2020-2021
Student Discovery Series
FREE Arts Education for your students
2020-2021
Student Discovery Series
Celebrating 27 years of arts education Stephen Hawking once said, “Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.” If this rings true, as I feel it does, then I wholeheartedly believe we have some of the most intelligent people in place to educate today’s youth. Just as the “the show must go on”, so must schooling. And while each school day can look vastly different in 2020-2021, you as teachers have been beyond skilled at shifting between delivery formats and engaging students in new ways.
Now, The Grand Oshkosh is here to help! We have put together a lineup of shows for you to share with your students. The best part? IT’S FREE! We worked with production companies from across the nation to find shows suited for every grade with curriculum connections tied into core competencies. All you have to do is sign up for the shows in which you are interested and we send the materials to you, including the high-quality, full-show recordings, study guides, and other activities. All materials are available digitally for you to use with your classroom, whether it is 1 student or 100, regardless of format—in person, virtual, or somewhere in between. In these challenging times, we wish you good health, a sharp mind, and enduring adaptability. Come discover with us!
- Gina Kundert Front of House Manager
CHICKEN DANCE ArtsPower
RECOMMENDED GRADE LEVELS: PreK-2nd
Available between December 8, 2020 and June 30, 2021 Accessible during entire period above Meet Marge & Lola, two fun loving chickens on a mission to win the Barnyard Talent Contest & the coveted first prize: two tickets to see Elvis Poultry In Concert! But first, they must come up with an act that will score higher than a flock of very talented ducks, led by Mac, the barnyard bully. ArtsPower has created a colorful & fun romp where a cow jumps over the moon, ducks go surfing, & one very familiar looking rooster gets all shook up! *Limited Availability
Curriculum Connections: Friendship, Perseverance, and Anti-bullying
ANNE OF
GREEN GABLES ArtsPower
RECOMMENDED GRADE LEVELS: 3rd-6th
Available between December 8, 2020 and June 30, 2021 Accessible during entire period above Matthew Cuthbert and his sister Marilla need a boy to help with the chores around their farm on Prince Edward Island, so they make that request to the Halifax Orphanage. They are not expecting Anne Shirley, a vivacious orphan with a wild imagination and a breathless fascination to find a place she can call home. ArtsPower’s heart-warming musical, based on Lucy Maud Montgomery’s beloved novels, follows Anne on her unlikely journey to find the family she’s always wanted.
*Limited Availability
Curriculum Connections: Performing arts, Language Arts, History
be the change
Letters Aloud
RECOMMENDED GRADE LEVELS: 6th-12th
Available between December 8, 2020 and May 31, 2021 Accessible during entire period above BE THE CHANGE is a virtual program that brings to life over a dozen letters written by young people to their heroes throughout history, the responses they received, and their powerful impact on society. BE THE CHANGE is a powerful reminder that writing one single letter can change the world.
Curriculum Connections: ELA, Social Studies, History, Humanities
harriet tubman &
THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD Virginia Repertory Theatre
RECOMMENDED GRADE LEVELS: 3rd-8th
Available between January 1, 2021 and June 30, 2021 Accessible during entire period above This stirring drama with music is a classic tribute to the great American who freed herself and hundreds of others from the bonds of slavery. Her courage helped to change the world. Share her adventurous life with your students in this accurate and deeply moving musical history lesson.
Curriculum Connections: History, Language Arts, Biography, Multi-Cultural, Music, Family Ties, Self-Esteem, Women’s Studies
jack &
the beanstalk
Virginia Repertory Theatre
RECOMMENDED GRADE LEVELS: K-5th
Available between January 1, 2021 and June 30, 2021 Accessible during entire period above This musical adaptation is a rollicking retelling of the classic fairy tale. Join our modern-day young hero as he uses his imagination to become the famous Jack from the book he is reading. As he spins the tale of trading the family cow for three magic beans, we watch the giant beanstalk grow and let our imaginations soar as our hero climbs through the clouds to meet an ill-tempered giant, find fabulous treasures and more adventures than you can shake a stalk at.
Curriculum Connections: Folk Tales, Language Arts, History, Music, Puppets, Reading, Character Development
pirate school:
marooned together!
Siegel Artist Management
RECOMMENDED GRADE LEVELS: K-5th
Available between February 15, 2021 and March 26, 2021 All 6 episodes available during entire period above In the style of a swashbuckling Mr. Rogers, “Pirate School: Marooned Together!” is a bold and engaging comedy series of six 30 minute episodes that address the anxiety of isolation and the challenges of social distancing. And who knows how to survive the stressors of being marooned alone, better than a pirate? With humor, bravado and a wholesome, heart of gold, “Pirate School: Marooned Together!” is led by the dashingly foolish pirate Professor Billy Bones who, during the pandemic, guides kids and their families to use the same skills needed to survive a marooning: patience, inventiveness, grit, creativity and courage. Each action-packed episode abounds with engaging segments such as the Science of Pirates, Pirate Poetry, Show & Tell, Craft Time, Recess, Pirate Snacks and more. Welcome aboard!
Curriculum Connections: STEM Science, Physical Education, Art, Poetry (to inspire patience, resilience, and inventiveness)
HOW TO SIGN UP
For each show you would like to share with your students, please click the link below to fill out the sign up form. Individual educators registering their classes, regardless of size or instruction delivery method, helps us to gauge interest, maintain relationships with sponsors, and allows us to continue providing education materials.
FILL OUT THIS FORM The Grand Oshkosh will follow up via email with the shows and educational materials you request. Please note the suggested grade levels, curriculum connections, and access periods indicated for each opportunity.
Student Discovery Series is part of
EVERY CHILD, EVERY GRADE, EVERY YEAR™ sponsored by
Questions?
Contact Gina Kundert at ginak@thegrandoshkosh.org.
The Grand Opera House is owned by and receives financial support from the City of Oshkosh.