Education & Community Programs at The Broad Stage

EDU CAT ION & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AT THE BROAD STAGE | 2018/19 SANTA MONICA COLLEGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Education & Community Programs at the Broad Stage invites creative exchange and discovery. We believe access is key to developing a strong affinity for the arts, igniting a spark of innovation in each of us.Â

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Student Matinee Program

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Grades K-2 6 Grades 3-5 6 Grades 6-8 7 Grades 9-12 7 College Connections

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Family Performances

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Family Circle

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Broad Fest

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Spotlight Talks

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Partnership Highlights

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Program Support

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STUDENT MATINEE PROGRAM Each season, 12,000 K-12 students and their teachers attend free Student Matinee performances in theatre, music, dance and science. As a part of this program, educators attend arts integration 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 Educators participate in Professional Development Workshops associated with most Student Matinees offered during The Broad Stage season. Teachers explore arts integrated lesson plans and hone these techniques to replicate in their classrooms. 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 select educators and artists participating in this season’s Student Matinee program.

The cohort works in collaboration with curriculum specialists and the Education & Community Programs staff to generate arts integrated curriculum and deliver Professional Development Workshops to K-12 educators.

STUDY GUIDES All arts-based Student Matinees are supported with resources for educators, including arts integrated Study Guides developed by our Teaching Artist Cohort, with grade appropriate lessons, concepts and vocabulary. This comprehensive curriculum includes pre- and postshow lesson plans, student worksheets, articles and online media content.

BUS TRANSPORTATION The Broad Stage assists K-12 students in attending Student Matinee performances. Bus funding is available to schools in need ensuring that all students have access to a live theatre experience.

For more info go to thebroadstage.org/education

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Student Matinees (Grades K-2)

Student Matinees (Grades 3-5)

Pacífico Dance Company, Mexico, de Tierra a Mar Friday, OCT 19, 2018 / 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM

Nat Geo Live: Social by Nature Thursday, OCT 4, 2018 / 10:00 AM Friday, OCT 5, 2018 / 10:00 AM

Dedicated to the traditions of Mexican dance, Pacífico Dance Company presents a colorful dance fusion of culture, folklore and current themes.

Aaron Nigel Smith: Family Reggae Bash Friday, FEB 22, 2019 / 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM

Musical Explorers Wednesday, MAR 13, 2019 / 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM

Critically-acclaimed reggae artist and educator Aaron Nigel Smith invites all ages to sing and dance to songs of joy and freedom.

Thursday, MAR 14, 2019 / 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM Friday, MAR 15, 2019 / 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM

The Story Pirates Present: This Show Is Missing!

Friday, MAR 29, 2019 / 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM

Los Angeles musicians share their global music traditions in a highly interactive concert exploring musical concepts and cultural connections along the way.

Grab your magnifying glass because a mystery is afoot! Story Pirates will get to the bottom of it with help from kids in the audience, as they search for their missing story.

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©Ronan Donovan

Presented in partnership with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute

Social By Nature

Biologist-turned photographer Ronan Donovan presents the incredible similarities we humans share with other social mammals in the animal kingdom (chimpanzees, wolves, gorillas and bears) and what we can learn from them.

Kybele Dance Theater

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Student Matinees (Grades 6-8)

Student Matinees (Grades 9-12)

The Diary of Anne Frank Tuesday, OCT 9, 2018 / 10:30 AM Wednesday, OCT 10, 2018 / 10:30 AM

Kybele Dance Theater Friday, SEP 14, 2018 / 11:00 AM

Students will discover the life of Anne Frank and explore the impact that one young person can have on the world in this staged-reading presented by Santa Monica Repertory Theater.

Presented in partnership with Santa Monica Repertory Theater

Ballet Hispánico Friday, MAR 22, 2019 / 11:00 AM

Whether dancing on stage, in school or in the street, Ballet Hispánico creates a space to celebrate and explore Latin cultures through dance where few institutions break ground.

Nat Geo Live: Wild Seas, Secret Shores Thursday, APR 25, 2019 / 10:00 AM Friday, APR 26, 2019 / 10:00 AM

To marine biologist Thomas Peschak, sharks aren’t a reason to get out of the water.

They’re a reason to get in. Follow him around the world with his award-winning images and his engaging take on the ocean’s charismatic creatures.

Ranky Tanky

Turkish-born choreographer Seda Aybay draws upon her Turkish heritage to create innovative contemporary dance works that stretch the boundaries of modern dance while infusing a global perspective.

The Grapes of Wrath Tuesday FEB 5, 2019 / 10:30 AM Wednesday, FEB 6, 2019 / 10:30 AM Santa Monica Repertory Theater brings the reality of the 1930’s Dust Bowl and the displacement of the Joad family to life in their staged reading of The Grapes of Wrath. Students will make connections to American history and explore themes of empathy and generosity within the play and in their own lives.

Presented in partnership with Santa Monica Repertory Theater

Ranky Tanky Monday, APR 8, 2019 / 11:00 AM From playful game songs to ecstatic shouts, the Ranky Tanky quintet performs the music of Gullah culture, born in the southeastern Sea Island region of the United States. These contemporary artists revive a “Heartland of American Music” with heartbreaking spirituals to delicate lullabies.

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COLLEGE CONNECTIONS Santa Monica College students have access to visiting artists at The Broad Stage through interactive master classes and open rehearsals. $10 student tickets and 20% faculty and staff discounts are offered for mainstage performances.

OPEN REHEARSALS: MASTER CLASSES: Kybele Dance Theater Kybele Dance Theater: Modern Dance/Partnering Santa Monica Rep: SEP 2018 Staged Readings Guy Davis: Guitar The Diary of Anne Frank SEP 2018 The Grapes of Wrath Pacífico Dance Company: Pacífico Dance Company Folkorico OCT 2018 Ballet Hispánico Santa Monica Rep: Staged Readings FEB 2019

Richard O’Neill

Story Pirates: Improvisation MAR 2019 Ballet Hispánico – Ballet/Modern/Salsa MAR 2019 Richard O’Neill: Viola MAY 2019

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

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STUDENT PRICES

$10 TICKETS SMC Associated Students with valid student ID

$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.

FACULTY AND STAFF DISCOUNT

SMC Faculty and Staff have access to a 20% discount for mainstage presentations. *Certain events not included.

HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS

ONLINE Visit thebroadstage.org/college-tickets and follow the directions to create a student or faculty/staff account.

*Only pre-registered students or faculty/staff 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 or faculty ID.

STUDENT RUSH

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

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 Monday – Friday, 12PM – 6PM 310.434.3200 9

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FAMILY PERFORMANCES 10

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Capturing the imagination of young audiences and engaging the adults who brought them, our Family Performances are the right mixture of entertainment, education and surprise.

All tickets just $5! Bring everyone in the family.

PacĂ­fico Dance Company, Mexico, de Tierra a Mar Saturday, OCT 20, 2018 / 11:00 AM

Pacifico Dance Company

Aaron Nigel Smith

Dedicated to the traditions of Mexican dance, PacĂ­fico Dance Company presents a colorful dance fusion of culture, folklore and current themes.

Aaron Nigel Smith: Family Reggae Bash Saturday, FEB 23, 2019 / 11:00 AM Critically-acclaimed reggae artist and educator Aaron Nigel Smith invites the whole family to sing and dance to songs of joy and freedom.

The Story Pirates Present: This Show Is Missing!

Saturday, MAR 30, 2019 / 11:00 AM

Story Pirates

Grab your magnifying glass because a mystery is afoot! Story Pirates will get to the bottom of it with help from kids in the audience, as they search for their missing story.

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

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“I love this program and what it has done for my relationship with my daughter. I feel like super mom when I take her to a show.”

– Parent

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FAMILY CIRCLE To create deeper access to The Broad Stage, this application-based program provides opportunities for local families to attend performances, workshops and field trips as a community. Membership to Family Circle is valid for two years, at a cost of $25 per family per year.

Space is limited.

ELIGIBILITY: Families must demonstrate financial need and meet some or all of the following criteria: • Be interested in the live performing arts.

• Have at least one school-aged child in

BENEFITS: • Free tickets to three shows per season from a selected list

• Meals & activities after each Family Show • Broad Fest ice cream social • Family Circle Orientation Day

at The Broad Stage the household.

• • Live less than 8 miles from The Broad Stage. Workshop with a visiting Broad Stage artist • Group field trip to a community organization • Have affiliation with our partnering • Parent night at The Broad Stage service organizations.

• Have a parent enrolled in Santa Monica College. • Season Announcement • Transportation vouchers as needed • Be a single parent household.

• Volunteer opportunities Local partners for Family Circle include: Community Corporation of Santa Monica, City of Santa Monica’s Virginia Avenue Park and Police Activities League and Extended Opportunity Program & Services (EOPS) at Santa Monica College.

To learn more, contact us at 310.434.3560, education@thebroadstage.org or visit thebroadstage.org/family-circle.

For more info go to thebroadstage.org/education

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BROAD FEST

An afternoon of music, dance & interactive entertainment at The Broad Stage Sunday, SEP 2, 2018 / 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM / FREE Our annual community festival, Broad Fest, welcomes friends and neighbors for a relaxing and engaging afternoon in the sun. This free outdoor event will feature DJ music, music performances, interactive dance classes, movies and other activities for the whole family.

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

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SPOTLIGHT TALKS Join artists and Santa Monica College Faculty in pre-show conversations, post-show panel discussions and Q&As that engage the imagination and intellect of learners of all ages. To see a list of all Spotlight Talks for the 2018/19 season, visit The Broad Stage website.

For more info go to thebroadstage.org/education

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PARTNERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

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CARNEGIE HALL’S WEILL MUSIC INSTITUTE: MUSICAL EXPLORERS The Broad Stage partners with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute to present Musical Explorers, an innovative program connecting 3,000 K-2 students to the diverse music in our community.

By exploring three cultural styles of music that are part of the fabric of Los Angeles, students develop listening, singing and rhythmic 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.

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

To compliment the National Geographic Student Matinees, Education & Community Programs creates optional excursions that extend school field trips and deepen learning. Working with such organizations as the Friends of Ballona Wetlands and Heal the Bay, students and their teachers journey from The Broad Stage to science-based partner organizations, creating a strong bridge between the arts and sciences.

For more info go to thebroadstage.org/education

CITY OF SANTA MONICA Located in the heart of Santa Monica, The Broad Stage is constantly forging partnerships with local organizations.

Virginia Avenue Park and the Police Activities League collaborate with Education & Community Programs staff to offer families in the community interested in the arts a Family Circle.

Each year, The Broad Stage participates in the city’s festival, COAST: Open Streets. All schools in the Santa MonicaMalibu Unified School District have priority access to the Student Matinee offerings, and Education & Community Programs staff was selected to serve on the district’s Community Arts Team to support the revision of the Strategic Arts Plan.

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EDUCATION & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AT THE BROAD STAGE IS SUPPORTED IN PART BY: The Herb Alpert Foundation Johnny Carson Foundation California Arts Council City of Santa Monica The Santa Monica Arts Commission The Colburn Foundation The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation Leonard M. Lipman Charitable Fund

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Sony Entertainment Dwight Stuart Youth Fund Ziering Family Foundation, a Support Foundation of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles

Special thanks to The Board of Directors of The Broad Stage for their support of the 2018 Broad Fest.

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The Broad Stage has an unequivocal commitment to supporting and entertaining a diverse community. By presenting world-class and emerging performing arts, providing transformative educational opportunities and inspiring our audience, The Broad Stage elevates the human spirit and brings us together in shared humanity.

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

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

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COM MUN ITY & EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT THE BROAD STAGE | 2018/19 SANTA MONICA COLLEGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER