The Broad Stage Education & Community Programs 2017/18

EDU CAT ION THE BROAD STAGE 2017/18 SEASON

& COMMUNITY PROGRAMS SANTA MONICA COLLEGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Education & Community Programs at The Broad Stage is committed to creative exchange and discovery.

We provide a dynamic set of offerings to incite curiosity and encourage lifelong connection to the arts.

Each year, over 20,000 children, parents, educators and community members participate in these programs. We believe that access is key to developing a strong affinity for the arts, bringing each of us closer to our own creative spark.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Student Matinee Program

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Grades K-2 8 Grades 3-5 8 Grades 6-8 9 Grades 9-12 9 College Connections

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Family Programs

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Family Circle

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Broad Fest

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Come Early / Stay Late

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Partnership Highlights

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Program Support

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STUDENT MATINEE PROGRAM Each season 15,000 students and their teachers attend free student matinee performances of theatre, music, dance and science. As a part of this program, educators attend arts integrated professional development workshops; students have access to study guides uniquely crafted for each performance; and schools receive round-trip transportation scholarships to The Broad Stage.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS The Broad Stage invites educators to participate in a professional development workshop associated with each arts-based Student Matinees offered during the season. Teachers receive lesson plans that share arts integration techniques for their classrooms. These workshops are facilitated by skilled Teaching Artists and are anchored in CA State Standards.

TEACHING ARTIST COHORT The Teaching Artist Cohort is a learning collective made up of the artists and staff who create and perform in the season’s Student Matinees.

These Teaching Artists generate arts integrated curriculum and deliver professional development workshops to school educators in collaboration with a curriculum specialist and the Education & Community Programs staff.

STUDY GUIDES All arts-based Student Matinees are supported with educator resources including arts integrated Study Guides.

These packets includes pre- and postshow lesson plans, student worksheets, articles and other media tools.

Content is developed by the Teaching Artist Cohort, with grade appropriate lessons, concepts and vocabulary.

NO BUSES? NO PROBLEM! We want to help your students get to The Broad Stage. Bus funding is available to schools in need to ensure that all students have access to the arts. Contact us at 310.434.3560 for more information about how to arrange your school’s trip to The Broad Stage!

For more info go to thebroadstage.org/education

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Student Matinees (Grades K-2)

Student Matinees (Grades 3-5)

Student Matinees (Grades 6-8)

Student Matinees (Grades 9-12)

Jazzy Ash & The Leaping Lizards Friday, OCT 6, 2017 / 11:00 AM

Nat Geo Live: Building the Photo Ark Thursday, SEP 7, 2018 / 10:00 AM Friday, SEP 8, 2017 / 10:00 AM

The Diary of Anne Frank Wednesday OCT 11, 2017 / 10:30 AM Thursday, OCT 12, 2017 / 10:30 AM

Versa-Style Dance Company presents Box of Hope Friday, SEP 22, 2017 / 11:00 AM

National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore shares his story of capturing portraits of the world’s species before they disappear.

This staged-reading presented by Santa Monica Repertory Theatre honors the young writer whose words still ring true on the 70th anniversary of the publication of The Diary of a Young Girl.

This lively five-piece New Orleans jazz band as celebrates the music of New Orleans as part of the American folk music heritage.

Impro Theatre’s Fairytales UnScripted Monday, FEB 5, 2018 / 11:00 AM Stories unfold as Impro Theatre crafts an improvised play inspired by the suggestions of the audience members.

Versa-Style Dance Company Monday, SEP 25, 2017 / 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM

Presented in partnership with Santa Monica Repertory Theatre

Versa-Style Dance Company brings hip-hop to the concert stage, creating a new blend of cultural, urban and contemporary dance.

Nat Geo Live: Standing at the Water’s Edge Thursday, DEC 14, 2017 / 10:00 AM Friday, DEC 15, 2017 / 10:00 AM

Thursday, MAR 8, 2018 / 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM

Musical Encounter Wednesday, APR 25, 2018 / 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM

Friday, MAR 9, 2018 / 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM

Thursday, APR 26, 2018 / 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM

Marine biologist and photographer Cristina Mittermeier focuses on the Kayapo in the Amazon, the Intuit of Greenland, the First Nations people of British Columbia and native Hawaiians.

Los Angeles musicians share their global music traditions in highly interactive concerts exploring the music of Armenia, Veracruz and the Philippines.

An interactive concert developed by Deb Devine and Leon Martel introducing students to key elements of classical music.

Presented in partnership with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute

Presented in partnership with The Colburn School

Musical Explorers Wednesday, MAR 7, 2018 / 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM

Impro Theatre’s Fairytales UnScripted

SPEAK: Kathak & Tap Unite Friday, MAR 23, 2018 / 11:00 AM Indian Kathak dance and American tap dance come together in this sensational collaboration of rhythm, poetry, storytelling, music and dance.

Made possible in part by a generous gift from Ann Peterson.

Jazzy Ash

Dance Theatre of Harlem Friday, APR 20, 2018 / 11 AM The first ballet company to prioritize dancers of color in the United States, Dance Theatre of Harlem performs a repertoire of neo-classical and contemporary ballet.

Versa-Style Dance Company performs Box of Hope, a hip-hop dance highlighting themes of inequality in today’s volatile social climate.

Bonnie Franklin’s Classic & Contemporary American Plays: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Tuesday, OCT 17, 2017 / 10:30 AM Wednesday, OCT 18, 2017 / 10:30 AM Grades: 11-12 Witness the upheaval that results when an uncooperative new patient is introduced to an early 1960’s insane asylum in this staged reading adapted from Ken Kesey’s classic novel.

Nat Geo Live: Between River and Rim: Hiking The Grand Canyon Thursday, MAR 15, 2018 / 10:00 AM Friday, MAR 16, 2018 / 10:00 AM Writer Kevin Fedarko and photographer/ filmmaker Pete McBride share their audacious and demanding adventure to transect the length of the Grand Canyon on foot.

Bedlam’s Hamlet Friday, APR 6, 2018 / 11:00 AM New York City’s acclaimed theatre company, Bedlam, performs a four-actor staging of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, the story of the enigmatic prince obsessed with seeking revenge.

Bedlam’s Saint Joan Friday, APR 13, 2018 / 11:00 AM Bedlam also performs a stripped-down staging of Shaw’s Saint Joan, the story the rebel who challenged the powers of the church to restore France to greatness.

Made possible in part by generous gifts from Laurie & Bill Benenson and Susan Stockel.

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STUDENT PRICES

$10 TICKETS SMC Associated Students with valid student ID

COLLEGE CONNECTIONS

$20 TICKETS All full-time college students and SMC Emeritus students with valid student ID *Student tickets available while supplies last.

Certain events not included.

MASTER CLASSES AND OPEN REHEARSALS Santa Monica College students have access to master classes and open rehearsals with artists from The Broad Stage season. Each year, Education & Community Programs at The Broad Stage collaborates with SMC Faculty to bring musicians, dancers and theatre artists to the SMC campus to share their skills, passion and expertise with SMC student artists. Free to SMC students:

FACULTY AND STAFF DISCOUNT SMC Faculty and Staff have access to a 20% discount for our mainstage presentations.

TRIAL BY JURY: A CASE OF DEPORTATION

By Kyle Bowser Monday, OCT 23, 2017 / 7:30 PM

MASTER CLASSES: OPEN REHEARSALS: Versa-Style Dance: Hip Hop Dance SPEAK: Kathak & Tap Unite SEP 2017 MAR 2018 Bated Breath: Acting with Classical texts JAN 2018

The Broad Stage will present Trial by Jury: A Case of Deportation, an interactive evening of dialogue which examines the complex issues surrounding deportation and immigration.

In partnership with the SMC Associated Students, this program will feature a town-hall style discussion for students, faculty and guests, a student pre-show reception and 100 free student tickets.

Dance Theatre of Harlem APR 2018

HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE Visit www.thebroadstage.org /college-tickets and follow the directions to create a student account.

*Only pre-registered students may purchase online.

IN-PERSON: Stop by The Broad Stage box office 3 hours prior to performances presented by The Broad Stage to purchase tickets to any available performance with a valid student ID.

STUDENT RUSH $10 – All full-time college students with valid student ID

Simone Porter: Violin MAR 2018

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE BROAD STAGE BOX OFFICE Monday – Friday, 12 PM – 6 PM 310.434.3200 | 1310 11th St, Santa Monica, CA

Gabriela Martinez: Piano APR 2018

Available at select performances starting 3 hours prior to the performance, up until 30 minutes prior to start. Follow @TheBroadStage on social media for updates.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE BROAD STAGE PATRON SERVICES patronservices@thebroadstage.org 310.434.3200 Monday – Friday, 12PM – 6PM

For further events, dates and more details on how to participate, email education@thebroadstage.org

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*Certain events not included.

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For more info go to thebroadstage.org/education

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Family Performances capture the imagination of young audiences and engage the adults who brought them.

The artists in this series bring the right mixture of entertainment, education and surprise.

Versa-Style Dance Company Saturday, SEP 23, 2017 / 11:00 AM Versa-Style Dance Company brings their highly energetic hip-hop to the concert stage, creating a new blend of cultural, urban and contemporary dance.

Jazzy Ash & The Leaping Lizards Saturday, OCT 7, 2017 / 11:00 AM This jazzy music adventure featuring gypsy jazz, zydeco, swing, blues and Dixieland encourages kids and grown-ups to celebrate the music of New Orleans as part of the American folk music heritage.

FAMILY PROGRAMS

Impro Theatre’s Fairytales UnScripted Saturday, FEB 3, 2018 / 11:00 AM

Family Dance Jam Sunday, JUL 23, 2017 / 11:00 AM Sunday, APR 29, 2018 / 11:00 AM Tickets $10 Family Dance Jam is a blend of dance, DJ sounds and movement games ensuring that all participants discover the freedom to groove to their own beat.

Story Pirates Sunday, AUG 6, 2017 / 11:00 AM Sunday, APR 29, 2018 / 11:00 AM Tickets $10 Story Pirates offers exciting tools to connect and collaborate as a family using theatre and writing games that reinforce academic skills.

Impro Theatre delves into the world of fairytales featuring wondrous magic, dangerous journeys and true love inspired by the suggestions and imaginations of our youngest audience members, bringing to life stories that no one has ever seen—and no one will ever see again.

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Family Workshops are intergenerational programs for the maker, writer, mover and creator in all of us. Guided by artists focused on arts education, these experiences open the doors to everyone’s creativity.

Fairytales UnScripted as produced by MainStreet Theatre in association with Impro Theatre.

For tickets, visit www.thebroadstage.org/family or call 310.434.3200.

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FAMILY CIRCLE

“We love, love, love this program. It’s an awesome community interaction.”

Family Circle provides access for families in our community who have faced cultural and economic barriers in attending live performances of theatre, music and dance. By providing tickets, transportation, a meal and educational activities related to the performances at The Broad Stage, Family Circle creates a welcoming environment for participating families to deepen their engagement in the arts.

Family Circle includes: • 3 free shows at The Broad Stage in theater, music and/or dance

To join Family Circle, families must meet some of the following criterion: • Live within a 10 mile radius

• Educational activities and meet & greets with artists

• Free bus transportation (if needed) • Free meals at each show

of The Broad Stage

• Be a single-parent household • Be a SMC student parent • Demonstrate financial need

Exceptions may apply. All families are considered on a case by case basis.

To learn more, contact us at 310.434.3431 or education@thebroadstage.org or visit www.thebroadstage.org/family-circle.

– Parent

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Tres Souls

BROAD FEST

COME EARLY / STAY LATE

BROAD FEST IS BACK!

Visiting artists and local experts participate in pre-show conversations, lobby engagement experiences and post-show discussions designed to challenge audiences to interact with ideas surrounding select performances.

Neighbors, Community and Fans…

Sunday, SEP 3, 2017 / 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM / FREE Broad Fest returns for an afternoon of music, food and interactive entertainment, curated by Education & Community Programs at The Broad Stage. DJ’s set a festive tone with world sounds between live performances of blues, jazz, electric violin, Bolero music, reggae and world dance. Enjoy tango lessons, hula hooping and art-making experiences for all ages.

For more information and a complete festival line-up, visit thebroadstage.org.

PRE-SHOW LECTURES

POST-SHOW CONVERSATIONS

AZMEH/AVITAL/THE KNIGHTS: Improvisation upon One Note Wednesday, NOV 8, 2017 / 7:30 PM

Santa Monica Rep Reads

Antonio Lysy & Tom Beghin Sunday, DEC 17, 2017 / 2:00 PM Garrick Ohlsson Friday, FEB 23, 2018 / 7:30 PM Calder Quartet Sunday, FEB 25, 2018 / 4:00 PM Colburn Orchestra Thursday, MAR 1, 2018 / 7:30 PM Simone Porter Saturday, MAR 10, 2018 / 7:30 PM Calder Quartet Sunday, MAR 11, 2018 / 4:00 PM The Klezmatics featuring Joshua Nelson Thursday, MAR 29, 2018 / 7:30PM

Rapture, Blister, Burn Sunday, JUL 16, 2017 / 4:00 PM The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window Sunday, AUG 13, 2017 / 4:00 PM The Madwoman of Chaillot Sunday, SEP 24, 2017 / 4:00 PM Quincy Jones Presents: Eli Teplin Friday, AUG 4, 2017 / 8:00 PM Shakespeare his wife and the dog JAN 18-28, 2018 At select performances

Quincy Jones presents: Richard Bona and Mandekan Cubano Saturday, MAR 17, 2018 / 7:30 PM SPEAK: Kathak and Tap Unite MAR 22-24, 2018 At select performances

Calder Quartet Sunday, April 29, 2018 / 4:00 PM

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For more info go to thebroadstage.org/education

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MUSICAL EXPLORERS The Broad Stage partners with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute to present Musical Explorers, an innovative program connecting K-2 students to the diverse music in our community. To explore music that is part of the fabric of Los Angeles, students are exposed to three cultural styles of music while developing listening, singing and composing skills. This learning culminates in an original interactive play created by The Broad Stage’s Education & Community Programs team in collaboration with the featured local artists. This year, 3,000 students and their teachers will explore the music and cultural traditions of Armenia, Veracruz and the Philippines.

PARTNERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

NAT GEO LIVE National Geographic programs present photographers, filmmakers and scientists who share their art and explorations.

To compliment the Nat Geo Student Matinees, we create options for additional excursions that extend a school field trip and deepen learning. Working with such organizations as the National Parks Service at the Santa Monica Mountains and Heal the Bay, students and their teachers journey from The Broad Stage to our science-based partner organizations to create a strong bridge between the arts and sciences.

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For more info go to thebroadstage.org/education

SANTA MONICA COLLEGE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS The Broad Stage’s Education & Community Programs has embarked on a partnership with the Associated Students of Santa Monica College to provide relevant programming and greater access to The Broad Stage.

Through our upcoming presentation of Trial by Jury: A Case of Deportation, we are building the foundation for future collaboration with SMC’s Office of Student Life to ensure that the SMC community is further connected to The Broad Stage programs.

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SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS Education & Community Programs at The Broad Stage is supported in part by: The Herb Alpert Foundation Barbara Herman in honor of Virginia Blywise

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission

Johnny Carson Foundation

The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation

California Arts Council

Sidney Stern Memorial Trust

City of Santa Monica

Sony Entertainment

The Santa Monica Arts Commission

Dwight Stuart Youth Fund

The Colburn Foundation The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation

Ziering Family Foundation, a Support Foundation of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles

THE BROAD STAGE

AT THE SANTA MONICA COLLEGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Theater Address 1310 11th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Leonard M. Lipman Charitable Fund

Mailing Address 1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405

thebroadstage.org / 310.434.3200

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Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission

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The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation

California Arts Council

Sidney Stern Memorial Trust

City of Santa Monica

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