EDUCATION & COMMUNITY GUIDE
Dear Friends, It has been almost ten months since I joined the Orpheum team. Those ten months have been some of the most enriching, inspiring, and eye-opening of my life. There is so much talent in the Mid-South and it is our pleasure and honor to nurture that talent and use the arts to build and strengthen communities. This guide is meant to give you a taste of all that we have to offer in terms of our programs. From school field trips to performing arts workshops, teacher professional development, summer camps, and more, we hope that you will find something in which you want to participate! We are especially excited to launch our new Saturday Series! We listened to your feedback and have moved our popular “entertainment for all” shows to Saturday mornings at a more accessible time. We’re also adding pre and post show engagement activities to bring audiences together and create fun for the whole family beyond the footlights. We are expanding our popular Broadway 101 and 101 Jr. series to include what goes on behind the scenes with a new Backstage 101 program. I’m also thrilled to share that Memphis is one of only four cities to pilot the expansion of New York City-based organization SAY: the Stuttering Association for the Young with this fall’s Camp SAY Across the USA: Memphis. This intensive weekend camp brings young people who stutter together in a safe and supportive environment where they use the arts to express themselves, build confidence, and forge a support system through friendships. Camp SAY is being offered to participants at no cost. None of our programs would be possible without the support of our generous sponsors. I want to thank them, along with all of you, for your continued investment in our commitment to arts education and community engagement. I look forward to seeing you at the Halloran Centre or the Orpheum soon! Yours in community,
Jennifer McGrath Vice President of Education Orpheum Theatre Group
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STUDENT MATINEE SERIES FIELD TRIPS INTERACTIVE FIELD TRIPS
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HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE AWARDS
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BROADWAY & BACKSTAGE 101 WORKSHOPS PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOPS SATURDAY SERIES
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TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUMMER CAMPS
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MENDING HEARTS CAMP
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CAMP SAY ACROSS THE USA: MEMPHIS
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STAR COUNCIL & KIDS’ NIGHT ON BROADWAY
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SCHOLARSHIPS, FINANCIAL AID & SOCIAL MEDIA FIELD TRIP REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support!
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STUDENT MATINEE SERIES FIELD TRIPS Classrooms from throughout the Mid-South are invited to daytime performances of specially curated educational shows with curriculum tie-ins. Since 2002, the Orpheum Theatre Group’s Student Matinee Series has inspired thousands of Mid-South students to explore the boundless possibilities of imagination. We bring high-quality theatre for young audiences from around the world to the Orpheum Theatre and Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education to educate and entertain students ranging from Pre-K through high school. Supplemental materials are available to help instructors connect the stage with the classroom curriculum. Information regarding Arts Integration grant opportunities is available on our website. Registration information is available on page 23.
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Grades 1-5
All Ages
Grades K-5
Story Pirates: Stuck in the Stone Age & Other Stories
VOICE POWER! September 27-28, 2018 Halloran Centre
October 25-26, 2018 Halloran Centre
All Ages
Infinitus November 15-16, 2018 Halloran Centre Grades 6-9
Ballet Memphis’ Nutcracker
Hattiloo Theatre’s I, Too, Am America
December 6-7, 2018 Orpheum Theatre
February 7-8, 2019 Halloran Centre Grades
Grades
Pre-K - 2
Pre-K - 3
Grades 1-5
Me...Jane: The Dreams and Adventures of Young Jane Goodall February 20-21, 2019 Orpheum Theatre
The Rainbow Fish
Shh! We Have a Plan
Ballet Memphis’ Giselle
March 7-8, 2019 Orpheum Theatre
April 4-5, 2019 Halloran Centre
April 12, 2019 Orpheum Theatre
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Grades 2+
INTERACTIVE FIELD TRIPS Interactive Field Trips give students the opportunity to participate in acting, music, dancing, and creative writing classes. Students of all ages are invited to join local teaching artists in the Halloran Centre classrooms for fun and engaging learning. Interactive Field Trips build students’ speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills and are appropriate for all experience and ability levels. Group minimums and maximums vary by field trip.
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Grades Pre-K - 2
STEPPING INTO THE STORY: CREATIVE DRAMA Stepping Into the Story: Creative Drama gives students the opportunity to explore movement and creativity inspired by the shows in the Orpheum’s Student Matinee Series. This two-hour workshop (9am-11am) encourages imagination, connects to popular literature, and builds students’ speaking/listening skills. • Tuesday, September 11, 2018 • Tuesday, November 6, 2018 • Monday, January 28, 2019 • Monday, February 11, 2019 • Monday, April 15, 2019 (Homeschool only)
Grades 3-8
Grades 6-12
BROADWAY SAMPLER The Broadway Sampler field trip gives students the opportunity to participate in singing, dancing, and acting classes inspired by the Orpheum’s Broadway season. This three-hour workshop (9am12pm) builds students’ speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills and is appropriate for all experience and ability levels. • Monday, August 27, 2018 (Homeschool only) • Monday, September 17, 2018 • Tuesday, October 16, 2018 • Tuesday, November 27, 2018 • Tuesday, January 29, 2019 • Monday, February 25, 2019 • Tuesday, March 19, 2019 • Monday, April 8, 2019
WRITING COMES ALIVE: PLAYWRITING THROUGH IMPROVISATION Using active games and creative exercises, students will learn the principles of dramatic writing through a unique improvisational lens. This three-hour field trip (9am-12pm) builds students’ confidence and develops creative writing skills for students of all levels and abilities. • Monday, October 29, 2018 • Monday, December 3, 2018 • Monday, March 4, 2019 • Monday, April 15, 2019 (Homeschool only)
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HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE AWARDS SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 10th ANNIVERSARY HSMTA SHOW: Thursday, May 23, 2019 The Orpheum’s High School Musical Theatre Awards program supports, promotes, and enhances high school musical theatre by recognizing achievements in all areas of the art form and bringing together hundreds of students from all over the Mid-South region to share their talents and collaborate with one another. This program is part of the Jimmy Awards, the National High School Musical Theatre Awards program sponsored by the Broadway League, that includes 40 programs from across the country. By coming together for a week-long intensive process, students gain new skills, inspire one another, and build a network of friends and peers that extends far beyond the footlights. The year of high school musicals concludes in a Tony Awards-style celebration of the passion, dedication, and energy of all students and teachers involved in producing musical theatre. Participants gather at the historic Orpheum Theatre for a not-to be-missed night of performance and awards presentation, and two leading actors are sent to New York City to perform on Broadway as part of the culminating Jimmy Awards. 8
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS IN 2019!
For schools interested in participating, contact Lindsay Krosnes at krosnes@orpheum-memphis.com by September 7.
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BROADWAY 101 WORKSHOPS BROADWAY 101 gives students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to learn songs and choreography from Broadway professionals. Registration includes a workshop with a touring company cast member of a Broadway show, a special Q&A session for an inside look at professional theatre, a personalized keepsake lanyard, pre-show dinner, and a ticket to the show following the workshop. For students in grades 3-6 we offer BROADWAY 101 JR. where your little ones can learn from big talent! Registration includes a workshop with a touring company cast member of a Broadway show, a special Q&A session, and a personalized keepsake lanyard. Broadway 101 Jr. does not include tickets to a performance. With BACKSTAGE 101, students in grades 7-12 get an inside look at technical theatre. Registration
NEW! includes a workshop with a touring crew member of a Broadway show, a special Q&A session, a
personalized keepsake lanyard, pre-show dinner, and a ticket to the show following the workshop. Ticket prices and times vary by workshop. Visit the website for complete information. 10
SCHOOL OF ROCK • BROADWAY 101 — Thursday, October 11, 2018 • 4:30pm • BROADWAY 101 JR. — Friday, October 12, 2018 • 4:30pm
LES MISERABLES • BROADWAY 101 — Thursday, November 29, 2018 • 4:30pm • BACKSTAGE 101 — Thursday, November 29, 2018 • 4:30pm
WAITRESS • BROADWAY 101 — Thursday, January 17, 2019 • 4:30pm • BACKSTAGE 101 — Thursday, January 17, 2019 • 4:30pm
ON YOUR FEET! • BROADWAY 101 — Thursday, February 14, 2019 • 4:30pm
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF • BROADWAY 101 — Thursday, March 21, 2019 • 4:30pm • BROADWAY 101 JR. — Friday, March 22, 2019 • 4:30pm
ANASTASIA • BROADWAY 101 — Thursday, June 6, 2019 • 4:30pm • BACKSTAGE 101 — Thursday, June 6, 2019 • 4:30pm • BROADWAY 101 JR. — Friday, June 7, 2019 • 4:30pm
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PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOPS With vast rehearsal space and state-of-the-art equipment, the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education is the perfect place to learn the ins and outs of theatre. From college audition preparation to stage combat to behind-the-scenes stage management, our performing arts workshops help students expand and develop theatre skills in a variety of areas. Tuition and times vary and new workshops are added year round. Visit the website for complete information.
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COLLEGE AUDITION PREP — Grades 9-12 Led by professionals seasoned in the audition and admission process, this workshop allows students to receive guidance on choosing the right monologue and song, and helps them prepare to rock a college audition. • Saturday, September 29, 2018 • 10am-4pm
MUSICAL THEATRE BOOTCAMP: MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6-8 Learn the ins and outs of musical theatre. This workshop covers dancing, singing, and acting using songs from the musical theatre canon. • Wednesday, October 10, 2018 • 9:30am-3pm
MUSICAL THEATRE BOOTCAMP: HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9-12 Dance! Sing! Act! This intensive will cover vocal, dance, and acting techniques. Students will develop characters, explore scene study, and learn musical theatre choreography. • Thursday, October 11, 2018 • 10am-3pm
ACTING THE MONOLOGUE — Grades 7-12 Students will be guided through selecting, analyzing, and performing a monologue to expand their audition repertoire and gain new skills in their acting toolkit. • Thursday, December 20, 2018 • 10am-2pm • Friday, December 21, 2018 • 10am-2pm
OPEN JAR WORKSHOP — Grades 7-College Senior If you have ever dreamt of performing on a Broadway stage, then this is the workshop for you! Open Jar provides the opportunity to dance and sing one-on-one with Broadway professionals. • Saturday, January 5, 2019 • 10am-2pm
STAGE MANAGEMENT FOR STUDENTS — Grades 9-12 Explore the basics of managing the audition, rehearsal, and production process. Work through setting up your script, taking blocking notes, and getting ready for a show’s technical rehearsals. • Saturday, January 19, 2019 • 10am-2pm
STAGE COMBAT FOR STUDENTS — Grades 9-12 Learn the fundamentals of creating safe, believable fighting for the stage. This workshop will focus on creating trusting connections between acting partners to create fun action-packed sequences. • Saturday, January 19, 2019 • 10am-2pm
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We invite you to attend special Saturday performances at 10am with pre and post show interactive experiences for all. The Saturday Series features everything from classic book adaptations to empowering hip-hop performances. Engagement activities will vary with each show and may include workshops with teaching artists, crafts, food trucks, and more! Single tickets are $15 and group rates are available for groups of 10 or more. Visit our website for complete descriptions of each Saturday Series show and up to date information on engagement activities as they are announced. 14
Ages 5 - 11
Ages 6 - 11
VOICE POWER!
Story Pirates: Stuck in the Stone Age & Other Stories
September 29, 2018 • Halloran Centre
October 27, 2018 • Halloran Centre All Ages
Ages 11 - 15
Infinitus
Hattiloo Theatre’s I, Too, Am America
November 17, 2018 • Halloran Centre
February 9, 2019 • Halloran Centre Ages 3-9
Ages 3-8
The Rainbow Fish
Shh! We Have a Plan
March 9, 2019 • Orpheum Theatre
April 6, 2019 • Halloran Centre
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TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Kennedy Center Arts Integration The Orpheum Theatre Group is excited to be a Kennedy Center Partners in Education team, in collaboration with Shelby County Schools. Through this program, OTG brings Kennedy Center teaching artists to work with classroom teachers from across the Mid-South. These arts integration specialists provide educators with tools and strategies to transform classrooms. Arts integration, as defined by the Kennedy Center, is “an approach to teaching in which students construct and demonstrate understanding through an art form.” This method allows students to learn in an innovative and engaging way and is proven to increase literacy, raise test scores, and help develop key communication skills. Teacher Training Workshops Throughout the year, the Orpheum Theatre Group brings in professionals to guide teachers through the ins and outs of theatre. From creating a season of high school theatre to managing what goes on behind the scenes, these workshops will give educators the tools they need to bring theatre to life for their students. Visit our website for detailed descriptions of each class and updates on new classes as they are added.
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KENNEDY CENTER ARTS INTEGRATION
LAYING A FOUNDATION — DEFINING ARTS INTEGRATION Workshop Instructor: Jamin Carter Tuesday, September 18, 2018 • 4:15pm-7:15pm This class is a pre-requisite for other Arts Integration classes
SHADOW PUPPETRY Workshop Instructor: Kim McCormack Monday, October 22, 2018 • 4:15pm-7:15pm
SHADOW BOX PORTRAITS - CREATING 3D DISPLAYS* Workshop Instructor: Kim McCormack Tuesday, October 23, 2018 • 4:15pm-7:15pm
LAYING A FOUNDATION — DEFINING ARTS INTEGRATION Workshop Instructor: Jamin Carter Wednesday, January 9, 2019 • 4:15pm-7:15pm This class is a pre-requisite for other Arts Integration classes
A PLAYFUL APPROACH TO WRITING* Workshop Instructor: Mary Hall Surface Monday, January 28, 2019 • 4:15pm-7:15pm
STANDING IN A CHARACTER’S SHOES Workshop Instructor: Mary Hall Surface Tuesday, January 29, 2019 • 4:15pm-7:15pm
TELLING YOUR STORY THROUGH THE BEAT OF JAZZ Workshop Instructor: Imani Gonzalez Tuesday, March 26, 2019 • 4:15pm-7:15pm
2019 TEACHER SUMMER INSTITUTE Workshop Instructor: Melanie Rick June 10-14, 2019 • 9am-4pm *These workshops were developed in association with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and are partially underwritten by the U.S. Department of Education and the National Committee for the Performing Arts.
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SUMMER CAMPS Each summer the Orpheum Theatre Group presents a variety of camps for students entering third grade to recent high school graduates. These week-long day camps will engage students in the world of performing arts. Theatre professionals teach acting, singing, dancing, and more and campers are inspired to think creatively and work together to collaborate on a final performance. More information will be available in early 2019.
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MENDING HEARTS CAMP This performing arts day camp is for children who have experienced the death of a parent. Surrounded by a community of peers who have experienced similar loss, campers explore their creativity through acting, singing, dancing, and design classes. Artistic and clinical staff lead activities that encourage ensemble work and celebrate the unique talents of each individual camper, giving them a creative voice to express themselves and building self-confidence as they collaborate to create a final showcase for friends and family. A typical day at camp includes music, theatre, dance, and design classes as well as sharing time and specials that range from drumming to yoga to painting and more. During sharing time, adult community leaders share their experience of losing a parent and speak about how that experience impacted their life. Guest artists will vary so that students experience a variety of art forms. Professional healing counselors provide small group counseling to the campers. More information at ORPHEUM-MEMPHIS.COM
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CAMP SAY ACROSS THE USA: MEMPHIS This free two-day camp helps young people who stutter develop self-confidence, improve communication skills, and build community. Together in partnership with New York City-based SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young, the Orpheum Theatre Group is thrilled to be one of only four cities across the country to host a Camp SAY. This camp offers team and confidence-building exercises, plus a broad variety of fun games and group activities to choose from, ranging from improvisation to arts and crafts. Campers also participate in small groups to create an original artistic work — such as a play, poem, song, dance, or visual art piece — under the guidance of Camp SAY’s seasoned leadership staff and the Orpheum’s teaching artists and programming staff. It’s truly a time of celebration and empowerment, with each child receiving the time they need to express themselves fully! Camp also includes an optional parent education workshop and support group, where parents can learn more about stuttering, share their experiences, and meet other parents of kids and teens who stutter. Camp dates: November 17-18, 2018
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STAR COUNCIL The STAR (Students Take A Role) Council serves as a student advisory board for the Orpheum Theatre Group. High school students, grades 9-12, are invited to apply. STAR Council members volunteer for the Orpheum Theatre Group events throughout the year, including Student Ushering, the Saturday Series, and serving as ambassadors for the Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards. STAR Council members are also eligible to audition for the Student Cabaret that performs throughout the year.
KIDS’ NIGHT ON BROADWAY We pull out all the stops for Kids’ Night on Broadway! Children who attend Kids’ Night participate in special activities related to a show in the Orpheum’s Broadway season, and families often receive special pricing on tickets.* *Not available for all shows. Limited number of tickets available. Check the website for details and restrictions.
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SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID The Orpheum Theatre Group is committed to making education and community programming accessible to all. For more information on scholarships or financial aid, please call (901) 529-4242 or email education@orpheum-memphis.com
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STUDENT MATINEE FIELD TRIP TICKETS STUDENTS: $8 TITLE 1 STUDENTS: $6 CHAPERONES & TEACHERS: One complimentary teacher ticket for every 10 student tickets For Special Education classrooms, one complimentary teacher ticket is provided for every 5 students ADDITIONAL ADULTS: $15 Payment: A 20% deposit is due at least thirty (30) days prior to the field trip. The final balance must be paid in full no later than fourteen (14) days before the field trip. Payments can be made by credit card, cash, check, money order, or cashier’s check and be paid to “The Orpheum Theatre”. Payments go directly to the Education department and do not go through the box office. Specific information will be included in your invoice and registration confirmation. Cancellations and Changes: Adjustments to ticket numbers and/or cancellations may be made online up to two (2) weeks prior to the performance week. After this date, changes are subject to availability and must be made by calling 901-529-4242. Changes requested within two weeks of your performance date may not be possible to accommodate. Refunds: Payments toward a reservation are non-refundable. Refunds will only be issued if The Orpheum cancels an event. Tickets and Seating: Student Matinee Series shows are general admission and groups are seated as they arrive. Doors will open at least 45 minutes prior to show time. Please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before the show time to be sure that your group will be seated on time. Seating is at the sole discretion of the Orpheum Education Department. Accessibility: The Orpheum Theatre Group strives to make the arts available to everyone. We offer many services for patrons with special needs. When you register, please indicate any accommodations your group will require (i.e. wheelchairs, listening devices, ASL interpreter, etc.). Parking/Dismissal: Bus parking is free for Student Matinee Series shows and Orpheum Theatre Group personnel will direct bus drivers. For those arriving in cars, we suggest parking in the MLGW parking garage, which will charge a nominal fee, located on the corner of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Front Street (entrance on Front). We will dismiss schools one at a time after the show based on the location of your bus. Please be sure to get your driver’s contact information if they are not staying for the show.
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P.O. Box 3370 Memphis, TN 38173