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As we strive to “place the arts at thecenter of learning” within area schoolsand communities, Morris Arts:

• Selects and promotes high qualityarts education performances andworkshops

• Provides consultation to help youselect programs suitable for yourschool or community

• Publishes this annual ArtsEducation Program Guide and presents an annual Arts EducationShowcase to preview offerings

• Offers a series of workshops andCultural Arts Roundtables, providingcultural arts representatives theopportunity to network, review anddiscuss noteworthy programs,fundraising for the arts and artsadvocacy

• Offers Artist Residency programsthat include planning meetings withadministrators, teachers and teach-ing artists

• Provides professional developmentfor teachers

At Morris Arts we understand thatlearning takes place in and throughthe arts. The arts inspire passion-driven learning and help buildmeaningful connections to our-selves, our community and theworld around us.

Within these pages you will findexceptional programs guaranteedto engage the hearts, minds andimaginations of the children youserve. We have assembled the verybest Arts in Education programsavailable to schools in our area tohelp raise educational outcomes forlearners and to enrich school com-munities.

Morris Arts does not charge a fee orcommission on any of the assemblyor workshop programs offeredthrough this Program Guide. Infact, Morris Arts is solely supportedby your membership in addition tothe generous support of fundersand donors. Please take a momentto become a Morris Arts member orrenew your membership today. Amembership form can be down-loaded from www.morrisarts.org.Visit our website for additionalinformation and links to the pro-grams described within this guide.

Founded in 1973, Morris Arts is anot-for-profit organization that iscommitted to enhancing the artsand their impact on the quality oflife in the Morris area. Morris Arts’varied programs and services aredesigned to educate and enrich thelearning experiences of school chil-dren, build vibrant communitiesthrough arts programming andsupport of locally based arts organ-izations, celebrate the creativity ofartists who live in our midst, serveas a central arts resource, and pro-vide information about the arts tothe general public.

A significant focus of Morris Arts’work is enriching the learning expe-riences of school children througharts education programs designedfor curricular integration and sus-tained impact.

Beyond the classroom, Morris Artsprovides creative opportunities forMorris County’s most vulnerablechildren and their families throughpartnerships with social serviceagencies and community organiza-tions. We hope that you find ourresources and services valuableand will continue to support the artseducation program of Morris Arts.

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JOIN TODAY Become a member of Morris Arts. Enroll your school in our Arts Education Program online at www.morrisartseducation.com. Asa member, you will receive invitations to our Cultural Arts Workshops as well as our annual Arts Education Showcase.

SELECT A PROGRAMLook over our Program Guide or attend our annual Arts Education Showcase and select the program best suited for your gradesor events. We recommend that you consult with the principal and the teachers with classes attending the program for sugges-tions. Morris Arts’ education staff is also available for consultation to make suggestions based on your school’s interests.

IDENTIFY AVAILABLE DATES AND TIMESCheck the school’s master calendar and choose at least three open dates. Decide how many performances are needed. If youhave multiple performances on the same day, please allow 15 minutes between performances to allow for setup and to assemblethe next group of students.

SCHEDULE YOUR PROGRAMSGo to our website www.morrisartseducation.com to find artist contact information and contact the artist directly to book theshows you have selected. The artist will send you the necessary paperwork along with a study guide, technical requirements andpayment procedure for the program you have selected. Please submit any necessary district, insurance or hold harmless formsearly to the artists for timely processing.

CONFIRM DATESOnce a date has been selected and confirmed with the artist, make sure your performances are on the school’s master calendar.Our artists are in heavy demand and it may be difficult to reschedule them if a conflict develops.

PERFORMANCE PREPARATIONPrepare your students to view the performance with an introductory lesson from the study guide provided by the artist. Discussproper behavior and etiquette for viewing a live performance.

PERFORMANCE DAYPlan to meet the artist before the first performance to get acquainted and help them find the equipment, dressing and perform-ance area at your school. Make sure your students are in their seats and ready to view the performance at the starting time.

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Contact information for all programs can be found at www.morrisarts.org

DANCETHE ART OF CHINESE DANCE 4Nai-Ni Chen Dance CompanyCARAVAN TO CAIRO 4Mosaic Dance Theater CompanyDANCE INSPIRATIONS 5Freespace DanceDANCING THROUGH THE AGES 5Dance Innovations MOTION 360 5Tim LattaNEW JERSEY TAP DANCE ENSEMBLE -GENERATION TAP 5NJTAPTASTE OF SPAIN 4Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre WORLD DANCE 5Joanna Pang Atkins

MUSIC123 ANDRÉS 6Bibi LoboTHE ALLEY CATS 6Get Arts SmartTHE AMERICAN HEROES CONCERTS 6Jonathan SproutASTROGRASS 7

BASH THE TRASH ENVIRONMENTAL ARTS 7

BETH & SCOTT AND FRIENDS 7

BIG IDEAS! 7Patricia ShihGUY DAVIS 7Thom Wolke ManagementHARMONIUM CHORAL SOCIETY 8Harmonium Outreach ChorusKINOBE 8

KEY WILDE AND MR. CLARKE 8

MEET THE MUSICIANS 8Dennis KobrayMEXICO BEYOND MARIACHI 8

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY WITH BRENT DANIELS 8Academic EntertainmentNEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 8

NUMBER DRUMMER LIVE 8

RHYTHM HEAR SAY 9Ron McBeeTHE SONNET MAN WITH DEVON GLOVER 9Academic Entertainment

SCIENCEARITHMETICKLES 10ArtsEcho ProductionsDANCIN’ WITH THE HONEYBEES 10Cliff Wright-Sunflower DINOMAN 10

SLAPSTICK SCIENCE 10

SUPER SCIENTIFIC CIRCUS 10Encore Performing Arts, Inc.

THEATREANYTOWN 11George Street PlayhouseBULLY-PROOF YOUR SCHOOLTHE MAGIC OF CHARACTER 11Jim VagiasFUNANCE – WHERE FUN AND FINANCECOLLIDE 11Simply Sensible Entertainment, Inc.HISTORY’S ALIVE! WITH PATRICK GARNER 12

IMPROBABLE PLAYERS 12Improbable Players/Andy ShortKIT’S INTERACTIVE THEATRE 12

LIVING VOICES 12

THE MAYHEM POETS 12

MLK: AMAZING GRACE 13Rochel Garner ColemanOUT OF RUSHMORE’S SHADOW 13Lou Del BiancoPOSSIBILITIES 13Fairleigh DIckinson UniversityPUSHCART PLAYERS 13

QUIET RIOT 13

SHAKESPEARE LIVE! 14 The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey

STEM: THE MUSICAL EXPLAINS THEUNIVERSE 14Amy Pruit & Kevin Badanes

STORY PIRATES 14

TALES FROM THE GARDEN 14The Growing Stage Theatre A THOUSAND CRANES 14Centenary Stage TheatreWINTER HOLIDAY EXPRESS: THE MAGIC OF DIFFERENT CULTURES 14Jim VagiasA YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD 14Centenary Stage Company YOUTH MOVER 14Academic Entertainment

CIRCUS, MIMESPUPPETS & MASKS

CATSKILL PUPPET THEATER 15John Potocnik and Carol MandigoCIRCUS MINIMUS 15Kevin O'KeefeMASK MAN 15Lattawork/Tim LattaTANGLEWOOD MARIONETTES 15

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AUTHORS &STORYTELLERSQUEEN NUR 16Queen Nur/Theatreworks USASTORYTELLING ARTS 16Storytelling Arts, Inc.BJ WARD, I AM ALIVE! A POETRY EXPERIENCE 16BJ Ward

WORKSHOPS &SPECIAL PROGRAMSART, ANIMATION AND MURALS 17Dan FenelonTHE ART OF PUPPETRY 17Catskill Puppet TheaterPATTERNS IN NATURE 17Karen FuchsTHE SPEECH DOCTOR IS IN 17Kathleen Williams

ARTISTRESIDENCIES

CARTOONS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS 19Mike MoranCIRCUS AROUND THE WORLD WITHCIRCUS MINIMUS 19Kevin O’KeefeCIRCUSYOGA 19Erin Maile O’KeefeGUERILLA HAIKU 20Caley VickermanMINDFUL MURALS 20Jennifer LevineMOSAIC AND TILE ARTS 20Kathy Casper MURAL ARTS 20Dan FenelonPAGES TO PLAYERS JR 20The Shakespeare Theatre of New JerseyTHE POSSIBILITIES OF GLASS 20J. Kenneth LeapPRINTMAKING 20Eileen FotiREAL BEAUTY: UNCOVERED LET’S BE REAL 21Dani AllenSPIRITREE 21Marco Giammetti and Carol HendricksonSTAINED GLASS MOSAIC 21Kit SailerWE ARE ALL ARTISTS 21Caren Frost OlmstedWORLD DANCE 21Joanna Pang Atkins

MEMBERSHIPREGISTER ONLINE

www.morrisartseducation.com

With your annual $50 school membership you will receive:

• Annual Arts Education Program Guide

• Free consulting service to help you select programs tied to curriculum

• Invitations to our annual Arts in Education Showcase held at TheShakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. A “not to be missed” opportunity to preview over 15 different performers and network with cultural artsrepresentatives from other schools

• Invitations to our annual Cultural Arts Exchange – a gathering of cultural arts representatives from area schools to discuss and recommend programs of great merit

• Invitations to our ongoing Arts Education Roundtable Series whichaddress a variety of topics such as: Grant Opportunities and Fundraisingfor the Arts

• Eligibility to be considered for grants, special offers and program discounts

• Access to Professional Development Workshops and offerings

Please visit us online at www.morrisarts.org to view in-depthdescriptions and contact information for all programs listed in our guide.

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THE ART OF CHINESE DANCE The Parent's ChoiceAward winning Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company bringsyou on a fantastic journey to China, the land of theDragon! The Art of Chinese Dance is a multi-cultural,interactive dance program that showcases the diver-sity of the Chinese dance styles, colors, costumesand people. Exploring one of the most ancient cul-tures in the world, this program includes highlyskilled, acrobatic dances, narration by the artists andaudience participation. It is a culturally rich, enter-taining program that makes learning about Asia funand exciting. Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company; Grades K-12; $1050/$1400; 10% off if booked beforeOctober 10th

CARAVAN TO CAIRO From the exotic lands of theArabian Nights, this exciting program introduces stu-dents to traditional folkloric dances from the landswhich stretch from North Africa to the Middle East.Choreographed by Samara, one of today’s finestinternational performers of Middle Eastern dance,this delightful dance journey through the Near Eastoffers a diversity of engaging styles and rhythms,lavish, colorful costumes and features a charmingstory theater adaptation of a timeless Arabic folktale.A short, interactive dance lesson and a Q&A sessionadd to the fun. Mosaic Dance Theater Company;Grades K-8; $1000/$1300

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DANCE INSPIRATIONS In this interactive, fun andinformative lecture demonstration, Freespace Danceteaches how inspirations can come from anywhere atany time and can be about anything. They show howto take ordinary ideas and make them extraordinarythrough creativity and structure. The dancers discusseveryday topics such as shapes, levels, pathways,numbers and sentences to show how these ideas canbecome a dance. They even make a connectionbetween dance and science with their crowd favoritechrysalis piece. Dance Inspirations gives students anappreciation for dance as a creative, physical andabstract art form and highlights how everyday topicscan be an inspiration for dance making. FreespaceDance; Grades K-6; $900/$1300

DANCING THROUGH THE AGES takes the audience onan exciting and energetic tour of history throughdance, with performances highlighting theCharleston, the Lindy, swing, Broadway, Jazz, disco,hip-hop, ballet and lyrical dance styles. Complete withcostumes depicting each era, this assembly isdesigned to encourage the students to participate,dance and have fun while learning about the uniquedances throughout time. Audience participation ishighly encouraged. Dance Innovations PerformanceFoundation; Grades K-12; $700/$1000

MOTION 360 In Motion 360, Tim Latta (Lattawork,Pilobolus, Momix, Faustwork) combines his historyin dance, theater and circus to present a powerfullyentertaining show that teaches us how to think cre-atively, be more tolerant and look at our world, our-selves and each other with new eyes. Using stilts,masks, rollerblades and found objects, he demon-strates how we can, literally, stumble over everydayobjects to unlock our creativity and develop problem-

solving skills allowing us to discover the stories andpotential within us all. Motion 360 will leave audi-ences saying, “I can!” Tim Latta; Grades K-12;$750/$1250

NEW JERSEY TAP DANCE ENSEMBLE –GENERATION TAP This high-energy program fea-tures the acclaimed NJTAP Youth Company dancers,aged 12-17, who tap through highlights of severaldecades of music in works by award-winning chore-ographer Deborah Mitchell and other emerging cho-reographers. NJTAP; Grades K-12; Price on request

TASTE OF SPAIN – ALBORADA SPANISH DANCETHEATRE From Sevillanas, the famous lively dancefrom Seville to powerful Flamenco dance and musicfrom the gypsy enclaves of Granada, join this presti-gious New Jersey company in its celebration of dancemusic from Spain with live guitar accompanimentand colorful traditional costumes. Students also havethe opportunity to learn elements of these danceforms through spirited interaction with the artists onstage, including rhythmic hand clapping, arm move-ments, foot stomping, castanet playing and jaleo,shouting out "olé!" Upon request, performances caninclude dances from Mexico, Ecuador and Peru,demonstrating Spain's shared heritage with otherHispanic cultures. Alborada Spanish Dance; GradesK-12; $800/$1200

WORLD DANCE History, geography, social studies,fashion, music and dance are all incorporated in thisassembly where students experience both theprocess of learning by participation and the thrill ofperformance. Joanna Pang Atkins; Grades K-8;$800/$1250

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6123 ANDRÉS Christina and Andrés are Latin Grammywinners 123 Andrés, sought-after performers whohave been hailed by Billboard as “A rock star for littlelanguage learners”. Andrés holds a Doctorate inMusical Arts and Christina a Masters in UrbanEducation, and they bring beats and rhythms from allover Latin America that will entice kids to jump, danceand discover. Both native Spanish speakers, Andrésand Christina weave language seamlessly into theirprograms so your students learn, whether they arenew to Spanish or advanced. Workshops and resi-dencies also available. Dual language, ESL, ForeignLanguage and diversity/multicultural studies. 123Andrés; Grades Pre-K-5; Price on request

THE ALLEY CATS perform an interactive, fun andinformative show, teaching students about the ele-ments of music and performance through one ofAmerica’s own art forms, Doo-Wop music. Tightharmonies, universal humor and unbelievable acappella energy have made the Alley Cats one ofAmerica's premier Doo-Wop groups. Get ArtsSmart; Grades K-12; $1200/$1400

THE AMERICAN HEROES CONCERTS feature inspir-ing songs about some of America’s greatest citizensby veteran singer-songwriter recording artistJonathan Sprout. A favorite in schools throughoutthe Mid-Atlantic States for the past 37 years,Jonathan has performed over 5,000 children’s con-certs. His American Heroes music addresses numer-ous academic standards and is the recipient of 26national awards including a Grammy nomination,Parents Choice, Dr. Toy, Mom’s Choice, Film AdvisoryBoard Award of Excellence and iParenting MediaAward. Jonathan Sprout; Grades K-6; $750/$995

ASTROGRASS

ASTROGRASS is a bluegrass band from Brooklynthat brings a high level of musicianship and enter-tainment to the stage, engaging students with theirinteractive show. During their program, the bandintroduces the history and evolution of bluegrassmusic using geography, instrument identificationand social influences in order to give the students acultural appreciation of this American art form. Thisinteractive program also debuts a new song that fea-tures lyrics submitted by your students in the monthprior to the show. Astrograss; Grades K-12;$1250/$1550

BASH THE TRASH ENVIRONMENTAL ARTS For over30 years, Bash the Trash has been building, perform-ing and educating with musical instruments madefrom recycled and reused materials; inspiring stu-dents to discover the connections between art andscience with their amazing invented instruments;incorporating STEM-to-STEAM as well as issues ofplastic pollution and climate change. Bash the Trashoffers stand-alone shows, follow-up hands-on work-shops, as well as a sequential series of performanc-es that goes progressively deeper into the science ofsound as well as environmental concepts. Theshows are always fast and funny, with age-appropri-ate audience participation throughout, and chock-fullof amazing science demos and fun music presentedby a superb crew of scientist/musicians. Assemblyperformances, hands-on workshops, residenciesand family programs available. Bash the Trash;Grades Pre-K-8; $1550/$1895

BETH & SCOTT AND FRIENDS Beth and Scott Bierkohave been Teaching Artists for 25 years. Their age-appropriate, musical workshops and assemblies

reinforce SEL and the academic curriculum. Highlyinteractive programs include: Kindness; Mindfulness;Grit and Growth Mindset; Winter Holidays; Nutritionand Wellness; and Literacy. Beth & Scott also offerdynamic songwriting and recording workshops enti-tled Sing About Learning and Creating a New SchoolSong both designed to encourage creativity, enhancecollaboration and help students become more effec-tive thinkers and writers. The Bierkos also offer pro-grams in yoga and yoga dance. Beth & Scott andFriends; Grades Pre-K-6; $1300/$1985

BIG IDEAS! Multiple national award-winningsinger/songwriter Patricia Shih offers 18 differentBig Ideas! concerts with themes expressed in song.Choose from: Appreciation and Gratitude, Back toSchool!, Best of Big Ideas, Bullies – NonviolentResolution to Conflict, Character, Disabilities, TheEnvironment, Family Shows, Freedom, Halloween,Holiday, Just for Fun, Kindness, Literacy, Multi-culturalism, Safety and Health, Self Esteem, andWomen in History. Patricia Shih plus 1-2 accompa-nists; Grades K-6; Prices from $600

GUY DAVIS His parallel careers – as musician,author, music teacher and film, television andBroadway actor – mark Davis as a Renaissance man,yet the blues remain his first and greatest love.Growing up in a family of artists (his parents wereRuby Dee and Ossie Davis), he fell under the spell ofBlind Willie McTell and Fats Waller at an early age. Heis a master storyteller, a singer and instrumentalist,equally adept at playing guitar, banjo and harmonica.Thom Wolke Management; Grades 3-12; $700/$1200

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HARMONIUM CHORAL SOCIETY introduces stu-dents to the fun of fine a cappella singing with aglobal range of songs from different time periodsand countries. Students learn about range, part-singing and canon, and experience styles of musicfrom Renaissance to contemporary in a dynamicshow that includes lots of audience participation.Most importantly, they see demonstrated how choralsinging is a means of self-expression that brings sat-isfaction at any age. Harmonium Outreach Chorus;Grades K-12; $950/$1200

NEW – KINOBE is Uganda’s leading touring musi-cian, producer and educator. He has dedicated hislife to building communities and connecting youngpeople globally through the arts. He has brought theAfrican experience to schools around the worldthrough storytelling, song, dance, discussions andtraditional instruments. His school performancesand outreach programs create interactive and engag-ing experiences for all ages, to enrich children withdifferent backgrounds with the goal of educating,informing and inspiring them to be global citizenswhile experiencing new sounds, languages andmovement. Kinobe is the Founder and producer ofthe world-renowned program Dance of Hope, a chil-dren’s touring music and dance company fromUganda. Kinobe; Grades K-12; $1200/$2000

KEY WILDE AND MR. CLARKE perform original,humorous, upbeat songs with an emphasis on guitarand tight vocal harmonies. Projected illustrationsdepict themes and characters in the songs and stim-ulate the imaginations of young students. Their mostrecent album “Animal Tales” was awarded a Parent’sChoice Gold Award – their second recording toreceive this high honor. The duo offers an astonish-

ingly witty collection of songs ranging from the fac-tual to tall tales. Key Wilde and Mr. Clarke; Grades K-6; $600/$1000

MEET THE MUSICIANS is a dramatic presentation ofstorytelling and music by brilliant pianist DennisKobray who becomes Bach, Mozart, Beethoven,Schubert, Chopin, Brahms, a friend of Scott Joplin,Stephen Foster or George Gershwin. Children dis-cover the feelings, music, life and history of some ofthe world's most famous composers. A period cos-tume is worn by the artist who also brings his ownkeyboard, sound system and mural backdrops.Dennis Kobray; Grades K-5, 6-8, 9-12; $750/$975

MEXICO BEYOND MARIACHI Entertaining, educatingand exciting, the Mexico Beyond Mariachi experi-ence is a journey that ignites your students’ imagina-tion and opens their cultural curiosity. The programwill expand their perceptions of Mexico through theuse of enchanting pre-colonial instruments andvibrant interpretations of live music and dance whichreveal the story of Mexico: past and present. Mostimportantly your students will acquire valuableinsights into Mexican culture that will last a lifetime.Mexico Beyond Mariachi; Grades K-8; $1500/$1750

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY WITH BRENT DANIELS will cap-ture the attention of everyone that attends! With astrong emphasis on the importance of education inall subjects, Brent Daniels demonstrates to studentshow music is produced through computers andtechnology. Using audience recordings, studentshear how their sounds can be manipulated, thentransformed into a live song right on the spot!Brent’s music has been featured in many videogames, movie, television and video soundtracks, and

commercials. Academic Entertainment; Grades K-12; $995/$1495

NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The NJSOChamber Group offers a wide variety of engagingprograms including: Mozart the Boy Wonder,Symphony Strings, Peter and the Wolf, Jungle Book,Hispanic Roots, All Around the World andSomething for Everyone with an emphasis on instru-ment demonstration, composers, music with story-telling and mixed instrumentation. The programsmeet many of the New Jersey Common CoreStandards in Visual and Performing Arts, LanguageArts, Science and Social Studies. New JerseySymphony Orchestra; Grades Pre-K-12 (and special-ly adapted autism programs for all grade levels);Price on request

NUMBER DRUMMER LIVE is a one-of-a-kind inter-active production where the entire audience “drums”up math to create a spectacular rhythmic perform-ance. Experience drumming through addition, multi-plication, money, fractions, probability, ratios, alge-bra and more. Experience math through beat,rhythm, timbre, dynamics, tempo, form and more.Every student plays an instrument; Up to 400 stu-dents perform simultaneously; 100% studentengagement; 50 minutes of non-stop math & music;In-depth math & music curriculum connections;Created & performed by a math teacher, curriculumtrainer and musician with over 20 years of experi-ence. Number Drummer Live is inspiring, energizingand 100% hands-on engagement. It is the ultimatelive interactive educational experience. NumberDrummer Live; Grades K-6; $1195/$1595; Block-booking discount available

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RHYTHM HEAR SAY offers exuberant and joyousglobal studies investigations, undertaken by explor-ing and experiencing a vast array of percussioninstruments from Africa and the Americas. We tapinto the universality of the "language" of music, andthe long recognized bonding and festive qualities ofpercussion music experienced throughout humanhistory. These offerings are designed to inform andenlighten us about the richness of the cultural land-scape, and our place within it, encouraging us toparticipate and contribute to the great treasure chestof human culture. Offerings always involve tons of

hands-on participation and are available to all ages forperformance, residency or workshops. Sequentiallearning is provided with an awareness of age/gradelevels and common core standards, and can beadapted to fit curricular needs. Ron McBee; Grades K-12; Prices from $800

THE SONNET MAN offers performances and work-shops that entertain and educate. Featured artistDevon Glover, a modern day Sonnet Man, deliversShakespeare's sonnets as originally written and thenbreaks them down into "spoken word". Mr. Glover’s

flow embodies the richness of Shakespeare’s lan-guage and his passionate, yet natural delivery offersan inspiring, creative experience, audiences of allages love. This interactive presentation allows on-stage volunteers and audience participants toattempt rapping Shakespeare with The Sonnet Manas their guide. Throughout the assembly, partici-pants also engage in other activities with The SonnetMan, including: songs with call and responseprompts, multiple choice questions, storytellingsongs, tongue twisters, contests and more.Academic Entertainment; Grades K-12; $895/$1395

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ARITHMETICKLES is an interactive, MathGame Show that involves students in thelearning process. Through a skillful blend-ing of audience participation, comedy,mime and theatrical effects, the fast-pacedmath games and skits capture the atten-tion of children in grades K-8.Arithmetickles doesn’t aim to teach mathbut to make it so entertaining that studentswill want to learn and understand everydaymath. ArtsEcho Productions; Grades K-2;3-5; 6-8; $895/$1440

DANCIN’ WITH THE HONEYBEES is anassembly/workshop program presentedby Cliff Sunflower. Using honeybees as hisfocus, Cliff reaches all levels of studentsand adults with concepts, facts and ideasabout the Ecology of the natural world.Dancin' with the Honeybees uses story-telling, poetry, puppetry, music, dance andparticipatory theatre to communicate itsmessage. Cliff Wright-Sunflower; GradesK-6; Prices from $900

DINOMAN What could be more dramaticthan a paleontologist on his way to do hislaundry, discovering a dinosaur footprintin your school? How do we knowdinosaurs existed? What is a fossil? Howare they made? Join the paleontologistand his pet raccoon “Reflex” on a journeythat concludes with the discovery of threelife-size dinosaurs. Dinoman; Grades K-8;$695/$895; $200 for additional workshops

SLAPSTICK SCIENCE is a splendid seriesof science spectaculars using the circus asa laboratory and presented by certified sci-ence teacher and former clown, TedLawrence as Dr. Quinton Quark. Choosefrom programs including: Much Work withLittle Effort, The Notion of Motion,Combustion, Kiddie Chem and Flight. Allprograms guaranteed to motivate even themost science-phobic student. SlapstickScience; Grades K-8; $1450 for two shows

SUPER SCIENTIFIC CIRCUS Renownedcircus performers, Mr. Fish and Lisa Lou,offer programs that feature astounding cir-cus tricks that have scientific explanations.Choose from Phenomenal Physics,Fantastic Forces, The Magic of Chemistry,The Science of Magic, The Magic ofEnergy, and The History and Mystery ofMagic. They also offer an exciting mathprogram Math + Magic = Fun (Grades K-2or 3-5). Encore Performing Arts, Inc.;Grades K-8; $600/$900

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ANYTOWN A NEW MUSICAL ABOUT OPIOID MISUSEStar athlete Hope Baker sports a 4.0 grade point aver-age and limitless potential. But when a boy she likesoffers her one little pill after a soccer injury, Hopemakes a decision that rapidly transforms her dreamsinto an escalating nightmare. With her future at stake,will Hope be able to get the help she needs before opi-oids destroy everything she cares about? George StreetPlayhouse; Grades 7-12; $1500/$2000; AvailableOctober 1, 2019 through February 22, 2020

BULLY-PROOF YOUR SCHOOL – THE MAGIC OFCHARACTER Using magic, humor and lots of audienceparticipation, this assembly teaches students positivecharacter traits and gives them the concrete tools todeal with bullies who won’t go away. Seen by over halfa million students, this assembly is specificallydesigned to complement and enhance state anti-bullyand character education mandates. EducationalProductions/Jim Vagias; Grades Pre-K-8; Price onrequest

FUNANCE – WHERE FUN AND FINANCE COLLIDEStudents in grades K-6 learn about personal financeand discover the importance of math in everyday life.Students are kept laughing and amazed with comedy,magic, circus skills and audience interaction as theylearn financial concepts like: Needs and Wants, WhereMoney Comes From (and Goes); Financial Goal Setting;Budgeting; What Saving Money Is and Why It'sImportant; What Debt Is Plus How (and Why) To AvoidIt; and more. Brad Zupp’s years of experience as afinancial planner and world-renowned performer makehim uniquely qualified to teach financial literacy to kids.Simply Sensible Entertainment, Inc.; Grades K-3 & 4-6;$1010/$1305

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HISTORY’S ALIVE! WITH PATRICK GARNER Inthis program students don't just learn history...they learn from history! Actor Patrick Garnerbrings his years of Broadway experience to thishighly interactive school programs inviting stu-dents to participate and improvise onstage anddraw life lessons from history. His assemblyprograms entertain students and faculty alikewith shows about Thomas Edison, Lewis &Clark, Benjamin Franklin and more. PatrickGarner; Grades K-6; $850/$1000

IMPROBABLE PLAYERS uses theater perform-ances, workshops and professional develop-ment sessions to address addiction, alcoholismand the opioid epidemic. Their performancesare 25-45 minutes long followed by a talk-back/Q&A. Their workshops give students thespace and tools to combat social pressures andfind coping strategies that work for them. Theirplays are based on true stories and performedby people in recovery. They have also per-formed at conferences, treatment centers andcommunity events across the country. Theirwork is uniquely impactful because their actorshave lived the stories they perform. ImprobablePlayers; Grades 6-12; Price on request

KIT’S INTERACTIVE THEATRE offers sixteenunique, high-energy, interactive shows thatignite the imagination and bring history to life.As the Northeast’s premiere interactive per-former, award-winning actress Kitty Jonescombines continual audience participation withhistory, music, improvisation and her signatureperiod dance in each performance. Schools

may select from an array of programs that span4000 years of history: The Mysteries of AncientEgypt, The Vikings in Vinland, The Royalty ofthe Renaissance, Grace the Pirate, Colonial Life,The American Revolution, Sleepy HollowHalloween, Our Civil War, The Pioneer Travel onthe Oregon Trail, The One Room Schoolhouse,Journey of an Irish Immigrant, The IndustrialRevolution’s Gilded Age, Women’s Rights,Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother, Mother Natureand The Mrs. Claus Holiday Celebration. Kit’sInteractive Theatre; Grades K-8; $900/$1200

LIVING VOICES combines a live powerful per-former with dynamic archival footage to presentunique and unforgettable educational experi-ences. Living Voices is available with NJ and NYbased actors. Programs include: Anne FrankStory, Ellis Island, Civil Rights Movement, TheGreat Depression, Women’s Suffrage,Japanese-American Internment, AmericanRevolution and The Farmworkers Movement.Living Voices; Grades K-12; up to 3 shows $850

THE MAYHEM POETS have a unique approachto spoken word, which has landed them featurespots on The Today Show and EyewitnessNews, after winning 1st place and a grant for$100K in the Microsoft Idea Wins Challenge in2006. Since then they've been touring interna-tionally, collaborating with hip hop legends aswell as world-class musicians. Always up todate with contemporary world issues, this oneof a kind tour-de-force stays fresh no matterwhat the venue. The Mayhem Poets; Grades K-12; $1850/$3200

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3MLK: AMAZING GRACE is a powerful dramaticwork written and directed by Rochel GarnerColeman. A cast of three actors uses minor propsand costume changes to become some of thefamous and not so famous participants in the civilrights movement. Each story is taken from real lifeaccounts with added research to give a back-ground to this explosive time in United States his-tory. Rochel Garner Coleman; Grades K-8;$1130/$1955

OUT OF RUSHMORE’S SHADOW Parents Choiceaward-winning storyteller Lou Del Bianco portrayshis grandfather Luigi Del Bianco and tells the storyof his unique contribution as chief carver on ournation’s greatest memorial. Lou uses authenticphotos, maps and timelines to bring Luigi’s storyto life. This is a unique program about history,ancestry, perseverance and advocating for humanrights. Students will also learn that history doesn’talways tell the whole story and that it’s up to theindividual to do the work and find out the truthabout what really happened. Connects perfectly toSocial Studies curriculum and primary sourceresearch. Lou Del Bianco; Grades K-8; $750/$1200

POSSIBILITIES An original story about makingdreams come true with classic musical theatersongs and dances. In its fifth season, the show isbrought to you by the generous support of thePeter Jay Sharp Foundation. The show focuses ona day in the life of a group of high school studentsattending a career fair. These students come faceto face with their dreams, external pressures, andultimately the ability to make their own choices.The Fairleigh Dickinson University/YOUTH THE-

ATER PROJECT offers this charming musical forfall performances at your middle school free ofcharge. Performances can be arranged for Fridaymornings during the month of September andearly October. Demand is high and availability islimited so make your reservations in May-June.FDU/Cynthia Thole Loewus; Grades 7-8; Free ofcharge

PUSHCART PLAYERS is an award-winning profes-sional touring theatre and arts-in-education com-pany for young audiences. Twice nominated for anEmmy, Pushcart is the recipient of numerous stateand private awards for excellence and innovation.A social profit organization founded in 1974,Pushcart brings substantive musical theater, work-shops and residencies to young people and theirfamilies in schools and theaters nationwide.Pushcart offers the following shows for the 2019-2020 school year: A More Perfect Union, TheVelveteen Rabbit, The Last Butterfly, Peter andThe Wolf, A Season of Miracles, and Stone Soup &Other Stories. ADA accessibility. Pushcart Players;Grades Pre-K-12; Price on request

QUIET RIOT offers high-octane theatre and a vari-ety of programs. Brothers Bill and David Mettlercombine comedy, mime, storytelling, music andsound effects to make life skills fun for studentsand staff. Program topics include: BullyPrevention, Character Education, SubstanceAwareness, Conflict Resolution, MulticulturalAwareness, Planet Earth/Going Green, HolidayFestivals From Around the World and their newestThe Magic of Kindness. Quiet Riot; Grades K-12;Price on request

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JULIUS CAESAR: Loyalty, honor and the fate of anation are tested in Shakespeare’s gripping drama.Clairvoyant warning, secret meetings, and deadlyconspiracies collide in this dynamic new productionfrom The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s high-ly acclaimed touring company. A “must see” for stu-dents of English and world history. Julius Caesar isperfect for meeting the Common Core Standards inLanguage Arts. When teachers utilize activities in thestudy guide, students can also meet Standards inVisual and Performing Arts. Available March throughearly-June 2020; Grades 6-12; Price on request

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM: When starry-eyed young lovers and zany would-be actors crosspaths with mischief-making fairies in a magical for-est, the result is one of the world’s most uproariouscomedies. Midsummer is perfect for meeting theCommon Core Standards in Language Arts. Whenteachers utilize activities in the study guide, studentscan also meet Standards in Visual and PerformingArts. Available March through early-June 2020;Grades 3-12; Price on request

STEM: THE MUSICAL EXPLAINS THE UNIVERSEEqual parts educational, entertaining, and inspira-tional, STEM: the Musical is the ultimate Art & Science(STEAM) fusion! The show tells the story of four stu-dents brought together to complete a seeminglyimpossible homework assignment: explain the uni-verse and everything in it! With music that neverstops in styles including hip-hop, Samba, pop andBroadway, STEM: the Musical engages audiences allthe way from K through 8. Amy Pruitt & KevinBadanes; Grades K-8; $1250/$1900

STORY PIRATES has been committed to providinghigh quality arts education to children since 2003.Story Pirates curriculum focuses on core elementsof national standards for Arts Education and EnglishLanguage Arts, while providing rich cultural experi-ences that push the boundaries of traditional enrich-ment to tackle substantive educational goals likevocabulary development, story structure, revisionand confident self-expression. Story Pirates; GradesK-8; Price on request

TALES FROM THE GARDEN by playwright StephenL. Fredericks is a fun-filled journey through the richhistory of The Garden State from its original settlersto its many legends – as well as some of the moreunique roles New Jersey has played in American his-tory. The program is presented by three professionalactors with limited props and costumes. During thecourse of the show, each actor takes on several dif-ferent roles to make the history, folk tales and leg-ends of New Jersey come to life. The Growing StageTheatre; Grades 3-8; Price on request

NEW – A THOUSAND CRANES The true story ofSadako Sasaki who inspired an international peacemovement. A Thousand Cranes combines Japaneseand American language, music and dance, and high-lights Japanese society in the aftermath of WWII.Centenary Stage Company; Grades 6-8; $895/$1320

WINTER HOLIDAY EXPRESS: THE MAGIC OF DIF-FERENT CULTURES An assembly geared to fostercultural diversity. Students take an imaginary trainride around the world to learn about various culturesand winter holidays like Diwali, Kwanza, Solstice,Ramadan, Hanukkah and Christmas. Combining hisbackgrounds as a former teacher and an entertainer,

Jim teaches students that while we may be differenton the outside, we are all the same on the inside.Educational Productions/Jim Vagias; Grades Pre-K-8; Price on request

NEW – A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD Waking fromhibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gar-dens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn lifelessons along the way. The two best friends cele-brate and rejoice in the differences that make themunique and special. Part vaudeville, part makebelieve... all charm. A Year with Frog and Toad tellsthe story of a friendship that endures throughout theseasons. Centenary Stage Company; Grades K-5;$895/$1320

NEW – YOUTH MOVER Brandon Lee White deliversa high-energy, entertaining and effective anti-bully-ing and character education program for youthacross the country. As a professional ballroomdance instructor and motivational youth speaker,Brandon incorporates "teamwork, courage, charac-ter, self-discipline, exercise, and anti-bullying" intohis leadership school assemblies and workshops.Brandon's full-package motivational presentationwill make your students laugh, think and grow!Brandon's motivational leadership programs willinspire your students to take ownership of who theyare and equip them to respond to difficult situations.Academic Entertainment; Grades K-12; 1 or 2 Shows$1750 Oct 3-7 and May 4-8, 2020 all other dates$2400; Block-booking discount available

CATSKILL PUPPET THEATER presentsoriginal, delightful musical productionson a variety of themes that feature fullsets, colorful scenery and large, exquis-itely crafted puppets. Enchanting folktales that teach lessons with a wonderfulblend of humor, mystery, drama and mag-ical effects include: Sister Rain andBrother Sun, Hiawatha, The Willow Girland the newest production, LionWhiskers, an Ethiopian folktale. CatskillPuppet Theater also offers demonstrationworkshops in which students learn aboutthe amazing art of puppetry. Workshopsrange from one period classes to multiweek residencies culminating in a per-formance by the students. John Potocnikand Carol Mandigo; Grades K-6;$1165/$1560

CIRCUS MINIMUS The One-Man Circus-in-a-Suitcase delights and inspiresassembly audiences to practice compas-sion and follow their dreams. An entirecast of circus performers emerge from asmall suitcase but the most importantcharacters come from the audience, aschosen members become part of theaction. Each show is a dialogue betweenthe audience and the characters, a light-hearted collaboration that allows theentire school to run away and join the cir-cus and still be back in time for lunch.Kevin O'Keefe; Grades K-8; $800/$1300

MASK MAN is a world of nearly twentymasked characters that perform a seriesof vignettes ranging from bizarrely comicto surprisingly poignant. Half-maskedcharacters speak and educate; full-masked characters remain silent whilespeaking volumes about our lives, trans-forming before our eyes and creating illu-sions that “...tickle some sort of primalfunny bone". The show's focus on bodylanguage, physical comedy and directparticipation affects audiences viscerallyin ways that go straight to the heart andsneak up on the brain. Students learnabout masks used in cultures worldwidewhile also addressing the concept of the'masks' we all wear daily giving us a newperspective on how we present ourselvesto the world and how we perceive others.Proudly presented by Tim Latta andLattawork, educating through the arts forover thirty years! Tim Latta; Grades K-12; $800/$1300

TANGLEWOOD MARIONETTES Founded in1993, Tanglewood Marionettes is anationally touring marionette theaterbased in New England. Large, beautifullyhand-crafted marionettes, colorful sets,and integrated lighting and sound createa fully immersive theatrical experience.Their highly skilled puppeteers havespent many years perfecting their art,delighting audiences of all ages as theybring a repertoire of classic tales to life.They are the recipients of two UNIMAawards, puppetry's highest honor, for

their productions An Arabian Adventureand The Dragon King. Other offeringsinclude Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel,Perseus and Medusa, The Fairy Circus,and Sleeping Beauty. Anne Schaefer/Tanglewood Marionettes; Grades K-8;$975/$1525

TRENT ARTERBERRY is an award-win-ning performing artist whose uniquestyle of physical theatre variously com-bines masterful mime, poignant mono-logue, comedic characters and dramaticnarratives. Think Bigg (K-6) blendsmime, storytelling and lots of audienceparticipation to create a series of kid-friendly stories and characters withthoughtful lessons about non-verbalcommunication. The Secret Life of WalterManny (K-6) is the story of a young hero-in-training with an overactive imaginationthat gets him in—and out of—trouble.The show contains themes of self-controland respect for others. My ImpracticalLife (6-12) is the semi-autobiographicalstory of how Trent became an artist. TrentArterberry; Grades K-6, 6-12; $695/$995

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ents a tasty collection of shows for all ages usingstories, dance and music in a highly interactive per-formance. The tales include such favorites asGiraffes Can’t Dance and Anansi the Greedy Spider,stories that teach character development while theinteraction promotes confidence. Sweet Potato Pieand Such celebrates African-American heritageusing song and dance, accompanied by Africaninstruments. The Bully Free Zone uses folk tales,fables and hip-hop to inspire kids into acceptingeach other’s differences. She is also available forresidencies and workshops. Queen Nur/Theatreworks USA; Grades K-8; $1200/$1500

STORYTELLING ARTS uses the oral art of story-telling to provide uniquely effective programs thatenhance literacy and communication skills in everystudent regardless of learning ability or languagecapability. The professional storytellers affiliatedwith SAI have over 30 years of experience workingwith schools and other community organizations tocreate arts residency experiences designed toencourage participants' social, emotional and intel-lectual growth. Since SAI's inception, they havehad the privilege to work with over 27,000 partici-pants all across New Jersey, positively impactingeducators, students, at-risk youth and many more.Storytelling Arts, Inc.; Pre-K-12; Price on request

BJ WARD, I AM ALIVE! A POETRY EXPERIENCE intro-duces students to the world of poetry, discussesthe basic tools a poet needs (a brain, an imagina-tion, precision with words, etc.) and then invitesstudents and teachers to go back to the classroomand “leave their finger-prints on the world” by writ-ing poems. Known for his energetic, engaging andproductive Poetry Residencies in New Jersey forthe last twenty years, BJ Ward has designed thisprogram for children with references that mayrange from Dr. Seuss to Gandhi and Shakespeare tothe Three Stooges. If an "I AM ALIVE" assembly isscheduled for the morning, follow-up classroomvisits, during which students will be guided by Mr.Ward in writing their own poems, can be arrangedfor an additional fee ($500 for up to five 40-minuteclassroom visits). BJ Ward; Grades 3-5; $700/$1000

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Award-winning artist Dan Fenelon hascreated a dynamic program that teach-es children about different types ofprofessional art careers, including ani-mation. His presentation includeslarge painted canvases, examples ofgraphic design and a step-by-stepcomputer demonstration of the cre-ation of an animated sequence. DanFenelon; Grades 2-12; Assembly$850/$1050

THE ART OF PUPPETRY WITHCATSKILL PUPPET THEATER offersdemonstration workshops in whichstudents learn about the amazing art ofpuppetry and also a wide variety ofpuppet construction workshops inwhich students create their very ownshadow puppets, rod puppets, mari-onettes and even giant parade figures.Workshops range from one periodclasses to multi week residencies cul-minating in a performance by the stu-dents. John Potocnik and CarolMandigo; Grades K-12; $450 for halfday; $800 for a full day

PATTERNS IN NATURE WITH KARENFUCHS Patterns in Nature class/work-shop focuses on “seeing” the worldaround us, as artists, designers, scien-tists and naturalists. Students will dis-cuss, observe and draw the variousforms and patterns found in naturesuch as spiral, branching, radial,mesh/retiform, etc. Each class willfocus on one form that will be thor-oughly explored, sketches made fromobjects brought and found in the gar-den, and a related 3D art project creat-ed including wire and clay sculpture,cut-paper, printmaking and sunprints.Students are encouraged to thinkabout the relationships between thenatural and the man-made, as well asthe meaning and relevance in ourmodern world. Karen Fuchs; GradesK-12; Price on request

THE SPEECH DOCTOR IS IN Are someof your students afraid to get up andspeak in front of the class? Do yourstudents need to speak more clearlyand expressively? Then your classwould benefit from a house call withThe Speech Doctor, Kathleen Williams,Ph.D., a highly experienced PublicSpeaking instructor. In this entertain-ing, interactive and hands-on work-shop, students will learn to reducemumbling, speak at an appropriatevolume, avoid a monotone voice andlook at an audience when speaking.Relaxation and confidence buildingtechniques are also presented. Thisprogram meets the New JerseyCurriculum Standards for LanguageArts Literacy. Kathleen Williams;Grades 6-12; $500 per day for up tofour workshops

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NEW – CARTOONS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS Children’sbook illustrator and cartoonist Mike Moran will workwith students in the process of telling a story with theirartwork by creating finished products such as cartoonstrips, panels, graphic novels and children’s books. Theresidency will guide students through the process ofcharacter development and design, storytelling andwriting, page sequence, color, background and layoutdesign to print production. All with an emphasis onhaving fun. Mike Moran Illustration’s client list includes:Major League Baseball, Disney, Simon & Schuster, DialBooks, American Greetings, The New York Times andmany, many more. He has worked for children’s books,major magazines, newspapers, animation, toy packag-ing to greeting cards. Mike Moran; Grades 3-12

CIRCUS AROUND THE WORLD WITH CIRCUS MINIMUSResidency led by a former Big Apple Circus instructorhas students study juggling, clowning, tumbling, part-ner acrobatics, human pyramid building, tight-wire andmuch more. Circus Around the World is an integratedcurriculum that allows students to research culture,history, social studies, language arts and geography ofa chosen country, while acquiring circus skills. A col-laborative approach among the artist, students, teach-ers and administrators builds to a joyous circus per-formance, which is presented to the whole community.Kevin O’Keefe; Grades K-8

CIRCUSYOGA blends the practice of yoga with the skillsof circus. Through this two-week interdisciplinary resi-dency students explore kinesiology, creativity and con-nection. Yoga teaches us how to be aware of our bodiesin action and Circus is a culture of inclusion and cele-bration that teaches how remarkable we can be in ourbodies. This residency explores anatomy and physiolo-gy as it relates to a particular skill. Students will learnhow the whole body and the focus of the mind con-tribute to movement, choices and abilities in any activ-ity. CircusYoga offers a cooperative learning environ-ment. Through this exploration each class will co-cre-ate a performance act. The culminating experience is aCircusYoga Celebration open to the whole school com-munity! Erin Maile O’Keefe; Grades K-8

The Artist Residency is an interdisciplinary, in-depth project that demonstrates how the arts can inspire uniquely creative and meaningful learning experiences for aschool community. Artists, principals and teachers collaborate to create an educational experience that transcends the typical classroom experience by exploring multiple-intelligence, hands-on ways of learning. Students learn to express themselves creatively while teachers are exposed to innovative strategies for implementing the CoreCurriculum Content Standards.

The Artist Residency takes place over a two- to six-week period. Participating artists-in-residence are carefully chosen for their artistic talent and innovative programs aswell as their ability to teach and relate to young people. The artists are committed to the interdepartmental approach, combining more than one academic discipline intothe activities of the residency, and work closely with school administrators and faculty to design the residency through a pre-planning meeting and teachers’ workshop.Core groups consisting of approximately 100 students form the nucleus of the residency. Ten-day residencies range in price from $4200 to $6500.

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GUERILLA HAIKU Actor and Educator, CaleyVickerman, is passionate about the intersection ofarts and education. She is an actor specializing ininteractive and improvisational performance, a sto-ryteller and, a poet-enabler. She is a believer in thepower of words to connect us to ourselves, to eachother and to our neighborhoods and public spaces.Through Guerilla Haiku she offers programs tailoredtowards 4th-12th grade audiences for creative litera-cy programming, arts integration, internal teambuilding, character development, and to increase vis-ibility and deepen conversations with a school’s widercommunity. Guerilla Haiku; Grades 4-12

MINDFUL MURALS is an arts residency that com-bines mindfulness practice with mural making.During the residency, students learn by experiencethe power of mindfulness and its connection to cre-ativity. Upon completion, students have a tool box ofmindfulness practices to use for stress reductionand focused attention, as well as a mural to not onlybeautify the school, but stand as a daily reminder ofthe practice. Jennifer Levine; Grades K-12

MOSAIC AND TILE ARTS Students collaborate withtile and mosaic artist Kathy Casper to create a lastingwork of art for their school. From design to creation,this celebrated artist guides students through eachstep of the creative process, exploring a variety oftechniques. The mosaic process is well suited togroup work, where a range of tasks are shared bystudents of different levels of skill and interest. KathyCasper; Grades K-12

MURAL ARTS WITH DAN FENELON New Jersey artistDan Fenelon collaborates with school communitiesto create vibrant, high-energy murals and installa-tions. Students are led through the mural makingprocess from theme development and planning toparticipation in painting the finished work. Educatedat the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston,Dan has designed logos for Major League Baseball,the National Hockey League and the DiscoveryChannel’s American Choppers. He has designedlarge-scale public murals in Montclair, Newark,South Orange and Grand Rapids. Dan Fenelon;Grades K-12

PAGES TO PLAYERS JR This residency affords stu-dents the opportunity to explore a Shakespeare playin all its dimensions, from reading and discussion torehearsal and performance. Working with the educa-tion staff of The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey,the residency begins with an exploration of ensem-ble, introducing students to valuable skills for cre-ative collaboration and problem-solving. Workingwith an abridged Shakespeare text, the students willexplore both physical and verbal forms of expres-sion, building self-confidence and the fluent, effec-tive use of language. As time permits, the residencywill make interdisciplinary connections to art, musicand other areas that can enhance theatrical story-telling, but Shakespeare’s language remainsabsolutely central. Each residency will culminate in aperformance by the student ensemble. Schools mayalso wish to add a performance by The ShakespeareTheatre’s educational touring company, ShakespeareLIVE! This residency is designed for a four- to six-week period, but shorter residencies may be possible.The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey; Grades 4-8

THE POSSIBILITIES OF GLASS J. Kenneth Leap isNew Jersey’s premiere architectural stained-glassdesigner. With a career stretching over threedecades, he has completed installations in nearlyevery county in the state. As a teaching artist, he haslead professional development workshops, givenpresentations on the history and science of glass,and performed interactive demonstrations ofmedieval and renaissance techniques. In collabora-tion with schools, he has led student groups to cre-ate architectural installations celebrating local histo-ry while learning the storytelling power of glass.Students learn traditional and contemporary glasstechniques including enameling, fusing and glassmosaic. Kenneth works with teachers and adminis-trators to develop a custom program tailored tocompliment your curriculum-based core skills andlearning outcomes. J. Kenneth Leap; Grades 4-12

NEW – PRINTMAKING Master printer, professor, andteaching artist, Eileen Foti, has been introducing K-12 classes and university students, as well as teach-ers and professional artists to collaborative print-making for over 30 years. She has developed theChipboard Relief process; a low-tech, non-toxic tech-nique that can be successfully explored by children,novice printmakers and seasoned artists. Both sim-ple and sophisticated prints can be made with orwithout a printing press. This technique is great forstudios and classrooms that are not equipped withspecial ventilation, as soybean-based inks will beused and can be cleaned up with soap and water.Eileen Foti; Grades 4-12

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REAL BEAUTY: UNCOVERED – LET’S BE REAL providesschools with a comprehensive “Let’s Be Real” educa-tional program, designed to help students develop anauthentic sense of their own beauty and value regard-less of society’s constraints and peer pressure. It pro-motes the understanding that beauty comes from with-in. In a world, where touched-up and altered images inthe media distort our perceptions, Real Beauty:Uncovered challenges students to accept themselvesfor who they really are. This program is comprised of aseries of classes for students, an interview/photogra-phy session with each participant and a culminatingevent for students and the community as a whole. DaniAllen; Grades 4-12

SPIRITREE residencies draw on the power of art makingto tap the many talents and intelligences of students.During ten-day residencies, the Spiritree artists guidestudents through thematically defined, curriculum relat-ed residencies which culminate in installations and per-formances featuring students’ original masks, sculptureand processional puppets in papier mâchè. Spiritree alsooffers mural residencies where the student-artists arethe protagonists from the planning stages to the com-pletion of a lasting work of art for their school. Duringthree- to five-day mini-residencies, the students createtwo-dimensional artwork exploring a wide variety ofmaterials and techniques. At the conclusion of a mini-residency, the students act as docents, sharing their art-work and learning experience with the school communi-ty: students teaching students. The Spiritree artists planwith teachers to choose themes and develop projectsthat are appropriate and significant for the specific setting.Marco Giammetti and Carol Hendrickson; Grades K-12

NEW – STAINED GLASS MOSAIC This hybrid art formcombines the radiant colors of stained glass and theassembling method of mosaics. Students work collab-oratively to design an image and make it by adheringstained glass with silicone onto a clear glass sheet.Grout is applied to fill the spaces between the glasspieces, and visually mimic the leading of traditional win-dows. Students are empowered by learning to cutglass, and challenged to work as a team to completetheir luminous windows. Kit Sailer; Grades 7-12

WE ARE ALL ARTISTS A residency with muralist and arteducator Caren Frost Olmsted unleashes the artist ineach student that participates in the creation of a stun-ning, theme driven mural. Every student will get to par-ticipate in the painting (no matter what their skill level)with the end result of knowing that they have left a per-manent artistic legacy behind. Olmsted will design amural tailored to the age level and based upon themesprovided by the school, such as local history, land-scapes and community ideals. The duration of the proj-ect will be determined by the size and scale of the wallsto be painted and the number of students to be included.Once the mural is complete, Olmsted will do any neces-sary touch-ups, as well as seal the wall for longevity andeasy maintenance. This residency is also an excellentopportunity for parent volunteers to participate in a spe-cial school event. Caren Frost Olmsted; Grades K-12

WORLD DANCE During this dance residency, studentslearn folk dances representing different countries andcultures, while also learning about history, geographyand music. Each class learns a different dance and thenall classes learn one common dance, all of which areperformed at a culminating assembly program for theschool, parents and community. All classes perform infull costume and each dance segment is introducedwith a description of the country of origin and the his-tory of the dance. Dances can include: Chinese RibbonDance, African Lion Dance, Russian Trepak, HighlandFling, Classical Japanese Fan Dance, Japanese TaikoDrumming, Cicerennella, Italian Folk Dance, AustralianAboriginal Dance, French Minuet, Mexican Clap Dance,Merengue, Colonial dances and others! Joanna PangAtkins; Grades K-8

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Tara Skirzenski PresidentSteven Aluotto Vice PresidentFrank J. Vitolo Vice President

Kerry Mowry SecretaryJonathan Villahermosa Treasurer

Joen Luy FerrariBrian J. FoxJulia Gibson

James GillenNieves Gruneiro-Roadcap

Laurie GuzzinatiTom Jones

James V. KrausAlan C. Levitan

Michael F. Lupton

Paul S. Mandel Sarah R. NeibartMartin PrenticeJack ReddySusan RoosDaniel SrokaJohn C. WeberDona A. WilsonDoon WintzChristopher W. Young, Jr.

Barbara M. Reuther Director of Arts in EducationMarcela Claros Creative Engagement Manager

Kaity De Laura Director of Arts and Community/Creative Placemaking

Anne N. Dodd Director of Finance Gina Moran Director of Development

Lynn Siebert, Ph.D. Director of Arts Participation & Communication

Tom Werder Executive Director

ON OUR COVER Queen Nur engages students with her program “Sweet Potato Pie and Such” celebratingAfrican-American heritage with song and dance, accompanied by African instruments. Learn more aboutQueen Nur’s programs on page 16.

The Arts in Education Program of Morris Arts is funded by the following: the New Jersey State Council onthe Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, the County ofMorris Department of Human Services, Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation, F.M. Kirby Foundation,Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Gallagher Family Fund, investors Bank Foundation, Community Foundationof New Jersey, Lauren Elizabeth Failla Foundation, John Bickford Foundation, Ohl Foundation, MetLifeFoundation, Morgan Stanley Foundation, New Jersey Automobile Club Foundation for Safety and Education,Ralph M. Cestone Foundation and William E. Simon Foundation.

For the past 24 years, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts has designated Morris Arts a major serviceorganization in recognition of its “solid history of service excellence, substantial activity and broad publicservice” as well as giving us a Citation of Excellence for “achieving the highest standard of excellence.”

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Made possible by fundsfrom the NJ State Councilon the Arts, a partneragency of The NationalEndowment for the Arts.

Arts Ed Now is a statewide effort toincrease active participation in arts edu-cation at all schools in New Jersey. Forinformation visit www.ArtsEdNow.org