Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Education Series

Fox Cit ies Performing Arts Center • Appleton, Wisconsin

2011/12 SEASON

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO

Chicago Children’s Theatre

THE HUNDRED DRESSES

FRINDLE

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

LILY’S CROSSING

NATE THE GREAT

HENRY AND MUDGE

GOODNIGHT MOON ANDTHE RUNAWAY BUNNY

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Aquila Theatre Company in William Shakespeare’s

MacbethThursday, October 20

Griffin Theatre Company’s

FrindleWednesday, November 2

Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s

Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny

Wednesday, November 9NTC PRODUCTIONS

A Christmas CarolThursday, December 15

Mad River Theater Works’

Freedom BoundTuesday, January 31

ladysmith Black MambazoThursday, February 2

Clifford The Big Red dog™ — live!Monday, February 27

The Magic school Bus — The Climate ChallengeWednesday, February 29


The Hundred dressesWednesday, March 14

ArtsPower’s

lily’s CrossingThursday, March 15

Dallas Children’s Theater’s

Mufaro’s Beautiful daughtersTuesday, March 27

Theatreworks USA’s production of

Henry and Mudge Thursday, March 29

Unsinkable Women: stories and songs from the Titanic

Wednesday, May 2Theatreworks USA’s production of

Nate the Great Friday, May 11

2011/12 SHOWSAT A GLANCE

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CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS

MusicEnglish Language Arts

social studies science

Theater

To make your planning easier, each performance lists the applicable Wisconsin Model Academic Standards content areas:

(L-R): Leslie Ann Sheppard, Elana Ernst, Geoff Rice, Natalie Berg; Michael Jansen and Miguel Cervantes. Photo by Joan Marcus.; Matt Leisy as Nate the Great. Photo by Joan Marcus.

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Dear Fellow Educators,

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is pleased to invite you and your students to experience learning through the performing arts with its 2011/12 Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Education Series. Designed specifically for students in grades PreK–12, the series lifts classroom lessons from the page to the stage.

As you plan for the upcoming year, consider how an experience at the Center can add variety to your lesson plans in literature, science, music, social studies, geography and the arts. For the 2011/12 Season, the Center welcomes back several well-respected and award-winning theater troupes. Each presents a unique experience for your students that

ties directly to Wisconsin’s Model Academic Standards. From Aquila Theatre Company’s Macbeth and Mad River Theater Works’ Freedom Bound to Clifford The Big Red Dog™ – Live!, your students will learn valuable lessons at any age.

As an educator, you have one of the most important and challenging jobs. Let the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center assist you with educational resources, detailed study guides and scholarship funding to bridge growing budget gaps. Call (920) 730-3786 or e-mail [email protected] today to find out how the performing arts can be a part of your classroom.

The Fox Cities P.A.C. is thrilled to present the 2011/12 Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Education Series. We hope you and your class will join us for an unforgettable learning experience in the arts.

Enjoy the show!

Amy Gosz sherry RougeuxDirector of Programming Group Sales Managerand Community Engagement

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RESERVATIONGUIDELINES

The Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Education Series is designed specifically for school groups, targeting grades PreK through 12.

Please use the suggested grade levels listed for each performance as a guide to determine what is appropriate for your students. We strongly recommend that children be at least three years old. Babies in arms will not be permitted in the theater.

One complimentary chaperone seat is included with every 15 seats reserved.

Reservations are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Once the reservation is made, a signed invoice and a 25 percent nonrefundable deposit is required within 10 business days for reservations exceeding 15 seats. Reservations of 15 seats or less will require a credit card number on file to charge on the balance due date or payment in full with a personal check within 10 business days of the reservation. Reservations made before August 31 will have until September 9 to pay the deposit or full payment and return a signed copy of the invoice.

Final payment and reservation adjustments are due a minimum of four weeks prior to the performance. Any changes to the invoice must be made by the person who made the reservation.

Scholarships may be available to schools needing financial assistance. Guidelines and applications are available at foxcitiespac.com.

Refunds or exchanges will only be honored if an event is cancelled by the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center or if your school (or the district you reside in) is closed or delayed on the day of the event.

Due to the nature of theatrical bookings, prices, shows, artists, dates and times are subject to change.

For a complete list of reservation guidelines, study guides and other resources to help you get the most from your experience at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, visit foxcitiespac.com.

Phone: (920) 730-3786Online: foxcitiespac.com/educators


“Fair is foul and foul is fair” in Aquila Theatre’s thought-provoking portrayal of Macbeth’s chaotic world, where nothing is

as it seems and men combat their own fates. True to Shakespeare’s language and genius, The New Yorker describes this production as a classic “made relevant with superb acting and clever staging” that will have students on the edge of their seats.

Aquila Theatre Company in William Shakespeare’s

MacbethThursday, october 20, 2011 • 9:30 a.m.Run time: 2 hrs 15 min • $7Suggested for grades 8–12

Griffin Theatre Company’s FrindleWednesday, November 2, 20119:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.Run time: 60 min • $5Suggested for grades 3–6

Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s

Goodnight Moon and The Runaway BunnyWednesday, November 9, 20119:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.Run time: 60 min • $5Suggested for grades PreK–2

What’s in a word? That’s the essence of the best-selling novel by Andrew Clements that inspired this playful look at creativity and the power of words. When the dreaded Mrs. Granger turns the tables on a curiously troublesome student, young Nick decides to rename a pen a frindle. Fighting for a word he believes in, Nick succeeds in adding his word to the dictionary and building a lifelong friendship with his teacher.

Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia, a Northeast Wisconsin educator favorite, returns this season to share two bedtime classics by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd. Inspire your students’ interest in reading and the arts with a show that uses innovative puppetry to share the beloved bunny tales “Goodnight Moon” and “The Runaway Bunny.”

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NTC PRODUCTIONS

A Christmas CarolThursday, december 15, 2011, 9:30 a.m.Run time: 2 hrs 15 min • $7Suggested for grades 4–12

ladysmith Black MambazoThursday, February 2, 2012, 12:30 p.m.Run time: 60 min • $5Suggested for grades 5–12

Charles Dickens’ “ghostly little tale” comes to life at the Fox Cities P.A.C. with uplifting carols and period costumes that hearken back to 19th century England. Follow along on a journey of self-discovery and reflection as the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge learns the consequences of his actions and the joy of generosity.

For more than 40 years, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has married the intricate rhythms and harmonies of their native South African musical traditions to the spirit and sentiments of gospel to create a sound that “gets into the blood.” With Grammy® Award-winning talent, Ladysmith Black Mambazo crisscrosses the globe sharing a unique musical heritage inspired by South African miners hopeful for a brighter future.

Freedom Bound lifts the Underground Railroad from the pages of a history book to the stage with the inspiring true story of

Addison White, his escape from a Kentucky master and his revolutionary rescue by the citizens of Mechanicsburg, Ohio. A returning educator favorite, Freedom Bound weaves together storytelling, drama and music to shed light on one of the darkest chapters in American history.

Mad River Theater Works’

Freedom BoundTuesday, January 31, 2012, 9:30 a.m.Run time: 60 min • $5Suggested for grades 4–8

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For fifty years, Clifford The Big Red Dog™ has been making learning fun for children with his canine antics and adventures. With help from his friends on Birdwell Island – Emily Elizabeth, Cleo and T-Bone – Clifford finds new adventures in sharing, working together, being kind to others and, most importantly, having fun! Dance and sing along with Clifford in an all new musical that will have your students howling in laughter.

Clifford The Big Red dog™ – live!Monday, February 27, 2012, 9:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.Run time: 60 min • $5Suggested for grades PreK–2

Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of The Magic School Bus with an all new musical adventure. Ms. Frizzle’s students are putting on a play about global warming, and they need some cold, hard facts. The

Friz and her reptilian sidekick, Liz, know just where to find them. This is no ordinary field trip, as a hop on the Magic School Bus takes your class on a whirlwind tour. From the Arctic to the Equator, they will see telltale signs of climate change and learn about science, weather, the environment, teamwork and cooperation as they discover they can make a difference.

The Magic school Bus —The Climate ChallengeWednesday, February 29, 20129:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.Run time: 60 min • $5Suggested for grades 1–4

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(920) 730-3786 or visit foxcitiespac.com.

We’re waiting to hear from you!

SCHOLASTIC, THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS ™®&© Scholastic Inc. Based on “The Magic School Bus” book series © Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen. All rights reserved.

© Scholastic Inc. Clifford The Big Red Dog is a trademark of Norman Bridwell. All rights reserved.

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A musical based on Eleanor Estes’ famous book, The Hundred Dresses follows Wanda Petronski, a girl who speaks strangely, has a

funny last name and lives in the wrong part of town. With all that against her, who would ever believe she has a closet full of one hundred beautiful dresses? Her classmates at Franklin Elementary School are not convinced, but they soon learn firsthand the cruelty of stereotypes and harsh words, the power of imagination and the courage to stand up for others.


The Hundred dressesWednesday, March 14, 20129:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.Run time: 65 min • $5Suggested for grades 3–6

ArtsPower’s

lily’s CrossingThursday, March 15, 2012, 12:30 p.m.Run time: 60 min • $5Suggested for grades 3–7

Dallas Children’s Theater’s

Mufaro’s Beautiful daughtersTuesday, March 27, 20129:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.Run time: 65 min • $5Suggested for grades 1–6

In the world of Patricia Reilly Giff’s novel, it’s 1944, and Lily Mollahan expects this summer to be the best time of her life. Then she discovers her best friend Margaret is moving away, and her father is going off to war. Although she’s disappointed, Lily realizes she must forge ahead to make the most of her summer and discovers a new friendship with Albert. But when their plans to salvage the summer could cost Albert his life, Lily must find the courage to tell the truth if she hopes to save him and their friendship.

An African folktale comes to life when Mufaro’s beautiful daughters journey to meet a great African king who desires a wife. Mufaro’s two daughters have very different dispositions, and their travels through a mystical jungle and across a deep river test their courage, kindness and strength of spirit. With authentic African drumming, majestic choreography and thrilling original music, the splendor of Zimbabwe shines through in this Caldecott Award-winning Cinderella tale.

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Chicago Children’s Theatre (L-R): Natalie Berg, Tyler Ravelson, Lauren Patten, Elana Ernst, Geoff Rice, Leslie Ann Sheppard


Young Henry loves spending time with his 182-pound canine buddy, Mudge, in this lighthearted musical based on Cynthia

Rylant’s popular series. Henry and Mudge share all kinds of adventures, but having a pet is a lot of responsibility. Henry spends a lot of time training his pal to sit, heel and shake hands. When Aunt Annie comes to visit, Mudge seems to like her best, and Henry worries that he has lost his best friend forever only to discover that sharing Mudge is just another fun adventure.


Henry and MudgeThursday, March 29, 2012, 9:30 a.m.Run time: 60 min • $5Suggested for grades PreK–3

On April 15, 1912, The RMS Titanic sank in the North Atlantic. Today, a century later, experience the true stories of extraordinary women aboard the ship who changed the world as we know it. Actor, writer and educator Deborah Jean Templin brings to life a historically accurate portrayal of seven brave women including the unsinkable Molly Brown. This performance will be presented in the Kimberly-Clark Theater.

Unsinkable Women: Stories and Songs from the TitanicWednesday, May 2, 20129:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.Run time: 60 min • $5Suggested for grades 6–12

Following in the footsteps of Sherlock Holmes, Nero Wolfe and other great sleuths, Nate the Great takes on his toughest case yet when his neighbor Annie asks for help finding her missing painting. He’s found lost balloons, books, slippers, chickens and even a lost goldfish, but this case will test all of his detective skills. Although Nate believes that great detectives work alone, he finds that unraveling mysteries is easier (and a lot more fun) with a partner in this musical based on Marjorie Weinman Sharmat’s story about teamwork and friendship – imaginary and otherwise.


Nate the GreatFriday, May 11, 2012, 9:30 a.m.Run time: 60 min • $5Suggested for grades K–4

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(L-R): Katt Leisy, Kyra Lorraine Selman, Vincent Ortega. Photo by Joan Marcus

Miguel Cervantes and Michael Jansen. Photo by Joan Marcus.


GATHER A GROUPfor a PUBLIC PERFORMANCE!

Whether your drama department is dying to see Les Misérables or the teacher’s lounge is buzzing about Billy Elliot the Musical, the Fox Cities Performing

Arts Center’s group sales department has just the ticket. Many of the Center’s Kimberly-Clark Broadway Across America – Fox Cities Series and

Boldt Arts Alive! Series performances offer special discounted rates for groups of 10 or more.* Reserve your seats today, months before individual tickets go on sale!

*Billy Elliot the Musical and Les Misérables require a group minimum of 15.

NoV. 15-20, 2011oCT. 5-16, 2011 FEB. 7-12, 2012 MAR. 6-11, 2012 APR. 24-29, 2012

Visit foxcitiespac.com for group pricing and a complete show listing.

dAilEY & ViNCENTJAN. 20, 2012

Montana Repertory Theatre’s

doUBT: A PARABlEFEB. 21, 2012

THE FLYING KARAMAZOV BROTHERS

APR. 14, 2012

dANÚ: A CHRISTMAS

IN IRELANDdEC. 13, 2011

The State Ballet Theatre of Russia’s

sWAN lAKEJAN. 27, 2012


THANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL BUSINESS PARTNERS

Mission-based programming is supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin

Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment

for the Arts.

Bridge GrantMarise Evadne Gustafson Fund

The Frank C. Shattuck Community FundVandenberg Charitable Fund

Mission-based programming is supported by the Performing Arts Fund, a program of Arts Midwest funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts with additional

contributions from Wisconsin Arts Board, General Mills Foundation and Land O’Lakes Foundation.

The Broadway League Inc. John and Sally Mielke

U.S. Oil / Schmidt Family Foundation

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Partners are listed as of 3/23/11. To become an Annual Business Partner, please contact the Center at (920) 730-3714.GATHER A GROUPfor a PUBLIC PERFORMANCE!

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