| Program Type | Performance |
| Art Form | Theatre |
| Curriculum Connections | Social Studies | Language Arts / Literacy |
| Target Grades | 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
An underwater fantasy based on Chinese folklore, The Dragon King tells the tale of an intrepid Grandmother who journeys to the bottom of the sea in search of the elusive Dragon King, and the answers to why he has forsaken the land above.
Colorful sea creatures, an exciting adventure, and a wise and gentle protagonist who uses empathy and kindness to complete her quest. All this and more can be found in this UNIMA Award-winning production.
Colorful sea creatures, an exciting adventure, and a wise and gentle protagonist who uses empathy and kindness to complete her quest. All this and more can be found in this UNIMA Award-winning production.
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 explore various themes, including the role of oral tradition in society, and age versus youth in both American and Chinese cultures
• to spark interest in and generate the further exploration of Chinese folklore, music and culture
• to show the audience the mechanics of marionette manipulation by allowing the puppeteers to remain in full view throughout the performance
• to explore various themes, including the role of oral tradition in society, and age versus youth in both American and Chinese cultures
• to spark interest in and generate the further exploration of Chinese folklore, music and culture
Pricing Information
In-Person Assembly pricing:
Single: $1,037
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.
Single: $1,037
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 - 70 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.
• 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.