that might allow the children of Cateura to do more than dream of playing music: they would make instruments from materials from the trash heap. It worked! And now, the Recycled Orchestra plays all over the world. This true story inspires us to think creatively and work hard for the things that matter to us.

TOUR DATES: JAN - MARCH GRADES: K - 6 THEMES: science, innovative thinking, family dynamics, perseverance

WHOOSH! Lonnie Johnson’s Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions

by Chris Barton, Illustrated by Don Tate A love for

rockets, robots, inventions, and a mind for creativity were present in Lonnie Johnson’s early life. Growing up in a house full of brothers and sisters, Lonnie demonstrated persistence and a passion for problem-solving that became the cornerstone of his career as an engineer and his work with NASA. But it is Lonnie’s invention of the Super Soaker water gun that has made the most memorable splash in popular culture.

TOUR DATES: MARCH - JUNE GRADES: K - 6 THEMES: poetry, refugees, family dynamics, Vietnam War, dreams

INSIDE OUT AND BACK AGAIN

by Thanhha Lai For all the ten years of her life, Hà has only known

Saigon: the thrills of its markets, the joy of its traditions, and the warmth of her friends close by. But now the Vietnam War has reached her home. Hà and her family are forced to flee as Saigon falls, and they board a ship headed toward hope. In America, Hà discovers the foreign world of Alabama – the coldness of its strangers, the dullness of its food . . . and the strength of her very own family.

A TOURING PACKAGE… Includes a performance (35-45 minutes), study guide, and book Tours to schools, libraries, and community venues

Accommodates audiences ranging in size from 10-500 (maximum) in gyms, classrooms, auditoriums, and meeting rooms

Cost

if booked prior to Oct 31 is $600; $675 if booked after Oct 31.

Additional travel fees apply

FALL

GRADES K-6

Ada’s Violin The Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay by Susan Hood

GRADES K-6

oct - dec

Whoosh! Lonnie WINTER

Johnson’s Super Soaking

jan - mar

Stream of Inventions

by Chris Barton

GRADES K-6

SPRING Inside Out and

mar - june Back Again

by Thanhha Lai

POST-SHOW WORKSHOP CHOICES

Schools interested in adding a post-show workshop may do so when booking a tour. All workshops are offered for 35 students (max) and are determined by grade level.

Cost: first workshop is $150; additional workshops $100 each

THEMES IN MOTION

Students enter the world of the story using voice, body, and imagination to explore themes, characters, and events. 30-45 minutes.

Grades K-2

ADAPT IT! STAGE IT!

Students analyze a selection of text, adapt it in the Book-It Style, and stage it for an informal performance. 1 hour. Grades 3-8

BOOK YOUR TOURING STORY TODAY

(206) 428-6266 education@book-it.org

EDUCATION STAFF Annie DiMartino

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

Ms. DiMartino joined the Book-It team following her tenure at the Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, Conn. where she was in charge of all educational programming. During her years there, Ms. DiMartino expanded the Theatre’s Professional Development Program, In-school Residency Program, the Studio School, and started the Shake-it-Up Shakespeare Summer Youth Ensemble, for which she also directed the shows.

Dominic Lewis TOUR MANAGER

Mr. Lewis arrived at Book-It after taking part in TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s Artistic Engagement Apprenticeship Program, participating in projects within their marketing, education, and new works departments. A graduate of Santa Clara University, he worked on the Fine Arts Support Team, fostering engagement between the University and campus arts programs. His work can be found locally as an actor, director, and producer both onstage and behind the camera.

Book-It Teaching Artists

Our talented touring actors are also skilled teaching artists, trained in the Book-It Style and ready to lead student workshops and discussions.

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206.428.6266 education@book-it.org www.book-it.org

Book-It Repertory Theatre Seattle Center Armory 305 Harrison Street Seattle WA 98109