Student Matinee Series (SMS)
We invite everyone to attend our Student Matinee Series performances. They are open to the public as well as to school groups, so we encourage those of you with schools to make your reservations early - and we encourage the general public to buy your tickets early!
PLEASE NOTE: To be respectful of the performers and those who arrive on time, the Student Matinee performances will start on time! Please plan to be here no later than 15 minutes prior to curtain time. Once the show begins, we will not be able to seat you and/or your group until an appropriate break in the performance so that your arriving late does not disrupt the performance for the other patrons.
TO ORDER TICKETS OR MAKE GROUP RESERVATIONS FOR THE STUDENT MATINEE SERIES: Call the Stocker Arts Center Box Office from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday at (800) 995-5222 ext. 4040 OR (440) 366-4040.
2009-2010 Student Matinee Series
Coming Next:
Friday, December 18, 2009 – 10:00am – Tickets: $7.75
The Nutcracker
Ohio Dance Theatre (ODT)
Running Time: 2 Hours, including one 10-minute intermission
Recommended for Grades 2-12
Usher in the holidays with this hallmark tradition. With a tree that grows, battling mice and extraordinary dancers, Ohio Dance Theatre’s production provides a visual delight for all ages. From the grace of the Dew Drop Fairy to the footwork of the mischievous mice, this “Nutcracker” is filled with wonder and surprises. www.ohiodancetheatre.org
Thursday, January 28, 2010 – 9:45am & 11:45am – Tickets: $4
Cuentos Del Arbol (Tree Tales)
A Pushcart Players Production
Running Time: 1 Hour, includes a 10-minute q & a session
Recommended for Grades K-4 or 6
Curriculum Connections: Languages, Literature, Geography
A delightful musical presented in a bi-lingual format. The centerpiece of the stories is a tree (Un Arbol) that has sheltered, shielded and nurtured countless characters that have passed her way over the years. The tree’s caretaker, Arbolita, shares four stories with Tomas, a storyteller, who is looking for tales for his collection. The stories included are The Garden of the Golden Oranges, adapted from a Spanish legend; Brothers Who Were Both Wise and Foolish, an adventure set in Spain; Juan Bobo or Silly John originating in both Mexico and Puerto Rico, about a boy who makes silly mistakes that serve him well; and Caperucita Roja or Red Riding Hood a perennial favorite in Spanish and English households, told with a Latino beat and rhythm. www.pushcartplayers.com
Monday, February 8, 2010 – 9:45am & 11:45am – Tickets: $4
Doktor Kaboom!
Running Time: 1 Hour
Recommended for Grades 5-8
Curriculum Connections: Science, Math, Theatre
Doktor Kaboom! is the creation of actor/comedian David Epley, and is an audience-interactive one-man Science variety show that creatively blends the wonders of scientific exploration with theatre arts. Doktor Kaboom! keeps his audience riveted with interest and rolling with laughter whilst exploring scientific content that ties directly into mandated curriculum standards. Join him for a sidesplitting journey of increasingly spectacular and often successful experiments and demonstrations. Using masterful improvisational skills, Mr. Epley takes his audience on a tour of the modern scientific method while demonstrating amazing applications of the physical sciences. www.doktorkaboom.com
Monday, March 8, 2010 – 9:45am & 11:45am – Tickets: $4
Most Valuable Player
Dallas Children’s Theater
Conceived by Gayle Cornelison; Written by Mary Hall Surface and the original cast of the California Theatre Center production
Running Time: 65 Minutes
Recommended for Grades 4 and up
This story of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play professional major league baseball, chronicles the young athlete's nonviolent struggle to integrate what was then considered a "white man's game." Jackie's courage, intelligence, leadership, resilience and athletic skill propelled him to become a national hero. www.holdenarts.org
Click here to download and print the study guide for Most Valuable Player.
Monday, April 12, 2010 – 9:45am & 11:45am – Tickets: $4
Nobody’s Perfect
Kennedy Center Theatre for Young Audiences on Tour Presents
Based on the children’s book by Marlee Matlin and Doug Cooney; Adapted for the stage by Doug Cooney. Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma. Directed by Coy Middlebrook; ASL Translation by Alexandria Wailes; Co-commissioned with VSA arts
Running Time: 65 Minutes
Recommended for Grades 3 and up (ages 8 and up)
Curriculum Connections: Literature, Language Development, Peer Relationships, Communication, and Deaf Culture
Fourth grade is not easy and Megan finds herself at odds with new student Alexis. To Megan, Alexis has it all: beauty, brains, and athletics—she’s practically perfect! Though Megan tries to be nice, Alexis is anything but friendly, making Megan wonder, "Does she not like me because I'm deaf?" When they’re forced to collaborate on a science project, Megan discovers Alexis’s secret. Based on the book by Academy Award® winner Marlee Matlin and Doug Cooney, this touching musical—simultaneously performed in spoken English and American Sign Language—is a reminder that despite first impressions, nobody’s perfect.
www.kennedy-center.org/programs/family/ontour
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 – 10:00am – Tickets: $4
Made In America: Songs From The Homeland
Oberlin Choristers
Running Time: 1 Hour
Recommended for Grades 3 and 4
Curriculum Connections: Music, History
The people of America are singers of songs. Singing brings us together. When we sing the songs of our homeland we understand that our rich tradition of American song is a source of pride. This program of song, narration and dance celebrates songs about America written and arranged by American composers. The program explores the influence of African Americans with spirituals and gospel songs, British Isle immigrants with Appalachian ballads and dance tunes and cowboys and settlers with cowboy songs. The history of our two most popular patriotic songs, The Star Spangled Banner, and America the Beautiful is presented and the audience will be invited to sing them with the choir, and will be encouraged to write their own songs about America. Oberlin Choristers is a community-based children's choir with singers from throughout northeast Ohio. The choir performs regularly with Opera Cleveland and has made concert tours to England, Scotland, Italy, Austria, Germany, Australia, and New Zealand. www.ochoristers.org
Monday, April 19, 2010 – 9:45am & 11:45am – Tickets: $4
The Incredible Speediness of Jamie Cavanaugh
Roseneath Theatre of Toronto, Canada
Written by Chris Craddock; Directed by Richard Greenblatt in Co-Production with Carousel Players
Recommended for Grades 4 through 8
Themes: Being different; Accepting yourself for who you are; Learning disabilities and special abilities; Empathy and understanding for others; Bullying; Standing up for your friends; Having the courage to face life challenges and difficulties; Character education; Working together to understand and demystify ADHD
Fast-paced, funny and full of energy, this great play written by Chris Craddock tackles issues of bullying, peer pressure, learning disabilities and the struggles to fit in. Jamie and Max are best friends – she’s a trouble magnet who thinks her ADHD is some kind of amazing ‘super speed’ superpower and he’s the smartest kid in his grade. But when Jamie tries to help Max against a bully named Rock, her ‘super power’ ends up creating more trouble for both of them. Jamie learns that to be a good friend, she needs to slow down and listen. www.holdenarts.org
Sorry you missed these great events:
Thursday, October 15, 2009 - If You Give A Pig A Pancake and Other Story Books
Teacher study guide
Thursday, October 29, 2009 - The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
Teacher study guide
Monday, November 9, 2009 - Jigsaw Jones - The Case of the Class Clown
Teacher Study Guide
STUDENT MATINEE SERIES GROUP RESERVATION INFORMATION – WE NOW SEND TICKET RESERVATION AGREEMENTS BY EMAIL WHENEVER POSSIBLE!
Group Reservations for Student Matinee performances are taken over the phone during regular Box Office hours, 12:00 noon to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday, (800) 995-5222 ext. 4040 or (440) 366-4040. Ticket Reservation Agreements are emailed to the person who makes the reservation and must be signed and returned to the Stocker Arts Center by the date indicated in order to guarantee your reservations. Stocker Arts Center is accessible for students with special needs, including parking, seating and restrooms. We enthusiastically welcome everyone to all performances! Wheelchair seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. A Hearing Assistance System and free headsets for the hearing impaired are available. Please indicate your specific needs when you reserve your tickets so that we’re ready to assist you when you arrive. We provide one free ticket for adults accompanying every 20 students. Additional chaperones and parents are welcome to attend any Student Matinee performance at the published ticket price.
PLEASE NOTE: To be respectful of the performers and those who arrive on time, the Student Matinee performances will start on time! Please plan to be here no later than 15 minutes prior to curtain time. Once the show begins, we will not be able to seat you and/or your group until an appropriate break in the performance so that your arriving late does not disrupt the performance for the other patrons.
GROUP PAYMENT INFORMATION
Payment by cash, check, credit card or purchase order is due by the date listed on the Ticket Reservation Agreement. Payment must cover the tickets reserved and confirmed on the Agreement. Because we’ve saved that number of seats for you and your group and not sold them to others, there are no refunds or cancellations for no-shows after your signed Ticket Reservation Agreement is received by the Stocker Arts Center.
PARKING INFORMATION
Free parking for buses, cars and vans is provided adjacent to the theatre and Stocker Arts Center personnel will be on hand to provide assistance. No prior arrangements are necessary.
TEACHER STUDY GUIDE INFORMATION – WE NOW SEND THEM BY EMAIL WHENEVER POSSIBLE!
When the performing company provides us with Teacher Study Guides prior to a performance, we are happy to send them via email to all of the teachers who will be attending. Please let the Box Office know the names and email addresses of all the teachers from your school attending the performances so that we can send the Study Guides directly to them to allow them to better prepare their students for the performance. We are also happy to send them to any Home Schools or individuals who request them.
TO ORDER TICKETS OR MAKE GROUP RESERVATIONS FOR THE STUDENT MATINEE SERIES: Call the Stocker Arts Center Box Office from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday at (800) 995-5222 ext. 4040 OR (440) 366-4040.