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Daytime Series
| Slam Poet Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo |
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A two-time National Poetry Slam Individual Finalist, Ieyoka (pronounced ee-yo!-kah) is, quite frankly, one of the most stunning and gifted artists we’ve ever come across. A first-generation Nigerian American, she weaves impassioned poetry and a uniquely personal musical style into inspirational stories about self-empowerment, social responsibility and peace. Her recent single The Yellow Brick Road Song was featured in the HBO series How to Make it in America.
Show times:
Thu, October 21, 2010 10:00 AM
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| Three Cups of Tea - at Bow High School |
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Humanitarian and mountaineer Greg Mortenson’s remarkable story of his struggle to build schools for young girls in Pakistan has inspired millions of readers to think about how they can change the world. This engaging one-person production from American Place Theatre’s Literature to Life Series includes a pre- and post-performance interactive discussion.
Show times:
Tue, November 2, 2010 10:00 AM
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| Jigu Thunder Drums of China |
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From the creators of The Peking Acrobats comes a colossal entertainment experience featuring world-renown drummers, percussionists and musicians. In Chinese, Jigu means to beat or touch the drum. This exhilarating artistry is deeply rooted in the folk origins of the Shanxi Province, and is masterfully blended with many modern musical elements and a special-effects light show that will dazzle your senses.
Show times:
Mon, November 22, 2010 10:00 AM
Mon, November 22, 2010 12:00 PM
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| We the People |
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TheatreworksUSA’s new musical revue brings American civics lessons to life and promises to make social studies exciting and accessible. Students will have a blast learning about the three branches of government, the First Amendment, presidential elections, democracy, the judicial process and more. Barreling through a variety of musical styles including rock, rhythm-and-blues and hip-hop, We the People will instill in your students a sense of American pride, and may even inspire them to get involved and make a difference.
Show times:
Thu, December 2, 2010 10:00 AM
Thu, December 2, 2010 12:00 PM
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| Doktor Kaboom! |
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Doktor Kaboom’s original, interactive science comedy show creatively blends theater arts with the wonders of scientific exploration. Join Doktor Kaboom (comedic actor and scientist David Epley) for a sidesplitting journey of increasingly spectacular (and often successful) science experiments designed to involve, excite, educate and entertain.
Show times:
Wed, January 12, 2011 10:00 AM
Wed, January 12, 2011 12:00 PM
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| Cirque Mechanics BOOM TOWN |
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What do you get when you combine the daring acrobatics of an inspired family-friendly cirque show with the wonders of the old west? The creators of Birdhouse Factory transport you to an 1865 mining town, where an unlikely discovery sets off a series of hilarious and unexpected events full of lore, excitement, and adventure – and some of the most amazing trampoline acrobatics you’ve ever seen!
Show times:
Thu, March 24, 2011 10:00 AM
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| The Things They Carried - at Bow High School |
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From American Place Theatre’s Literature to Life Series comes this masterwork of contemporary literature – a collection of short pieces about the author, Tim O'Brien, and his experiences surrounding the Vietnam War. Actor Billy Lyons, working alone on stage, presents a blurred line between truth and reality, fact and fiction that makes O’Brien’s journey unforgettable. This event includes a pre- and post-performance interactive discussion.
Show times:
Thu, April 7, 2011 10:00 AM
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