| Program Type | Performance |
| Art Form | Theatre |
| Curriculum/a | Social Studies |
| Target Grades | Elementary School (1st - 5th grade) |
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Testimonial
The following schools booked this assembly for multiple consecutive years:
-Gildersleeve School, Portland, CT 4th grade - 16 years
-Old Saybrook Middle School, Old Saybrook, CT , 4th grade - 12 years
-New Milford Elementary Schools, New Milford, CT - 3rd grade - 10 years
-Gildersleeve School, Portland, CT 4th grade - 16 years
-Old Saybrook Middle School, Old Saybrook, CT , 4th grade - 12 years
-New Milford Elementary Schools, New Milford, CT - 3rd grade - 10 years
Description
Explore Connecticut history firsthand by becoming the Charter Oak, visiting the Leatherman, sinking a house in Gardner Lake, feeding oysters to George Washington’s horse, and getting married at Bride’s Brook. An annual favorite for many schools who have requested this performance up to 18 consecutive years! Enjoy regional legends including "The Charter Oak", (Hartford), "George Washington and his Horse" (Bridgeport), "The Leather Man" (Northwest, CT) "The House in Gardner Lake" (Salem), and "Bride's Brook" (Niantic). It is a visual extravaganza of story and song. Comparing and contrasting modern inventions with historical ingenuity, students step into history and celebrate Connecticut.
Objectives
-Students will understand what a legend is and that there are many legends that tell the history of our state.
-Students will see that stories were an important part of shaping our state’s history.
-Students will learn Connecticut history firsthand by becoming the characters in the stories.
-Students will see that stories and legends about Connecticut are everywhere, if they look for them.
-Students will see that stories were an important part of shaping our state’s history.
-Students will learn Connecticut history firsthand by becoming the characters in the stories.
-Students will see that stories and legends about Connecticut are everywhere, if they look for them.
Pricing Information
$620 single
$1,130 back to back
pre-recorded $590
$1,130 back to back
pre-recorded $590
Video
Program Length
1 hour
Participants
Live: Up to 250
Recorded: n/a
If follow up workshops are involved, one class at a time is best. Students have a chance to ask questions, and participate in several games.
Recorded: n/a
If follow up workshops are involved, one class at a time is best. Students have a chance to ask questions, and participate in several games.
Technical Specifications
Live: Minimum of 10 x 15 feet so students can join me on stage.
Virtually: Equipment for students to see the assembly online. If I am following up with a workshop activity, individual space for students to be able to move in a hula hoop sized space each would help.
Virtually: Equipment for students to see the assembly online. If I am following up with a workshop activity, individual space for students to be able to move in a hula hoop sized space each would help.