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Student Spotlight Series
2013–2014
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
dear educators, parents, and students,
Welcome to the 2013—2014 Student Spotlight Series at the Bloomington Center for the
Performing Arts. Whether you’ve been to a performance with your class, or are looking
for a new way to engage your students, live theater and residency programming can
involve, educate, and reach your students in several amazing ways!
The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts strives to assist regional K-12 teachers
and students in meeting Illinois Learning Standards for the Fine Arts and to make the
Student Spotlight Series both affordable and accessible. 2013–2014 ticket prices remain
the same for this season at $6.50 per student/adult with every 18th ticket free.
To ensure that your class has seats, we encourage you to make your reservations early.
If you would like to be added to our exclusive educator email list, please give us a call at
(309) 434-2787 or email [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you at a show.
Eric Veal
Community Engagement Director
Special thanks to state, federal, and regional agencies for their generous support. The BCPA’s programs are partially
supported by grants from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency; Arts Midwest; and the National Endowment for the Arts.
alexander and the terrible, horrible,
no good, very bad day 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
K–3 October 22, 2013 | TheaterWorksUSA.com
Have you ever had a really rotten day? Alexander has... He wakes up with gum in his
hair, he trips on a skateboard, and then he accidentally drops his sweater in the sink—all
before breakfast! Alexander can already tell—it’s going to be a terrible, horrible, no good,
very bad day!
Alexander’s day continues to go downhill as he gets smushed in the car on the way to
school, his teacher doesn’t like his drawing of an invisible castle, and Paul doesn’t want
to be his friend anymore. There’s no dessert for lunch, there’s lima beans for dinner,
and even worse: there’s kissing on television! It’s enough to make you want to move to
Australia!
Laugh and sing along with Alexander’s misadventures in this hilarious musical, featuring book and lyrics by Judith Viorst, author of the best-selling classic book. Discover
along with Alexander that sometimes, everyone has a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad
day.
All programs last approximately 60 minutes; teaching materials available.
Tickets are $6.50, with every 18th ticket free of charge.
call (309) 434-2777
(309) 434-2777 (box office) / (866) 686 9541 (toll free) 3
henry & mudge
10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
PreK–3 December 6, 2013 | TheaterWorksUSA.com
Moving from the city to a new house in the country can be tough. Just ask Henry, who
can’t find a playmate in his new neighborhood! Luckily, he’s got Mudge, a great big,
182-pound canine buddy, with whom he can share all kinds of adventures!
Henry discovers that having a pet is a big responsibility—they need to be fed, they
need to be taken out for walks, and of course they need lots of love and playtime! And
when the dog is as big as Mudge is, they also need good training. Henry teaches his new
friend to sit, heel, and shake his hand, but rolling over is one trick Henry just can’t seem
to teach Mudge, no matter how hard he tries.
When Henry’s cousin Annie comes for a visit, Mudge is so charmed by her that he
finally rolls over at her command! Henry thinks Mudge must love Annie more than him,
because the dog only does the trick for her. Very upset, Henry runs away into the cold
dark woods to find adventures on his own. Mudge follow’s the boy’s scent into the forest—he really does love Henry and doesn’t want to be without him.
Will the two friends be reunited? Find out in this Theatreworks musical, based on
the best-selling series of books by Cynthia Rylant.
All programs last approximately 60 minutes; teaching materials available.
Tickets are $6.50, with every 18th ticket free of charge.
4 Order tickets at ArtsBlooming.org
call (309) 434-2777
charlotte’s web
10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
K–5 February 25, 2014 | TheaterWorksUSA.com
Theatreworks’ production of Charlotte’s Web is based on E.B. White’s loving story of
the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte.
Wilbur has a problem: how to avoid winding up as pork chops! Charlotte, a fine writer
and true friend, hits on a plan to fool Farmer Zuckerman—she will create a “miracle.”
Spinning the words “Some Pig” in her web, Charlotte weaves a solution which not only
makes Wilbur a prize pig, but ensures his place on the farm forever. This treasured tale,
featuring mad-cap and endearing farm animals, explores bravery, selfless love, and the
true meaning of friendship.
All programs last approximately 60 minutes; teaching materials available.
Tickets are $6.50, with every 18th ticket free of charge.
call (309) 434-2777
(309) 434-2777 (box office) / (866) 686 9541 (toll free) 5
teacher from the black lagoon
and other storybooks 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
K–5 March 5, 2014
An exciting new musical revue based on favorite contemporary children’s books.
teacher from the black lagoon
lilly’s purple plastic purse
by Mike Thaler and Jared Lee
by Kevin Henkes
Follow Hubie’s imagination as he faces
Lilly loves everything about school, espe-
his comically horrific fears and discovers
cially her teacher, Mr. Slinger—until he
that his new teacher is pleasantly human
takes away her musical purse. Lilly’s fury
after all.
leads to revenge and then to remorse and
dogzilla
she sets out to make amends.
by Dav Pilkey
love splat, splat the cat
The dreaded Dogzilla awakens and the
by Rob Scotton
residents of Mousopolis must run for their
Splat has a special valentine for his class-
lives. Can they get rid of that big stinky
mate Kitten, but she doesn’t seem to like
dog before it’s too late?
him at all. Will Splat’s heartfelt valentine
grumpy bird
by Jeremy Tankard
win Kitten’s paw in the end?
Bird wakes up one morning feeling too
the grasshopper
and the ant
grumpy to fly. A succession of happy-go-
An Ant community narrowly
lucky animals help Bird turn his day around.
focused on
i want my hat back
by Jon Klassen
The bear’s hat is gone, and he wants it
back. When the deer comes by and asks
a simple question, the bear’s memory
returns and he renews his search with a
vengeance.
work and possessions learn from
the musical little
Grasshopper that
feeding the belly and
feeding the soul both
have value.
Book titles subject to change.
All programs last approximately 60 minutes; teaching materials available.
Tickets are $6.50, with every 18th ticket free of charge. call (309) 434-2777
6 Order tickets at ArtsBlooming.org
peter pan
10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
K–5 April 10, 2014
Peter Pan is an adapted version of J.M. Barrie’s classic tale created by John Caird and
Trevor Nunn. This touring production explores the journey of a group of children in
turn-of-the-century London who use their imaginations to reenact the
story of Peter Pan. This story empowers children to create their own
world of make-believe. As the children fly to Neverland and escape
the evil Captain Hook and Mr. Smee, they recognize the importance
of friendship as well as the value of being part of a family. This production encourages children to let their imaginations take “flight” and to create their
own adventures using household objects as props and puppets as characters.
All programs last approximately 60 minutes; teaching materials available.
Tickets are $6.50, with every 18th ticket free of charge.
call (309) 434-2777
fancy nancy the musical
10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
K–5 May 5, 2014
Fancy Nancy and her friends, Bree, Rhonda, Wanda, and Lionel are going to be performing in their very first show, “Deep Sea Dances.” Nancy is positive, that’s fancy for 100
percent sure, that she and Bree will be picked to be mermaids. When another girl wins
the coveted role of the mermaid, Nancy is stuck playing a dreary, dull tree. Can Nancy
bring fancy flair to her role, even though it isn’t the one she wanted?
All programs last approximately 60 minutes; teaching materials available.
Tickets are $6.50, with every 18th ticket free of charge.
8 Order tickets at ArtsBlooming.org
call (309) 434-2777
spotlight ordering
Payments may be made in person at the
ordering process
BCPA Box Office from 10:00 a.m.–6:00
Call the BCPA Box Office at (309) 4342777 or toll free at (866) 686-9541 to
reserve your seats. Ticket price per person
is $6.50. Reservations may also be made
online at www.artsblooming.org by
submitting the Student Spotlight Series
registration form. Classes should have one
chaperone for every 15 students. Every
18th ticket is free of charge. Everyone—
including teachers, chaperones, parents,
and bus drivers—must be included in your
p.m., Monday–Friday, or by calling (309)
434-2777 or (866) 686-9541. Payments can
be mailed to:
Bloomington Center
for the Performing Arts
Spotlight Series
600 N. East Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
Once payment is made, you will receive a
voucher that serves as your group’s ticket
to the performance.
total if they want to watch the perfor-
confirmation and refunds
mance. There is a $5 administrative fee for
If your order is not confirmed by the dead-
each order, whether ordered by phone, in
line, your seats will be released to the next
person, or online. An order confirmation
group on our waiting list. We do not give
invoice will be sent to you by email after
refunds. If a school officially closes on the
the order is placed.
day of a planned Spotlight performance,
reservations and payment
the BCPA will allow an exchange for
Reservations are filled in the order they
are received. You must confirm the total
number attending three weeks prior to
the performance. Once the final ticket
count is confirmed, your payment will be
based on that number and no seats can be
decreased.
Payments must be received two weeks
another performance within 12 months.
Official notification in writing from the
school principal within three business
days of the performance must be received
before any adjustment to your account can
be made.
lunch reservations
Teachers can arrange lunch space for
prior to the performance. All payments
their students to eat in the BCPA ballroom
must include your specific performance
for a $25 fee per school. Limited space is
Confirmation Order number and include
available, which is filled on a first-come,
the $5.00 administrative fee. Payment can
be made by check (made out to the BCPA),
credit card (VISA or Mastercard), or cash.
Please consolidate your cash payment
into large denomination bills (no ones, no
first-served basis. Please let the BCPA
Box Office know at the time of your order
if you’d like a lunch space held for your
class(es).
coins, please).
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spotlight attendance
grade level information
BCPA staff recommends appropriate
grade levels for each performance and
provides teacher guides based on content
of performance, manner of presentation
and the recommendations of the artists.
Teachers at other grade levels may con-
services for students
with disabilities
When you place your order, please
inform us about students with special
seating needs for hearing, visual, or
mobility impairments. This will enable
us to serve you more efficiently and
effectively.
sider bringing their students to a perfor-
Personal amplified listeners (PAL)
mance if they find the material suitable.
for persons with hearing impairments are
available on request.
ASL interpreters
The BCPA needs a minimum of three
weeks notice to provide signers for persons with hearing impairments.
Visual impairments
Accommodation for students with visual
impairments is available for some performances with advance notice. We will
place these students closer to the stage
with a companion.
teacher guides
A teacher guide for each performance
is available online at ArtsBlooming.org. The teacher guide includes background
information about the performance company, the content and background of the
performance, pre- and post-performance
activities, and local resources and bibliographies.Also included will be details about
audience manners, parking locations, and
directions to our site. please read these
carefully to make your visit to the BCPA
an enjoyable one.
Mobility impairments
Persons with mobility impairments will be
seated with their escort in the appropriate section of the auditorium. This may
separate them from their class.
Please note that a minimum of three weeks
notice is required for some accommodations. all events are subject to change.
parking instructions
Bus drivers will be given parking
instructions by BCPA parking attendants
when unloading students. Schools and
home-schools traveling in passenger vehicles may park in the BCPA lot just north of
the theater across Locust Street.
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bloomington center
for the performing arts
Last year the BCPA was home to 534 different events and activities. That’s almost three
performances, rehearsals, meetings, classes, dances and/or pancake breakfasts every
two days. For these activities, BCPA patrons came from 16,000 households, 527 Illinois
communities, 39 states, and two foreign countries, contributing more than $5 million to
our local economy. Audiences saw six sold out shows on the BCPA’s Mainstage series last
year—a record number surpassing the number of sold-out events presented in the BCPA’s
previous six seasons combined! What’s more, the BCPA also enriched the lives of almost
10,000 area K–12 students with the Student Spotlight Series and a variety of other arts
education programs.
And, thanks to you, this year will be even better.
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Don’t miss a thing! We’ll see you at the show!
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Bloomington, IL 61701-3023
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