Teaching Artist Legacy Statement
As a Puppeteer & Teaching Artist, I strive to engage students in a joyful and meaningful way where we reimagine everyday objects into living, breathing characters that hold the ability to inspire laughter, curiosity and continued learning about the subject we choose to focus on.
| Component Type | School-wide Performance |
| Grades | Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| First Language | English |
| Other Languages | Slovak (semi-fluent) |
| Professional Links | instagram@sovatheater |
Testimonials
"Our Kindergartener, Ariel, loved the assembly today. She hasn't stopped talking about it! She just loved her puppets!"
- Grade K Teacher, Hamden Hall Country Day School, Hamden, CT
"Adelka did a great job! Excellent with students. Involved many students. Allowed all ideas to flow and be accepted. Made students feel important and/or special. Loved the connection of using natural resources intertwined with storytelling to connect to indigenous people."
- Grade 3, Teacher, Church Street Elementary School, Hamden, CT
- Grade K Teacher, Hamden Hall Country Day School, Hamden, CT
"Adelka did a great job! Excellent with students. Involved many students. Allowed all ideas to flow and be accepted. Made students feel important and/or special. Loved the connection of using natural resources intertwined with storytelling to connect to indigenous people."
- Grade 3, Teacher, Church Street Elementary School, Hamden, CT
Description
Sova Theater's performance "Marvelous Metamorphoses" accompanied by music engages audience with the use of dance, puppetry and mask work to vividly portray characters and concepts told through movement, sound and imagery in the story, making them memorable.
We journey through the life cycles of frogs, butterflies and bees utilizing the art of puppetry and music.
The puppets are handmade by Sova Theater artists Justin Perlman and Adelka Polak. Performances by Adelka Polak & Kendra Garnett are sure to get everyone dancing, laughing and feeling inspired to learn about the environment. The original music is provided by Cynthia & Rick Quintanal.
We journey through the life cycles of frogs, butterflies and bees utilizing the art of puppetry and music.
The puppets are handmade by Sova Theater artists Justin Perlman and Adelka Polak. Performances by Adelka Polak & Kendra Garnett are sure to get everyone dancing, laughing and feeling inspired to learn about the environment. The original music is provided by Cynthia & Rick Quintanal.
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 | MISSION The mission of Higher Order Thinking Schools is to close the opportunity gap in Connecticut by providing a well-rounded education for all students in, about, and through the arts. | OUTCOMES Enriching School Culture | CONTACTS Christopher Eaves |