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Confronts Cyber-BullyingTeaches Tolerance

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George Street Playhouse is proud to commission and producedynamic educational touring theatre for young audiences. Ourtouring productions address relevant Character Educationthemes such as respect, cyber-bullying, conflict resolution, peerpressure, and empathy. Each show includes a post-play workshop,which provides an excellent starting point for classroomdiscussion and can be used to fulfill the New Jersey CoreCurriculum Content Standards.

George Street Playhouse also provides school-based workshopsand residencies that engage theatre practice to cultivate

imagination, enhance communication, and foster creative ingenuity.Our mission is to enrich the lives of our students by developingconfident, expressive young people laying a foundation for alifelong appreciation of theatre arts.

We join you in celebrating the power of theatre arts educationand look forward to sharing the excitement of live theatre withyour students.

Major funding for George Street Playhouses Educational Programs is provided by: the New Jersey State

Bar Foundation, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Johnson & Johnson and The Karma Foundation.

This program is made possible by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department

of State, a partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts and by funds from the National

Endowment for the Arts.

Additional funding is provided by Bank of America, Laura Z. Baron, The Blanche and Irving Laurie

Foundation, Bloomberg, The Bloomingdales Fund of the Macys Foundation, Bristol-Myers Squibb,

The Bunbury Company, Infineum USA LP, Sharon Karmazin, Merck Company Foundation, Middlesex

County Cultural and Heritage Commission, PNC Bank Foundation, The Prudential Foundation, TheFred C. Rummel Foundation, Target, and nearly 800 other individuals, businesses and foundations that

help George Street Playhouse continue to reach out into the community.

New Jersey State Bar Foundation ScholarshipsThe New Jersey State Bar Foundation provides support to the George Street PlayhouseEducational Tour. Scholarships are available for schools that demonstrate financial need.

Please call to request a scholarship application.

PHOTO BY ROJELIO RODRIGUEZ


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IRL: In Real Lifeby R.N. SandbergCommissioned by George Street Playhouse through a grant from theNew Jersey State Bar Foundation

From shared text messages, exploited secret photos and threatening onlineconversations, cyber-bullying reaches every facet of students lives and leads to

consequences everyone needs to face. IRL investigates how students can take an activerole to end cyber-bullying.

This production was by far the most relevant and well-orchestrated that Ihave brought to a school. The implementation of the technology was flawlessand engaged these middle-schoolers in a world that is very familiar to them.

Maureen McVeigh-Berzok, District Supervisor, Language Arts/World Languages, Spotswood Public Schools

Watch our exclusive video with footage from the show and an interview withthe playwright atwww.GSPonline.org/touringproductions/irl

Appropriate for Grades 7-12

LENGTH: 65 minutes (includes performance and post-play workshop)AVAILABLE FOR BOOKING: September 27, 2010 May 27, 2011

New Jersey State Model Standards & Mandates Addressed:Visual and Performing Arts, Language Arts Literacy, Technology Literacy, Social Studies,Career Education and Consumer, Family and Life Skills

PHOTOS BY FRANK WOJCIECHOWSKI


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Appropriate for Grades K-6


New Jersey State Model Standards & Mandates Addressed:Visual and Performing Arts, Language Arts Literacy, Social Studies, World LanguagesState Mandate: Model Policy prohibiting harassment, intimidation and bullying

New Kidby Dennis FoonBased on a concept by Jane Howard Baker, originally produced as New Canadian Kidby Green Thumb Theatre

for Young People, British Columbia. All rights should be directed to Green Thumb Theatre.

New Kidis the story of an immigrant family from a fictitious place called Homeland.

When the family arrives in America, they discover a new culture and unexpectedprejudice against Homelanders. This clever plays device has the Homelandersspeaking English and the Americans speaking a made-up gibberish language, allowing

the audience to understand what it is like to be overwhelmed by a new languageand new customs. New Kidaddresses language acquisition, prejudice, peer pressure,

and conflict resolution. New Kidis an excellent presentation for multi-culturalcelebrations, conflict-resolution programs, and school events with themes such asbullying, respect, and tolerance.

George Street Playhouse does it again! New Kid addresses prejudice and

bullying in ways with which students can identify and understand. Teacher, Copper Hill School, Ringoes, NJ

PHOTOS BY KELLY RYMAN


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Appropriate for Grades PreK-4


New Jersey State Model Standards & Mandates Addressed:Visual and Performing Arts, Language Arts Literacy, Social Studies,State Mandate: Model Policy prohibiting harassment, intimidation and bullying

Peacemakerby David Holman

The Blues and the Reds have lived on either side of the wall for decades. Interaction isforbidden and both communities live in an atmosphere of fear, suspicion, and mistrust. But

when Simp, a curious young Red, meets a Blue for the first time, they learn they have agreat deal to offer one another and an unexpected friendship blossoms. This 35-minuteplay is immediately followed by a 15-minute workshop, in which the teaching artists

discuss the themes of the play using age-appropriate activities. Peacemakerencourages the

audience to participate in a charming parable of our increasingly diverse society, promotingan end to prejudice based on what people look like and where they come from.

This program was fantastic! The children were totally enthralled andenthusiastic about the show Finally a show appropriate for K-2 with an

important message! C. Sbailo, K. Teacher, Ocean Acres Elementary

PHOTOS BY KELLY RYMAN


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TOURING THEATRE PRICE LIST

Peacemakerand New KidSingle Performance $660

Double Performances $1160

IRL: In Real Life

Single Performance $1200Double Performances $1700

Each performance is limited to 300 students.

Travel fees (from New Brunswick):25-50 miles $5550-100 miles $110

Over 100 miles Please call.

Other Fees:Cartage Fee $50Combo Fee $50

2 shows over 2 days $50

Need-based financial aid is available for schools.

Please call to request a scholarship application.

the 2010-11 School YearNow Booking for

Bring George Street Playhouses Touring Theatreto your school!

Each of GSPs touring productions is supported by: Comprehensive study guides that provide educational resources

for both teachers and students

A post-show workshop addressing the themes and issues raisedin the play. Informative and interactive, our post-play workshopsare facilitated by our Touring Company actors, all of whom are

specially trained by the New Jersey State Bar Foundation.

Engage your students while fulfilling a state-mandatedrequirement to watch live theatre!

Booking has begun,so call today!To book GSP touring theatre:call 732-846-2895 x115 oremail [email protected]


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The Action Classroom:

Theatre Artsin the Classroom

George Street Playhouses Education Department is committed to

developing artistic expression, building positive group dynamics,celebrating language acquisition, and cultivating the imaginationthrough theatre arts. George Street students explore, take risks

and collaborate; they think by researching the lives of othersand feelby empathizing with their circumstances. Whetheron stage or in the classroom, our students expand awareness,

build understanding and work together to create theatre byinvestigating the universal themes of human experience.

Bring George Street Playhouses hands-on, project-based

learning to your classroom. Our workshops and residencies aretailored to meet the specific curricular goals of your school. Ourstaff of teaching artists engage student learning by integrating

theatre practice into social studies, English Language Arts, Science,and theatre arts classrooms.

Theatre at the CoreThis ten-session residency investigates how theatre practice

can build imaginative learning experiences in core curriculumclassrooms. Whether exploring a unit on the Civil War, or how

human choices impact the environment, our teaching artists will partner with you to

create dynamic, project-based opportunities for your students to build literacy andcore content understanding.

Rising ActionThis ten-session residency builds literacy through writing and performance. Usingcollaborative storytelling techniques, our teaching artists will work with yourstudents to create an original piece of theatre to share in your classroom. This

fun, intellectually invigorating process will illuminate story structure, characterdevelopment and theme using theatre practice.

Professional DevelopmentOur Professional Development workshops simplify the process of using theatre asan effective teaching tool in the classroom. Designed to meet the specific learningobjectives of teachers, schools and districts, our Professional Development workshops

allow educators to discover the power of student-centered, hands-on theatrical learning.Our workshops are offered throughout the year.

To book a residency or discuss a particular program, please callthe Director of Education at 732-846-2895 x114

PHOTO BY ROJELIO RODRIGUEZ


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Student Matinees

Bring your school toGeorge Street Playhouse

Attending one of George Street Playhouses student matinees isa wonderful opportunity for students to come to a professional,

regional theatre, see a dynamic theatrical production and have afun field trip while theyre at it!

GSP is committed to providing students with a theatre

experience that is affordable, accessible, and enjoyable.Attend one of our Touring Theatre performances at GeorgeStreet Playhouse and fulfill the state-mandated requirement

for students to watch live theatre! Each play comes with acomprehensive post-play workshop that will allow your studentsto discuss the issues and themes of the play.

Arranging a class trip to GSP in New Brunswick has never been

easier. Our specially-priced student matinees are designed toaccommodate any size student group.

MATINEE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULEMonday May 16, 2011 New KidTuesday May 17, 2011 IRL

Wednesday May 18, 2011 IRLThursday May 19, 2011 Peacemaker

New Kidand IRL: 10 am and 12 noon

Peacemaker:10 am and 11:30 am

PRICE (per student)

$14 for IRL$10 for New Kidand Peacemaker

One chaperone ticket will be provided free of chargefor every 15 students.

CONTACT Michelle at 732-846-2895 x134or email [email protected].


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