Tanglewood Marionettes

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Perseus and Medusa
Program Type Performance
Art Form Theatre
Curriculum Connections Social Studies | Language Arts / Literacy
Target Grades 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8
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"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

Take a trip back in time to the dawn of civilization, to an ancient world of gods, goddesses, prophecies and heroes. In this masterful production, you will accompany Perseus through personal trials and glorious quests. A lavish show featuring beautiful, hand-crafted marionettes, scrolling sets, exotic music and much, much more. The ancient world has never been so accessible!

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 expose the audience to the mechanics of marionette manipulation by allowing the puppeteers to remain in full view throughout the performance

• to complement and augment studies of the ancient world

• to spark interest in and further explorations of Greek mythology

Pricing Information

In-Person Assembly pricing:
Single: $1037
Double: $1,558
Triple: $2,079

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.

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Program Length

50 min - 60 min

Participants

300

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 16 feet wide by 14 feet deep, with an unobstructed ceiling height of at least 12 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: Reserved parking for a cargo van pulling a 7' x 14' box trailer, located 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.