2017-2018 Field Trip Series: Middle School

2017-18

PRESENTED BY

MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADES 6-8

LEARNING IN

ACTION

2017-18

POP! FIELD TRIP PERFORMANCE SERIES

OT H E LL O

THE U NKNOWN S O L D I E R

What happens when evil and manipulation are loosed upon a world where inequity and jealousy already reign? When suspicion, xenophobia, and distrust flourish, how can love survive? How can we decipher the truth when lies and deceit become commonplace, and a person’s word is no longer their bond? Set in a stark, not-so-distant-future, The Warehouse Theatre’s touring production of William Shakespeare’s Othello asks these timeless questions.

With a tour timed to honor the centenary of WWI and America’s entry in 1917, The Unknown Soldier explores themes of war, duty, courage, and sacrifice. Telling two stories a century apart, this poignant new work brings history to life and helps students understand the past from a whole new perspective.

LANGUAGE ARTS: Shakespeare PERFORMING ARTS: dramatic performance GRADES 6 - 8

WORKSHOP AVAILABLE

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PERFORMING ARTS: dramatic performance LANGUAGE ARTS: historical fiction SOCIAL STUDIES: use of primary sources, world history (WWI, war in Afghanistan), world geography, psychology (ptsd and mental health) GRADES 6 - 8

WORKSHOP AVAILABLE

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Produced by Monkey Baa Theatre Company

NOVEMBER 6, 2017 9:45 & 11:45 AM | $10

NOVEMBER 9, 2017 9:45 & 11:45 AM | $10

CI R Q U E M E C HA N ICS: PEDA L PUN K Enter the world of Pedal Punk, a Steampunk inspired place where cycling is the way to escape a technology obsessed society. The synergy between man and machine, the hallmark of Cirque Mechanics, is exposed in a magnificent way with excitement, artistry, and thrill that The New York Times calls “exceptional, evocative, eye-catching and grossly entertaining…in a word, excellent.”

NOVEMBER 17, 2017 10:00 AM | $10 SCIENCE/STEM: simple machines, engineering, physics VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS: music, dance ALL AGES

MI K E WI L E Y’S TI RE D S O U L S : KI N G AN D THE M O N TG O M E RY B U S B OYC OTT Opening in Montgomery, Alabama, on December 1, 1955 (the day Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat), Tired Souls introduces audiences to Jo Ann Robinson, Claudette Colvin, and others who were instrumental in lighting a fire under the civil rights movement and changing the course of U.S. history forever.

JANUARY 17, 2018 11:45 AM | $10

JANUARY JANUARY 18,18, 2018 2018 9:45 9:45 && 11:45 11:45 AM AM| $10 | $10

SOCIAL STUDIES: U.S. history (civil rights movement) PERFORMING ARTS: dramatic performance, documentary theater GRADES 6 - 8

WORKSHOP AVAILABLE

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D RE AM WE AVI N G , GU L L AH S TO RI E S & S O N G S Performed by Ron and Natalie Daise - who hosted the popular Nick Jr. series Gullah Gullah Island - Dream Weaving, Gullah Stories & Songs is a spellbinding presentation of the customs, beliefs, folkways, language, and heritage of the Gullah people.

Photo by Jerry Metellus

FEBRUARY 22, 2018 11:45 AM | $10

FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 23,23, 2018 2018 9:45 9:45 && 11:45 11:45 AM AM| $10 | $10

SOCIAL STUDIES: S.C. and U.S. history, Gullah culture LANGUAGE ARTS: various forms of fictional writing, such as folk stories PERFORMING ARTS: theater, storytelling, music GRADES 6 – 8

DAV I D G O N Z A L E Z’S CUEN TOS: TA LE S F RO M T H E L AT INO WOR L D A great introduction to Latino literature and culture, David Gonzalez’s Cuentos paints a vivid picture of the people and rich cultures of the Spanish-speaking world using colorful tales from the Caribbean, South America, and the Bronx.

FEBRUARY 27, 2018 9:45 & 11:45 AM | $10

FINE ARTS: dramatic performance, performance & technology SOCIAL STUDIES: world geography (Latino culture) LANGUAGE ARTS: Latino literature EMOTIONAL/SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: perception, stereotypes, tolerance, compassion and generosity, and responsible social media use GRADES 6 - 7

WORKSHOP AVAILABLE

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ARC ATTAC K: ELEC TRI C I TY! Creators of the original Singing Tesla Coil, the crew of ArcAttack use their high tech wizardry to generate a truly ‘electrifying’ performance. Part rock concert, part science experiment, ArcAttack unveils the science behind the spectacle. Combining their love of music with science, the group invites the audience to explore concepts such as electricity, voltage, current, magnetism, robotics, and lightning through a show that’s both entertaining and interactive. Their show Electricity! covers Next Generation Science Standards related to energy, electricity, and matter and memorably illustrates several important concepts in physics.

APRIL 10, 2018 9:45 & 11:45 AM | $10

SCIENCE/STEM: scientific method, engineering, forces of motion (physical science) VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS: music GRADES 6 – 8

EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF BROADWAY Bring your student group of 15+ to experience the music, the magic, and the thrill of a Broadway performance.

Student groups receive access to study guides, special pricing, and more.

THE BODYGUARD / SEPT. 11-17, 2017 FUN HOME / SEPT. 26-OCT. 1, 2017 LES MISÉRABLES / OCT. 31-NOV. 5, 2017 SCHOOL OF ROCK / DEC. 5-10, 2017 ON YOUR FEET! / DEC. 26-31, 2017 THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA / JAN. 31-FEB. 11, 2018 THE COLOR PURPLE / MAR. 13-18, 2018 WAITRESS / MAY 8-13, 2018 LOVE NEVER DIES / JUNE 12-17, 2018

Enhance the experience by attending a FREE: • Peace Talk (prior to Wednesday performances) • Talk Back (after Thursday performances) • master class (select perfomances) All of these add-ons allow students once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to interact, engage, and learn from the show’s visiting artists.

For more information, pricing, or to book your group, visit peacecenter.org or email groups@peacecenter.org.

B R I N G YO U R ST U D E N T G RO U P A N D S AV E !

ALL YOUTH PERFORMANCE SERIES SHOWS ARE HELD IN GUNTER THEATRE

300 S Main St. Greenville, SC 29601 peacecenter.org | 864.467.3000

PEACE OUTREACH PROGRAM Through the Peace Outreach Program (POP!), the arts are used as a teaching tool, Peace Center performance spaces become classrooms, and 56,000 students and teachers are energized, empowered, and educated in amazing new ways.

POP! programs include: the Field Trip Performance Series, Peace Voices poetry outreach, Peace Chamber outreach, Broadway Peace Talks, master classes, and more.

Founded on the idea that the arts should be accessible to everyone, donations to POP! help provide scholarship tickets for Title One schools and students participating in the subsidized lunch program.

To learn more about the program, make a donation, or apply for scholarships, visit peacecenter.org.

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