| Program Type | Performance |
| Art Form | Theatre |
| Curriculum Connections | Language Arts / Literacy |
| Target Grades | Pre-K | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Family |
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Testimonial
"Having the opportunity to work with AFLCT has been truly beneficial; they've provided unique experiences that have positively impacted our students. Their professional artists are strong role-models who encouraged students to take risks, find their voices, and be confident young people. They assisted in the process of inspiring our students to discover their individual identities and be able to self-assuredly express and share their ideas and opinions."
Description
A charming tale which appeals especially to younger children, Sleeping Beauty begins in King Felix?s great hall where guests from across the land have gathered to celebrate the birth of Princess Aurora. In this retelling, a painted story book opens to reveal each scene. Beautifully hand-crafted marionettes are brought to life by a master puppeteer as the dramatic events unfold.
Objectives
• to introduce the audience to a variety of puppetry styles, as well as elements of stagecraft commonly found in larger-scale theatrical productions
• to show the audience the mechanics of marionette manipulation by allowing the puppeteers to remain in full view throughout the performance
• to spark interest in and generate further exploration of storytelling through puppetry
• to show the audience the mechanics of marionette manipulation by allowing the puppeteers to remain in full view throughout the performance
• to spark interest in and generate further exploration of storytelling through puppetry
Pricing Information
In-Person Assembly pricing:
Single: $775
Double: $1,242
Triple: $1,716
Same-Day Show Pairings (“Mixed Double”)
The Fairy Circus, Sleeping Beauty, and An Arabian Adventure can be paired with any other title.
Cinderella and Hansel & Gretel can be paired with any show except The Dragon King or Perseus & Medusa.
The Dragon King and Perseus & Medusa can be paired with any show except Cinderella or Hansel & Gretel.
A minimum of 4.5 hours is required between start times (e.g., 9:00 AM & 1:30 PM), and a $150 fee applies for stage changes.
Single: $775
Double: $1,242
Triple: $1,716
Same-Day Show Pairings (“Mixed Double”)
The Fairy Circus, Sleeping Beauty, and An Arabian Adventure can be paired with any other title.
Cinderella and Hansel & Gretel can be paired with any show except The Dragon King or Perseus & Medusa.
The Dragon King and Perseus & Medusa can be paired with any show except Cinderella or Hansel & Gretel.
A minimum of 4.5 hours is required between start times (e.g., 9:00 AM & 1:30 PM), and a $150 fee applies for stage changes.
Program Length
40 minutes
Participants
max 250 audience size
Technical Specifications
• Set Up: 90 mins (school) or 2 hours (public)
• Break: 30 minutes minimum between performances; no maximum
• Strike: 1 hour
• Program Space: A level playing area at least 12 feet wide by 12 feet deep, with an unobstructed ceiling height of at least 10 feet. Playing area must be clean and cleared prior to our arrival.
• Electricity/Wi-Fi: Two standard electrical outlets – preferably on separate circuits – within 20 feet of the playing area.
• Outside Possible: No
• Mobility/Location Needs: A reserved parking space big enough for a cargo van as close as possible to the load in door. Street level performance space. Our equipment will not fit in an elevator. Two or three steps up into a building or onto a stage are okay.
• Break: 30 minutes minimum between performances; no maximum
• Strike: 1 hour
• Program Space: A level playing area at least 12 feet wide by 12 feet deep, with an unobstructed ceiling height of at least 10 feet. Playing area must be clean and cleared prior to our arrival.
• Electricity/Wi-Fi: Two standard electrical outlets – preferably on separate circuits – within 20 feet of the playing area.
• Outside Possible: No
• Mobility/Location Needs: A reserved parking space big enough for a cargo van as close as possible to the load in door. Street level performance space. Our equipment will not fit in an elevator. Two or three steps up into a building or onto a stage are okay.