2015-16 POP! Season Brochure

Photo by Martin Harvey

2015 2016

Peace Outreach Program

PEACE OUTREACH PROGRAM

The Peace Center was founded on the idea that the arts should be accessible to everyone, and over the past 25 years, this not-for-profit organization has brought hundreds of thousands of people from all walks of life and all corners of the country to see the best in live entertainment.

But we couldn’t do that on our own.

Each and every year, community members reach into their pockets and generously give to the Peace Center, ensuring that lights stay on, curtains stay up, and most importantly, that the Peace Center community initiatives continue to help those that need them.

POP! (Peace Outreach Program) is our biggest initiative. With a host of educational shows, master classes and more, POP! reaches over 56,000 parents, students and teachers annually.

Inside this brochure, you’ll learn all about POP! initiatives, and you’ll get a chance to check out all the great, educational shows heading to the Peace Center this season. We hope you enjoy.

PEACE PARTNERS

Peace Partners are generous community members whose donations help keep POP! programs alive.

If you’re interested in supporting the Peace Outreach Program with a tax-deductible donation, give our Development Associate a call at 864.679.9210.

DONORS Abney Foundation, Andrea and Thomas Albert, Thomas Barton, James M. Bergen and DiAnne L. Arbour, Bank of America, BI-LO Holdings, Christina and Jon Bittrick, BlueCross BlueShield, The Broadway League, Inc., Ann Bryan, Mark Clary, Lillian C. Darby, The Davis Foundation, Duke Energy , Laura E DuPont, Eco Waste, Inc., GE Power & Water, Jeff and Nancy Giguere, Green Family Foundation, Inc., Marcy and Dexter Hagy, Hart Oeland Foundation, Merrill Lynch, Michelin North America, Bobby and Becky Hartness Foundation, Tracy Jedd, The Jolley Foundation, John I. Smith Charities, Inc., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Macy’s, Ronald McDonald House Charities, New England Foundation for the Arts, Karen and Barry Nield, Hugh O’Neill, James T. Pearce, M. Ellis Pearce, Ralph Perkins, The Pope-Brown Foundation, Publix Super Markets, Etca Ramsaur, Sal Russo and Lisa Schadt, Sage Automotive Interiors, ScanSource, Tom and Pam Sizemore, South Arts, South Carolina Arts Commission, George and M.G. Tyda, Janne and John Vann, Verizon, Waldrop Mechanical Services, Wells Fargo List reflects gifts of $500+ received as of July 9, 2015

BILL BLAGG’S THE SCIENCE OF MAGIC OCTOBER 28-29, 2015

Levitation. Vanishing acts. The classic saw-the-assistant-in-half routine - all of these staples of stage magic have something in common… They use science. And Illusionist Bill Blagg is heading to the Peace Center to prove it.

The Science of Magic takes students behind the curtains, smoke, mirrors and screens to show how science makes the impossible, completely possible. Students will use the Scientific Method to levitate a teacher, witness mind-blowing scienceinfused illusions, and even learn how they can manipulate light and reflection to make homework disappear. This program is designed to excite, intrigue, educate, and most importantly, encourage students to start thinking “outside the box.” $10  Physical Science, Application of Science, STEAM  Grades 3-8

LETTERS HOME

THE CAT IN THE HAT

Using real letters from troops and their loved ones, Letters Home provides audiences with a first-hand look at what life is like for an American soldier in a modern war.

The Dr. Seuss classic is brought to life on stage to teach audiences how to make the most out of a rainy day. Oh, and how to clean the house before mom comes home.

$10

$10

 US History, Government, Current Events, Theater, Monologue, Language Arts

 Language Arts, Literacy, Rhyme, Social Development, Character Education

 Grades 7-12

 Grades Pre-K-4

NOVEMBER 3-5, 2015

 Master Class available following performance

NOVEMBER 11-12, 2015

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE:

SAM ABELL

NOVEMBER 9, 2015 Since the 70’s, Sam Abell has been documenting our world with his award-winning photos and meticulous research into American history. He’s helped trace Lewis & Clarke’s journey, covered the writing of the U.S. Constitution, and given us insight into the lives of creative giants like Lewis Carroll and Leo Tolstoy.

Now, Abell is heading to the Concert Hall stage to give audiences an in-depth look into his creative process as he snaps some of the most amazing photos this world has ever seen. $10  US History, Geography, Photography  Grades 3-7, photography students

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE:

MIREYA MAYOR NOVEMBER 10, 2015

In 2000, two-time Emmy nominee Mireya Mayor’s life was changed forever when she discovered a new species of mammal on an expedition in Madagascar.

Now, she devotes most of her time to preserving the habitats of the Microcebus, or mouse lemur, and has even helped establish a national park to protect the new species on the island. But when she’s not deep in the jungle or on assignment as a National Geographic Emerging Explorer, Mayor travels the world giving talks about the importance of preserving our planet and the impact of technology on science. $10  Biology, Earth Science, Photography, Character Education, STEAM  Grades 7-12

HAMLET

NOVEMBER 16-17, 2015 Hamlet isn’t much different from teenagers today. Sure, he’s a Danish prince tossed into the middle of a murder plot most foul, but at his core, he’s just like the teens we all know. He has trouble with his girlfriend, he’s still very much under the rule of his mother and step-father, and he’s completely certain that no one will ever understand him.

Yes, Hamlet is the epitome of teenage angst, and that’s why young minds seem to connect with this play so well. Penned in 1599, Hamlet is still performed all these years later for a reason.

It’s the perfect show to examine how young adults are shaped by both the confusing, everchanging world around them, and the day to day choices they are forced to make. $10  Shakespeare, Fine Arts, Character Education  Grades 7-12

FOR THE BEST PRICES peacecenter.org 864.467.3000

DOUG BERKY’S GEMS:

THE WORLD’S WISDOM STORIES JANUARY 12-13, 2016 Doug Berky is a theatrical phenomenon.

His innovation knows no bounds, and his style - which happens to be a blend of many different types of theater - is ever-evolving.

He makes his own masks, writes his own scripts, choreographs his own shows and even designs and builds the sets. In Gems, Berky presents stories from around the world with his unique mix of Commedia Del Arte, mime, mask theatre, clowning, circus arts and storytelling. $10  Fables, Story-Telling, Multi-Cultural Studies, Puppetry, Myths  Grades K-5

ELEPHANT & PIGGIE JANUARY 25-27, 2016

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They’ll adventure. They’ll use song and dance as they face new use song and dancepredicaments, as they face new adventure, perilous andadventure, answer important perilous predicaments, and answer important questions like, what does one wear to a fancy pool questions like, what does one wear to a fancy costume party? Should you share your ice cream? How pool costume party? Should you share your ice can two friends play with one toy? cream? How can two friends play with one toy?

This This wacky, wacky, fun-filled fun-filled Kennedy Kennedy Center Center presentation is one young, growing minds shouldn’t miss. commission is one young, growing minds

JACKIE ROBINSON: A GAME APART JANUARY 20-22, 2016

A Game Apart follows Jackie Robinson, the first AfricanAmerican player in Major League Baseball, during one of the most pivotal points in American history. $10  Civil Rights, African-American History, Theater  Grades 3-8

shouldn’t miss. $10 $10  Character Development, Literature, Fine Arts  Character Development, Literature, Fine Arts  Grades Pre-K-4  Grades Pre-K-4

SOUTHERN VOICES: BLACK, WHITE AND BLUES JANUARY 28-29, 2016

Southern Voices brings poet Glenis Redmond and Blues singer/ historian Scott Ainslie together to take audiences on a tour of the great American South. $10  Poetry, Music, Southern and US History  Grades 6-12  Poetic Conversation available

DANA LEONG TRIO FEBRUARY 9, 2016

The Dana Leong Trio is three musicians putting a modern, high-def spin on classic sounds. Dana Leong brings the cello, synth and vocals, Lex Sadler is on the bass and electronics and Val-Inc keeps it all in time from behind his turntables.

It’s a high-energy concert made for music-lovers, blending jazz, classical and pop to create a signature boundless sound.

Often referred to as a “hi-def Yo-Yo Ma,” Dana Leong’s pioneering collage of musical styles has garnered critical acclaim and wowed audiences around the world, especially students. $10  Music, Strings, Band, Technology, STEAM  All Grades

FOR THE BEST PRICES peacecenter.org 864.467.3000

EGG

FEBRUARY 16-18, 2016 Who ever said being a birdbrain was a bad thing? In the ground-breaking show simply titled, “Egg,” three enthusiastic young birds prepare to fly the nest in an effort to answer some of life’s more difficult questions.

The story is told entirely through physical theater, illusion and music, and the set is brilliantly designed - combining twigs, leaves, feathers and shell to give audiences a first-hand look into the funny, enchanting, and sometimes bittersweet lives of three friends who also happen to be birds... Oh, and their egg. $10  Life Cycles, Environment, Social Development, Theater  Grades Pre-K-2

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

STEP AFRIKA!

The American Revolution brings seven hilarious actors to the top of a 21 square foot table to tell the tongue-in-cheek abridged version of America’s fight for independence.

Founded in 1994, Step Afrika! is one of the top ten African American dance companies in the United States, and they’re heading to the Peace Center Concert Hall, bringing authentic African rhythms, traditional dance and expert storytelling.

FEBRUARY 29 - MARCH 2, 2016

$10

$10

 US History, Theater  Grades 4-12

MARCH 8, 2016

 Dance, Multicultural Studies, FOR THE BEST PRICES peacecenter.org 864.467.3000

 Grades 3-7

THE PEKING ACROBATS MARCH 7, 2016

It’s been almost 30 years since The Peking Acrobats® made their Western debut, and American audiences are still being blown away by the group’s gravity defying stunts.

Using trick-cycling, precision tumbling, gravitydefying flips, crazy contortionism and more, The Peking Acrobats continue to push themselves well beyond normal perceptions of what the human body can do. $10  Cultural Studies, Folk Art, World History  All Grades

LIVING LIBRARY: THE FOLKTALES OF ZORA NEALE HURSTON MARCH 21-23, 2016

The Folktales of Zora Neale Hurston brings the legendary folklorist, author and anthropologist back to life in an interactive theater performance.

Students will learn the art of storytelling through folktales Hurston collected in her travels, and even have the opportunity to create some of their own.

This Literature to Life stage presentation provides audiences with a closeup glimpse into the life of one of America’s best storytellers ever. $10  Language Arts, Folktales, African-American History, Theater  Grades 2-6

FOR THE BEST PRICES peacecenter.org 864.467.3000

GOODNIGHT MOON & THE RUNAWAY BUNNY APRIL 12-14, 2016

Since 2008, the Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia has performed Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny for more than 200,000 spectators across the US, Canada and around the world. Adapted from Margaret Wise Brown’s classic children’s books, Goodnight Moon celebrates the comfort of nighttime rituals, while The Runaway Bunny delights audiences with a made-up tale of a baby bunny’s journey away from home.

Each adorable story is backed by amazing production design, animal puppetry, and evocative music that helps reimagine and revitalize classic books that have been passed down through multiple generations. $10  Rhyme, Poetry, Puppetry, Fine Arts  Grades Pre-K-2

PEACE VOICES

In this age of instant, technology-driven conversation, we’ve started to lose touch with the power of language. We’ve forgotten how to express ourselves, trading rich, potent words for watered down acronyms.

But it doesn’t have to be that way. Everyone deserves to have a voice.

With the Peace Center’s Poet-in-Residence Glenis Redmond at the helm, Peace Voices offers master classes and professional poetry readings for students and adults. Using poetry as a vehicle, people are encouraged to discover their own voice, tell unique, personal stories, have important conversations and develop written and verbal skills.

You’re definitely going to fall in love with our Peace Voices program. Sign up for one of these amazing events today!

POETIC CONVERSATIONS

Poetic Conversations bring together different guest poets to share their work on a common topic and to start a poetic dialogue with audiences.

TRANSLATIONS: NATIONAL HISPANIC MONTH September 14, 2015 REMEMBERING: NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH November 12, 2015 BE THE DREAM: MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY January 28, 2016 MAN TO MAN: A BLACK HISTORY MONTH CONVERSATION February 18, 2016 WHAT SHE SAYS: HONORING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH March 31, 2016

JOSHUA BENNETT FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Joshua Bennett is a performance poet from Yonkers, NY. He has recited his original works at events and venues such as The Sundance Film Festival, The NAACP Image Awards, The Clinton Global Citizen Awards and President Obama’s Evening of Poetry and Music at the White House. His work has been published, or is forthcoming, in Drunken Boat, Muzzle, Poetry Northeast, Disability Studies Quarterly and Clarion.

A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Joshua graduated with the distinctions of Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude, after double majoring in English and Africana Studies. He is currently a thirdyear doctoral candidate in the English Department at Princeton University, where he concentrates primarily in the fields of black studies, disability studies, and ecocriticism. When he is not writing, reading or performing, Joshua enjoys watching the hit Cartoon Network series, Adventure Time with Finn and Jake and practicing his free throws. He currently shoots about 62% from the line. He’s working on it.

PEACE VOICES TEEN WORKSHOPS

Workshops bring professional poets from around the country to the Peace Center to share insights, tips and tricks they’ve learned throughout the years with teens.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS POETRY WORKSHOP & SLAM September 26, 2015 POETRY WORKSHOP October 22, 2015

Each workshop has a different theme, and culminates in either an Open Mic Night or Slam Poetry Competition.

POETRY SLAM October 24, 2015

Classes are a fantastic way for teens to practice written communication skills, public speaking, and to discover just how truly powerful language can be.

POETRY READING November 17, 2015 POETRY WORKSHOP December 17, 2015 POETRY WORKSHOP & SLAM January 23, 2016 POETRY WORKSHOP: JOSHUA BENNETT February 18, 2016 POETRY WORKSHOP & SLAM: HONORING WOMEN WITH PAIGE HERNANDEZ March 19, 2016 POETRY SHOWCASE: GREENVILLE COUNTY STUDENTS April 11, 2016

PAIGE HERNANDEZ MARCH 19, 2016

Paige is a multifaceted artist, who is known for her innovative fusion of poetry, hip hop, dance and education. As a master teaching artist, Paige has taught throughout the country, to all ages, in all disciplines.

To date, she has reached approx. 10,000 students, from Pre-K through college, in over 100 residencies, workshops and performances. Paige is a proud member of Actors Equity Association and has performed on many stages throughout the country including DC: Arena Stage, Folger Theatre, The Kennedy Center, Fulton Theatre (PA), Ohio Theatre (NY), Manship Theatre (LA), Paramount Theatre (TX), Cleveland Playhouse (OH) and many others. She has collaborated with The Lincoln Center (NY) and was commissioned by the National New Play Network in 2012.

As a hip-hop education advocate, Paige has shaped various educational workshops, including Props for Hip Hop at Arena Stage and Keep it Moving at Wolf Trap. Both workshops help teachers to understand the fundamentals of hip-hop while incorporating the culture into their curriculum.

AT A GLANCE BILL BLAGG’S THE SCIENCE OF MAGIC October 28-29, 2015

JACKIE ROBINSON: A GAME APART January 20-22, 2016

THE PEKING ACROBATS March 7, 2016

ELEPHANT & PIGGIE January 25-27, 2016

STEP AFRIKA! March 8, 2016

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE November 9-10, 2015

SOUTHERN VOICES: BLACK, WHITE AND BLUES January 28-29, 2016

LIVING LIBRARY: THE FOLKTALES OF ZORA NEALE HURSTON March 21-23, 2016

THE CAT IN THE HAT November 11-12, 2015

DANA LEONG TRIO February 9, 2016

GOODNIGHT MOON & THE RUNAWAY BUNNY April 12-14, 2016

HAMLET November 16-17, 2015

EGG February 16-18, 2016

DOUG BERKY’S GEMS: THE WORLD’S WISDOM STORIES January 12-13, 2016

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION February 29 - March 2, 2016

LETTERS HOME November 3-5, 2015

CAMP BROADWAY

SUMMER TEACHER INSTITUTE

Students are invited to spend a week with Broadway professionals singing, dancing and surrounding themselves with all things theater.

Ages 11 – 16.

Over two weeks, teachers from across the state head to the Peace Center to learn how to bridge the gap between the arts and normal classroom curriculum. The first week focuses on STEAM while the second week focuses on Aesthetic Education.

JULY 18-22, 2016

JUNE 20-24; JUNE 27 - JULY 1, 2016

PEACE TALKS Broadway lovers get closer than ever to the productions they adore through in-depth conversations and learn what it takes to take a show on the road.

Original Broadway cast of Matilda the Musical. Photo by Joan Marcus.

KINKY BOOTS September 2, 2015

MATILDA THE MUSICAL February 3, 2016

DIRTY DANCING September 30, 2015

CABARET March 16, 2016

AUDRA MCDONALD October 13, 2015

THE SOUND OF MUSIC April 20, 2016

JERSEY BOYS October 28, 2015

RIVERDANCE June 29, 2016

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL November 25, 2015

THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY July 20, 2016

DISNEY’S NEWSIES December 30, 2015

There’s always new and interesting things heading to the Peace Center, so keep an eye on peacecenter.org to get up-to-date info on our Master Classes, Peace Talks and more.

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