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“The Vermont Young Playwrights Program was invaluable, confirming and adding to my love of writing and dramatic writing in particular! It’s amazing!”—Student at Champlain Valley Union High School

“We had the companion workshop, so it was even more valuable! Students were able to identify and appreciate the skills involved in becoming a character.” —Dawn Buswell, 5th grade teacher at Malletts Bay Elementary School

Study GuidesAn essential component to your student matinee experience,

our study guides build students’ prior knowledge, extend the

learning experience after the show, and connect performances

with academic content standards including CCSS and NGSS with

engaging activities to use with students and handouts to send

home to parents. Visit www.flynncenter.org/studyguides.html

to access this resource for free!

Vermont Young Playwrights ProgramWhen you give students a platform to share their

ideas with the world, amazing things happen!

That is a core belief of the Vermont Young Playwrights

Program—now in its 22nd year. In this residency-

based model, middle and high school students

reach new levels of creativity in workshops led by

experienced playwrights who come to your school

for two to three days. Selected plays are staged

by Vermont Stage and FlynnArts actors at our

May festival, where students take workshops,

meet other young playwrights, and celebrate

works from across the state.

“Your study guides are very dynamic with a nice array of information . . . really helped raise the excitement level!” —Ruth Beecher, 3/4th grade teacher at Robinson Elementary School

Matinee Companion Workshops When a Flynn teaching artist visits your classroom,

learning takes flight. Students gain insight into artistic

modes of communication and the creative process—

not to mention they are prepared to make connections

with matinee themes and concepts and better

understand content connected to your curriculum.

Every year, hundreds of teachers deepen their

students’ engagement by inviting the Flynn in!

Ignite Imagination,

Pre and Post-show Video ChatsHelp students build enthusiasm or process their

experience with a free, 5-10 minute video chat before

or after the show! We can set up Skype/Facetime/

Google Hangouts with your class to answer questions

about the content, art form, and experience.

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Reimagine the possibilitiesSummer Teacher InstituteAug. 16-18: an innovative program designed to

celebrate creativity, inquiry, and interdisciplinary

learning, and led by master teaching artists and

Kurt Wootton from Brown University’s ArtsLiteracy

Project, the Institute is designed for K-12 classroom

educators, arts educators, literacy coaches, special

educators, and others. Educators collaborate with

Institute facilitators to practice reflective arts learning

in dance, theatre, music, and visual arts.

With a focus on building community through engaged

and meaningful learning, the Flynn partners with

and supports teachers in pushing the boundaries of

what learning looks like. In addition to the multiple

pathways below, we customize partnerships for

schools and districts within or beyond these programs

to address unique needs or goals in your learning

community.

Teacher Workshops & Arts Integration ConferenceGet certification renewal credits, invigorate your teaching,

and learn new teaching strategies that can be integrated into

your curricular content. Sponsored by the Champlain Valley

Educator Development Center and led by expert teaching artists,

we offer teacher workshops throughout the year, including our

eighth annual daylong Engaging Active Learners Conference.

We also provide school and district workshops for in-service

days around arts literacy, integrating the arts into math,

and more. PD Credit Available

Lead Teacher NetworkLead teachers are key liaisons between their schools and

the Flynn. They are on the inside track, the first to hear about

each season’s matinees, exciting artist residencies, discounts,

and special offers like free workshops or grant opportunities.

A vital resource for their schools, lead teachers offer input

into the next season and receive free tickets. Contact us to join

the network!

For details about any of these programs visit

www.flynncenter.org call 802-652-4548, or email education@flynncenter.org

“The energy of the Flynn staff was positive & inspiring. . . I have used many techniques with my students already with great success.”—Nana Boffa, teacher at Charlotte Central school

School PartnershipsIn year-long partnership cycles that begin at the Summer Teacher Institute,

educators work one-on-one with a Flynn teaching artist to plan, implement,

and evaluate integrated curriculum in their classrooms utilizing the Words

Come Alive professional learning model. An optional graduate course

component is available: topics include philosophy and research behind

arts integration, warm-ups, improvisation structures, assessment, and

integrating reflection into teaching practice. Graduate Credit Available

“What a fabulous offering for educators!”—Susan Ogilvie, teacher at Ripton Elementary School

Resources to nourish your teaching

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“Arts make learning happen naturally and stimulate the children’s curiosity. Thank You!” —Homeschool Parent

Looking for Common Core, Next Gen, or C3 connections? We’ve got you covered! See standards with each show.

RECOMMENDED GRADE LEVELS

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Red Kite, Brown Box 10/17 8

Elephant & Piggie 3/21 16

Pete the Cat 3/28 17

Peter Rabbit 11/29 10

A Year with Frog and Toad 2/16 15

Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters 5/1 20

VYO & VSO Link Up 3/9 15

Lights, Camera, Math 2/3 13

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe 10/17 7

Mayhem Poets 2/8 14

Incredible Speediness Jamie Cavenaugh! 10/19 8

MOMIX 2/13 14

Cirque Mother Africa 1/3 11

Le Patin Libre 1/13 12

Brazil’s Balé Folclórico da Bahia 1/27 13

Ty Defoe: Native American Culture... 4/24 19

Rennie Harris Puremovement 10/7 7

The American Revolution 3/13 16

Ray Vega’s Latin Jazz All-Stars 11/4 9

The Opulence of Integrity 4/6 18

Macbeth 11/1 9

The Grapes of Wrath 1/23 13

The Call 4/27 & 28 19

Where the Wild Things Are 5/11 20

Meena’s Dream 4/4 17

Out of Bounds 11/14 10

Red Kite: Drama on the Spectrum 10/17 8

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Dancing Ecosystems: Science and Dance 2/13 8

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Engaging Active Learners VIII 3/29 8

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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING: WORKSHOPS FOR EDUCATORS AT THE FLYNN

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Table of Contents

by Grade

Grade level recommendations are not exclusionary: they indicate grades that will benefit from a show even without preparation. With some preparation, other grades are certainly welcome, at a teacher’s discretion.

•Preschool/Early Elementary •Elementary •Elementary/Middle School •Middle School/High School

•Elementary through High School •Professional Learning •For Students on the Autism Spectrum

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The best-known novel of The Chronicles of Narnia series, C.S. Lewis’ classic fantasy tale inspires this exciting musical from TheatreworksUSA. After a WWII wartime evacuation, four intrepid children exploring their new home discover a magical wardrobe that leads to the land of Narnia. Ruled for 100 years by the cold-hearted White Witch, the creatures in this strange and wondrous land are doomed to eternal winter—that is, unless the children can summon the courage to fulfill an ancient prophecy! Links to literature, WWII, wartime evacuation, problem solving,

and courage. CC ELA: SL 2, RL 1-10, L 3-5, RH 1 & 2, C3:

D2.His. 1-3, 14.

Sponsored by Concept 2

“The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe”

Rennie Harris Puremovement: “The History of Hip-Hop”Friday, October 7 • 9:30 am • Grades 3-12 • 1 hour • $8.50

The first professional hip-hop dance company in the world, Rennie Harris Puremovement is devoted to challenging the stereotypes of hip-hop as an undisciplined counter-culture. Instead, their exciting educational program honors the vivid living history of the global hip-hop phenomenon and celebrates its potential to make ongoing and meaningful contributions to American and world culture. This multimedia event, half illustration through historical film footage and half dance performed to the beats of a live DJ, traces the evolution of contemporary hip-hop from its roots in African ritual through the diverse influences of African American, Afro-Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, and Puerto Rican cultures and ancient traditions. Links to African American cultural legacy, dance, music, creativity,

and world cultures. CC ELA: SL 2, RH 1-4, 6 & 7, RL 7, WHST 7 & 9, C3: D2.His.1-4.

Sponsored by John Bossange

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“Red Kite, Brown Box”Monday, October 17 • 9:30,11 am & 12:30 pm • For students with autism aged 4-14 • 60-minute experience • $8.50

Back by popular demand, this joyful experience is designed specifically for children with autism and their caregivers and is limited to 12 students per show. Inspired by Antoinette Portis’ book Not a Box, Chicago Children’s Theatre offers a multisensory adventure that relaxes rules and encourages children to move, laugh, talk, sing, and interact with the artists at their own unique pace and level. Texture, sound, and light all play a part as simple cardboard boxes transform into a magical world full of dance parties, pillow fights, and a ceiling full of stars. Links to mindful play, imagination,

kinesthetic learning, and multiple intelligences. CC ELA: SL 2-3, L 3-6, RL 1-10.

Sponsored by Lillian and Bruce Venner with additional support from the Surdna Foundation

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“The Incredible Speediness of Jamie Cavenaugh!” Living and Thriving with ADHD Wednesday, October 19 • 9:30 am & 12 pm • Grades 4-8 • 1 hour • $8.50

This remarkably moving and funny play from Roseneath Theatre reveals true-to-life struggles: Max’s parents are getting a divorce and wired Jamie just can’t seem to slow down or pay attention! Her journey toward understanding and accepting her ADHD puts Jamie’s courage to the test. But with humor and compassion, she moves past the hurt and confusion of being “different” and learns to use her strengths—becoming a good friend to Max, an inspiration to the school bully, and a positive role model for the millions of students who share her struggle. Links to responsive classroom (empathy, self-control), bullying, conflict resolution, and healthy

choices. CC ELA: RL 3 & 7, SL 1-4, RH 1-4, L 3-6.

Sponsored by Lillian and Bruce Venner With additional support from the Surdna Foundation

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“Macbeth”Tuesday, November 1 • 10 am • Grades 6-12 • 90 minutes • $8.50

Every day the media bombards us with stories of once-respectable leaders who circumvent laws and, by so doing, turn monstrous. As relevant today as in Elizabethan times, “the Scottish play” is thrilling in its stark demonstration of the corrupting power of political ambition. Shakespeare’s haunting (and haunted) drama is brought to life by the excellent local theater professionals of Middlebury Actor’s Workshop. Their vivid version of the Bard’s bloody drama challenge us all to examine what we would do in Macbeth’s place. Links to Shakespeare, poetry,

politics, and government. CC ELA: SL 2, L 3-6, RL 1-10,

RH 1-3.

Sponsored by The Susan E. Quinn Memorial Fund

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“My students greatly enjoyed this learning opportunity. It conveyed these important concepts in a manner that will resonate with them; they will retain this content!” —Deb Levesque, 5th grade teacher at Mary Hogan School

Performed in FlynnSpace, our black box theater

Ray Vega’s Latin Jazz All-Stars “oye Como Va: A History of Latin Jazz”Friday, November 4 • 10 am & 12 pm • Grades 5-12 • 1 hour • $12.50

Jazz music is a uniquely American art form with deep roots in African American culture that reach across continents to Latin America and Africa. Ray Vega, a veteran of the New York salsa and Latin Jazz scenes, leads his Grammy-winning sextet in this lively concert, tracing the evolution of Latin Jazz from folkloric West African rhythms to today, noting the cultural contributions of music from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Brazil, and more. Links to history of Latin America

& African diaspora, math (rhythm, beats, fractions), collaboration, and respecting differences. CC ELA: RI 7, SL 2, L4, RH 7.

WHST 7. C3: D2.His.1-3.

Sponsored by Linda and Ken Fishell with additional support from Joan Lenes

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“I was overcome with the beauty of seeing all the children with autism enjoying the show together. . . a rare opportunity to have this shared experience.” —Parent of Youth Participant

Literacy/Literature Social Studies (History/Geography) Science/Technology/Engineering/Math

World Cultures/Non-Native Languages Health/Safe Choices/Positive Self-Expression/Phys. Ed.

Diversity/Equity Responsive Classroom/Respect

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“out of Bounds”Monday, November 14 • 9:30 am & 12 pm • Grades 5-9 • 1 hour • $8.50

When Amy goes to a new school, her wish to fit in with popular Daniela and Madison leads to a big mistake: she shares an embarrassing selfie online and now nobody in school will let her forget it. Soon Amy’s life is turned upside down by cyberbullying and Madison is caught between the most popular girl in school and her new friend who needs an ally. Based on interviews with middle schoolers, parents, and teachers, this new play from Working Group Theatre uses humor and heart to explore the vicious side of social media: cyberbullying, as well as the complicated choices young people make when navigating the politics of friendship. Links to respecting differences, online safety, bullying,

transitions, identity, and healthy decision-making. CC ELA: SL 2,

L 3-6, RL 3 & 7.

“Peter Rabbit Tales”Tuesday, November 29 • 9:30 am & 12 pm • Grades PreK-3 • 1 hour • $8.50

Peter Rabbit’s adventures (and misadventures) in Mr. McGregor’s garden have enchanted children for over a century. Peter and his cousin Benjamin Bunny have escaped from Mr. McGregor, outfoxed Mr. Tod, and rescued the Flopsy Bunnies from the grumpy old badger. Join them and their friends, Squirrel Nutkin, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, and Jemima Puddle-duck, as the magical, marvelous World of Beatrix Potter comes to life on stage! In celebration of the author’s 150th birthday anniversary, Enchantment Theatre brings her beloved tales (and tails) to life with fantastic masks, whimsical puppets, and gorgeous scenery that calls to mind the magnificent original illustrations. Links to

children’s literature, reading, friendship, moods/

emotions, and problem-solving. CC ELA: RF 1-4,

RL 1-10, L 3-5, SL 1-2.

Sponsored by Yvette Pigeon and Fred “Chico” Lager

“Cirque Mother Africa”Tuesday, January 3 • 9:30 am & 12 pm • Grades 2-12 • 50 minutes • $9.50

Direct from a month-long run on Broadway, this jaw-dropping spectacle highlights the world-class talents of artists from multiple African countries, including Ethiopia, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Ivory Coast, Benin, Zimbabwe, and Guinea. Rich in rhythm and robust in song, this extravaganza of traditional and contemporary arts features exuberant traditional dancers, breathtaking acrobatics, a swirl of colorful masks and beads, and powerful percussionists who surround it all in a storm of sound! Links to African cultures, world civilizations, and world music & dance. CC ELA: SL 2, RL 3 & 7, WHS 7-9,

C3: D2.Geo.1-3, 5, 6, D2.His.1-5.

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“White Magnetism”Exhibition open December 2-February 24 • All ages • Amy E. Tarrant Gallery at the Flynn • FREE

Burlington artist Sally Linder has spent years visiting the Arctic, sketching polar bears threatened with extinction by global warming. While at the Flynn for a student matinee, bring your students to the gallery to see exquisitely wrought paintings and drawings of cubs with mothers, roguish teenagers, and massive males, all of which encourage discussion about what’s happening at the top of the world due to oil, gas, and coal extraction as well as global warming.

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“I love watching the faces of students as they enjoy a performance, absorb shared information, and become part of a community that values the arts.” —Teacher at Thatcher Brook Primary School

“To see favorite storybooks come to life on stage is magical! . . . in turn, it supports kids’ development as lifelong readers!” —Betsy Synnott, kindergarten teacher at Essex Elementary School

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At the Paquette Ice Arena in Leddy Park, Burlington

Le Patin Libre (The Free Skate): “Vertical Influences”Monday, January 13 • 9:30 am • Grades 2-12 • 1 hour • $9.50

You’ve never seen ice skating like this! Founded by professional figure skaters who loved the ice but hated the industry’s kitsch and sparkles, Canada’s Le Patin Libre have created something entirely new. Blending modern dance, hip-hop, breakdance, stepping, and of course the jumps, spins, and heart-stopping speed of professional skating, these dancer/skaters absolutely take your breath away! The attitude and energy of street dance combine with the soul and structure of contemporary dance and the tools and panache of an Olympic sport. We don’t just mean it literally when we say this is one of the coolest shows we’ve ever seen! Links to French language, Canada,

self-discipline, force & motion, and positive self-expression. CC ELA: RL 7, SL 1-4, L 3-5, NEXT GEN: PS2-A

Sponsored by Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront

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“Thank you for all that you do! It really makes lives richer for students, and those experiences matter!” —Lan Nguyen Ullrich, 10th grade English teacher, Enosburg Falls High School

“The Grapes of Wrath”Monday, January 23 • 9:30 am • Grades 6-12 • 90 minutes • $8.50

Evicted from their farm and driven from Oklahoma by drought, economic hardship, and changes to the agricultural industry, the Joad family leaves the Dust Bowl behind and sets out for California along with thousands of other “Okies.” These American migrants have high hopes and great fears

about their prospects, but determinedly seek jobs, land, dignity, and their own small piece of the American dream. A tale of perseverance against all odds, Steinbeck’s Great American Novel is the perfect story for National Players’ intimate yet powerful theatrical style. The struggles are still relevant; few pieces of literature have as deep a historical context and as enduring a legacy. Links to literature, American history,

agriculture, economics, migrants, social inequity,

and effects of corporate greed. CC ELA: SL 1-3,

L 1-6, RL 1-10, RH 1-6.

Sponsored by Gale Hurd in support of early access to the arts

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Brazil’s Balé Folclórico da Bahia Friday, January 27 • 9:30 am • Grades 2-12 • 1 hour • $8.50

Raucous energy and rich pageantry help Balé Folclórico bring to life the colorful palate of Bahia, a region of northern Brazil influenced by myriad cultures. From Samba to Capoeira (an Afro-Brazilian art form that combines martial arts and dance), this troupe of over 30 exuberant performers fills the theater with thrilling folkloric choreography, explosive percussion, and joyous song. Links to Spanish, history of South

America & African diaspora, indigenous peoples, and physical fitness. CC ELA: SL 2, RL 7, WHST 7-8, RH 7, C3:

D2.Geo.1-3 ,5, 6, D2His.1-5. Sponsored by Flynn Friends at Wake Robin

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“Lights, Camera, Math!”Friday, February 3 • 9:30 am & 12 pm • Grades 2-6 • 1 hour • $8.50

Young Danny doesn’t think math (or school, for that matter) is for him; he’s much more interested in dreaming of a future on the stage and screen! But when he knuckles down to learn the tricks of the theatrical trade, he discovers that math isn’t only essential—it’s the SECRET to a whole load of magic. Cahoots NI of Northern Ireland uses mind-blowing puzzles, dazzling illusions, and digital technology to demonstrate the magic of math in this fun and interactive multimedia show. Extraordinary feats of mind reading and misdirection capture children’s imaginations and inspire a fascination with math that sticks long after they leave the theater! Links to estimation, calculation, multiplication, division,

subtraction, addition, probability, and problem solving. CC ELA: RST 3,

4, 7, 8, SL 1-4, L 3-5, CC MATH: CC, OA, NF, MD, G, SP.

Sponsored by Bruce and Ruth Ann Beers and Flynn Friends at Wake Robin

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“Every child benefits from walking into the Flynn for a live performance. They see that art can be used to bring a story to life, to teach about numbers, or to engage you in scientific experiments.” —Vasanthi Meyette, 4/5th grade teacher at Shelburne Community School

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“A Year with Frog &Toad”Thursday, February 16 • 9:30 am (Age 4-Grade 1) & 12 pm (Grades 1-3) • 1 hour • $8.50

A Broadway smash, this bright and bouncy romp through the four seasons was nominated for three Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Arnold Lobel’s beloved amphibian pals hop from the page to the stage in this beguiling production by Casa Mañana. True to the spirit of the Caldecott and Newberry Award-winning stories, the show follows cheerful Frog, worry-wart Toad, and all their animal friends as they wake from hibernation, plant gardens, go swimming, write letters, rake each others’ leaves, and take a calamitous sled ride—all the while celebrating their loyal friendship and the unique qualities that make each of them different and special. Links to children’s

literature, reading, seasons, amphibians, cooperation, sharing, and

helping. CC ELA: RF 1-4, RL 1-10, L 3-5, SL 1-2, NEXT GEN: LS2-A,

C, D, LS4-C, D, ESS2-D.

Sponsored by The Golodetz Family

Mayhem Poets: “Slam Universe!”Wednesday, February 8 • 9:30 am (Grades 3-6) & 12 pm (Grades 6-9) • 1 hour • $8.50

This dynamic collective of young poet-performers use meter, rhyme, and verbal dexterity like the poets of old—but there’s nothing old about their signature blend of hip-hop, theater, incisive pop culture references, side-splitting social commentary, and out-of-sight imagery! Engaging, funny, and powerfully in-tune with the real issues that students face each day, the Mayhem Poets impart a hip and positive message that inspires future generations of young people to study and write poetry in classical and contemporary forms while embracing diversity, non-violence, and a strong sense of self. Links to poetry,

healthy choices, self-esteem, positive self-expression, and

celebrating differences. CC ELA: SL 1-4, RH 7, RL 1-10, L 3-8.

Sponsored by Anonymous Friends through the Vermont Community Foundation

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VT Youth orchestra & VT Symphony orchestra Link Up: “The orchestra Rocks!”Thursday, March 9 • 10 am • Grades K-2 (audience) & 3-6 (participate in full curriculum) • 50 minutes • $8.50

The Vermont Youth Orchestra and Vermont Symphony Orchestra return to build upon the remarkable partnership forged this past season with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Institute. The three-year partnership aims to celebrate the magic of orchestral music and inspire schoolchildren to raise their musical voices. Participating teachers receive free recorders for each ticketed student as well as a simple curriculum with which to explore that one musical element that brings us all together: rhythm! Through the curriculum and highly interactive concert (kids perform live with the orchestra from their seats!), students learn how composers and musicians play with elements of musical time, creating exciting patterns of sound and silence. We’re thrilled to continue this nation-wide orchestral program here in Vermont! Links to orchestral music, science of sound, math of music, musical notation, collaboration, and student voice.

CC ELA: SL 2, RH 7, RL 7. Sponsored by Bruce and Ruth Ann Beers with additional support from Palace 9

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“Seeing a show at the Flynn is a blast!” —Student at Lamoille Union Middle School

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4 To 6 PM MoMIX: “opus Cactus”Monday, February 13 • 9:30 am • Grades 1-12 • 1 hour • $8.50

MOMIX was born from the incredible mind of Vermont’s own Moses Pendleton (founding member of Pilobolus). This group of amazingly athletic dancer/illusionists brings students on an unforgettable journey into the imagination. In the multimedia spectacular Opus Cactus they bring to fantastical life the flora and fauna of the American Southwest using outlandish dance, outrageous costumes, inventive contraptions, and riveting Native American music to explore life in the desert. Contorting themselves into dynamic images of cacti, slithering lizards, bounding antelopes, and windblown tumbleweeds, MOMIX dancers explode our sense of the possible with quirky humor and incredible visuals. Links to American geography, animal life, plant life, creative expression, and physical fitness.

CC ELA: SL 2, RL 7, WHST 7-8, RH 7, NEXT GEN: LS1.A, LS2.A, C, D, LS4.C, D, ESS3-A, C, D.

Sponsored by Flynn Friends at Wake Robin

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“The American Revolution”Monday, March 13 • 9:30 am (Grades 4-8) & 12 pm (Grades 6-12) • 1 hour • $8.50

Seven actors, two feet off the ground, sharing 21 square feet of space manage to recreate the entire American fight for independence from Lexington to Yorktown! An incredible feat of imaginative physical theater, the spirited and multicultural ensemble from Theater UnSpeakable conveys a vast historic cast of characters and a thrilling amount of drama. With lightning speed they jump from patriot to loyalist to George Washington to King George III and consider the roles women played in the war, all via amazing physical and vocal dexterity, brilliant humor, and a dash of derring-do! Links to American history, government, politics, and physical theater. CC ELA: SL 1-3, RH 1-3, 7, RL 7,

WHST 7, C3: D2.His.1-5.

Sponsored by Tim and Lynn Vallee

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elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”Tuesday, March 21 • 9:30 am & 12 pm (PreK-Grade 2) • 1 hour • $8.50

Gerald is an elephant: lumbering, serious, prone to melancholy. Piggie is (what else!) a piggie: perky, smiley, full of fun! Total opposites? No way—Gerald and Piggie are best buds! Now, in this brand-new vaudevillian romp of a musical commissioned by the Kennedy Center and adapted from the award-winning books by author Mo Willems himself, the animal pals get to sing and dance their way through plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense. On a pool party adventure, Gerald and Piggie face important questions like: should you share your ice cream? How can two play with one toy? And, most importantly, what does it mean to be a good friend? Links to children’s literature, friendship,

sharing, animals, and celebrating differences. CC ELA:

RF 1-4, RL 1-10, L 3-5, SL 1-2.

Sponsored by Jan and Harris Abbott

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“Meena’s Dream: Fighting Worry and Imagining a World Where everyone Has enough”

Tuesday, April 4 • 9:30 am & 12 pm • Grades 3-8 • 1 hour • $8.50

At home, nine-year-old Meena’s hard-working, South Asian-born mother can’t pay the rent or afford the medicine she needs to stay well. At school, Meena is taunted mercilessly by a classmate for her thrifty clothes and funny-smelling Indian food. But at night, Hindu deity Krishna appears in Meena’s dreams and helps her learn how to cope by bravely battling the Worry Machine! Summoning courage and compassion, Meena faces her fears—even looking deep into the heart of her tormenter at school and transforming the would-be bully

into a cherished friend. Accompanied by warm South Indian music, one brilliant actress portrays all the parts in this poignant and powerful play, inspiring hope and giving voice to the challenging emotional and financial conditions many youth in our own communities face daily. Links to coping

strategies, immigration & assimilation, kindness, and

celebrating differences. CC ELA: SL 1-3, L 3-6, RL 3

& 7, RH 1-3, 7, C3: D2.Eco.1, 2, 6, 10.

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“The performing arts magically tap into students’ creative sides, supporting higher order thinking skills and broader discussions about the curriculum.” —Jennifer Haselman, Missisquoi Valley Union High School

Broaden your curriculum with culture and creativity: join a Flynn Teacher Workshop or design one specifically for your school! See page 4

“I feel lucky that we were able to experience the show as a school. It is an amazing memory for all of us to reflect on.” —Teacher at Thatcher Brook Primary School

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“Pete the Cat”Tuesday, March 28 • 9:30 am & 12 pm (PreK-Grade 2) • 1 hour • $8.50

Pete the Cat never loses his cool. Jimmy Biddle never strays from his routine. That is, until the hip blue cat moves in with the Biddles for the summer. Can a very different cat and boy ever be friends? When Jimmy draws a blank in art class, Pete leads a mission to help Jimmy unlock his imagination and find his inspiration. In this fun-loving and friendship-filled musical from Theatreworks USA, kids join Jimmy and Pete on a groovy adventure all the way to Paris and back again in a VW Bus! Links to children’s literature, reading, friendship,

celebrating differences, and geography. CC ELA: RF 1-4, RL 1-10, L 3-5, SL 1-2.

Sponsored by Heather and John Dwight

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“The opulence of Integrity”Thursday, April 6 • 10 am & 12 pm (Grades 5-12) • 1 hour • $12.50

Inspired by the life and legend of Muhammad Ali and using Ali as an archetype to explore the ongoing struggle for identity amongst men of color in America, choreographer Christal Brown’s company INSPIRIT explores the social, economic, and emotional trappings that continually restrict freedom. This powerful multimedia dance/theater piece incorporates elements of boxing, hip-hop, martial arts, modern dance, and theater to focus a historical lens on a still-relevant contemporary issue. Links to African American & sports

history, privilege & power, and identity. CC ELA: SL 1-3, L 1-4, RL 1-10,

RH 1-10, C3: D2.Civ.2, 4, 7, 14, D2.His.1-5.

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CC ELA = Common Core English Language Arts Standards addressed. CC Math = Common Core Mathematics Standards addressed.NEXT GEN = Next Generation Science Standards addressed. C3 Hist = Framework for Social Studies.

The Vermont Arts Council can provide $200 toward your bus to the Flynn. Apply early at www.vermontartscouncil.org.

“They learned about a part of our country’s history to a degree that was more in-depth than simply reading an article or watching a documentary.” —Carly Bennett, 6/8th grade teacher at Shelburne Community School

Through writing responses in your classroom and/or use of Flynn Study Guides, all performances can be linked to Common Core Writing Standards 1-10, and/or Writing Standards for Literacy in History, Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects 1-10. Seeing live performance provides rich opportunities to write reflections, narratives, arguments, and more.

Ty Defoe: “Native American Culture Revealed”Monday, April 24 • 9:30 am • Grades 2-12 • 1 hour • $8.50

Grammy Award-winner Ty Defoe (Giizhig) is a multidisciplinary cultural artist from the Oneida and Ojibwe Tribes. Joined by dancers of other tribal ancestries in magnificent and authentic handmade regalia, Ty and friends share Native American folklore and teachings through vibrant traditional storytelling, dance, and music played on several indigenous instruments. A highlight of the presentation is the breathtaking sacred hoop dance, in which Ty weaves in and out of as many as 30 swirling hoops as a symbol of humanity’s interdependence. This interactive celebration of ancient cultures promotes messages of peace and unity.Links to folklore, Native American history, oral tradition, symbolism, and indigenous peoples. CC ELA: SL 2, RL 7, WHST 7-8, RH 7, C3: D2.Geo.2, 5, 6, 10, D2.His.1-5.

Sponsored by Nancy McClellan and Elliot Douglas

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Performed in FlynnSpace, our black box theater, by Vermont Stage Company

“The Call” Thursday & Friday, April 27 & 28 • 10 am • Grades 10-12 • 2 hours • $12.50

Annie and Peter have it all: successful careers, a lovely home, and a good marriage. Their decision to complete their family by adopting a child from Africa feels right, but the process—and the global realities it reveals— turns their world, their identities, and their assumptions upside down. This powerful and politically-charged play by African American playwright Tanya Barfield paints a startling portrait of our cultural divides and casts global issues into the heart of an insulated, middle-class American home. But one thing is clear: we are all part of the same world, so the world’s problems are our own. Links to Africa, economics, politics, adoption, and different kinds of families.

CC ELA: SL 2, RL 7, WHST 7-8, RH 7, C3: D2.Geo.1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10.

Sponsored by Ducky Donath

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“I love being able to provide this experience to my students.”—Cara Sawtell, 7/8th grade language arts teacher at Hunt Middle School

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Prepared students get the most out of performances! Make learning stick with our online study guides or a pre-show workshop in your classroom. See page 2.

The Flynn Center recognizes that field trip resources for schools are extremely limited, thus matinee prices for schools are significantly lower than prices for public performances. As a non-profit organization, the Flynn is deeply grateful to the foundations, corporations, and individuals whose generous financial support keeps matinees affordable for schools. We thank all the individual show sponsors indicated under each show, as well as the following for general support:

Andrea’s Legacy Fund, Champlain Investment Partners, LLC, Bari and Peter Dreissigacker, Forrest and Frances Lattner Foundation, Surdna Foundation,Tracy and Richard Tarrant, TD Charitable Foundation, Vermont Arts Council, Vermont Concert Artists Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation, New England Foundation for the

Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, and the Flynn Jazz Endowment for their underwriting of the 2016-17 Student Matinee Series.

The Flynn’s Cultural and Economic Equity Initiatives, including ticket subsidies and companion workshops for underfunded schools, are sponsored by Northfield Savings Bank. Additional ticket subsidy support from the Bruce J. Anderson Foundation, Green Mountain Fund, and the Walter Cerf Community Fund. Words Come Alive Initiatives supported by Bay Paul Foundation, Champlain Investment Partners, LLC, the Windham Foundation, and an anonymous donor. Engaging Active Learners Conference sponsored by the Champlain Valley Educator Development Center.

Performances at Spruce Peak are supported by PC Construction, Bourne’s Energy, Spruce Peak at Stowe, and Farrell Distributing. “Where the Wild Things Are” performance also supported by New England Foundation for the Arts.

Thanks to Myer’s Bagel Bakery for contributing bagels and coffee for our school bus drivers and matinee ushers, and Burlington’s Department of Public Works for use of its parking areas by school buses.

Additional funding received after April 20, 2016 will be recognized in the 2016-2017 Flynn Program Guide.

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“Where the Wild Things Are”Thursday, May 11 • 9:30 am & 12 pm (Grades PreK-2) • 1 hour • $8.50

Sail along with Max to the land of the wild things! Adapted from Maurice Sendak’s beloved nighttime favorite, this award-winning production from Vancouver’s Presentation House Theatre is a “guided play” experience in which children sit onstage and help to create the theatrical experience. With the help of the performers, kids transform Max’s bedroom into a forest, join the wild rumpus with wild thing masks, and bring Max home

safe and sound at the end. Note: seating is extremely limited due to the onstage audience limitations. Make sure to select a second choice show to avoid a lottery shutout. Links to children’s literature,

reading, creative expression, problem-solving,

and imagination. CC ELA: RL 1-10, RF 1-4,

SL 1-2, L 3-5.

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“Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters” An African Cinderella Story Monday, May 1 • 9:30 am (Grades K-4) & 12 pm (Grades 3-6) • 1 hour • $8.50

An audience favorite, this beautiful adaptation of John Steptoe’s Caldecott Award-winning book reveals the splendor of Zimbabwe with traditional chanting, drumming, and dance. Unlike the Cinderella variants in many other cultures, this tale’s notion of beauty is more than skin-deep: goodness, generosity, and integrity prevail when kind Nyasha wins the king’s hand over her selfish and spoiled sister. Acknowledged by critics as a breakthrough book for inspiring African American children to take pride in their ancestry, the story is even more powerful on stage, as performed by the stellar Dallas Children’s Theater. Links to folklore, African cultures

& languages, personal integrity, and world music & dance.

CC ELA: RL 1-10, RF 1-4, SL 1-2, L 3-5.

Sponsored by Tanya and Bill Cimonetti

Questions: email sms@flynncenter.orgor call 802-652-4548

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Reservations DUE DATES: •OrdersareacceptedbeginningMonday, May 9. •Orderspostmarkedby Friday, May 20 are placed in a lottery that gives you the best chance of getting one of your top choice shows.•Orderspostmarkedafter May 20 are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.•Orderconfirmationsareemailed in June and mailed in early August.

SUBMITTING ORDERS:•SUBMIT ONLINE at: www.flynnsms.org

•MAIL to Student Matinees, Flynn Center, 153 Main St., Burlington, VT 05401

•HAND-DELIVER to Flynn Admin Offices, 147 Main St., Burlington (M-F 9 am-5 pm)

•SEAT NUMBERS: Please include teachers and chaperones in your count. If uncertain of numbers, we recommend overestimating slightly. You will be able to reduce seats up to six weeks prior to the show.

• CONFIRMATION: Reservations are confirmed by email in June; no tickets are issued. Seating is based on age and other accommodations.

•WAITING LIST: Orders for sold-out shows are wait-listed. We’ll be in touch if seats open up.

•WORKSHOPS: You will receive a workshop order form with your show confirmation.

Payment• GROUPS OF 10 OR FEWER: Pay in full at time of order.

•GROUPS OF 11 OR MORE: No need to pay now. A bill will be sent 12 weeks prior to the show; payment or purchase order is due four weeks before the show. (Purchase orders confirm final seat adjustments and guarantee payment prior to show.) Reservations not paid in full by the due date may be cancelled and a 50% cancellation fee charged. Invoices for shows in September to November will be mailed in August.

•SUBSIDIZED SEATS: We’re committed to raising funds to offer approximately 200 free seats per show for students who meet criteria for fully subsidized lunches. Because need always exceeds available subsidies, request subsidies only if there are no PTO or other community funds to support these students. There are several simple grants available to teachers; check out our funding resources page online. To request more than 15% of your seats subsidized, include a letter explaining your higher need. Reminder: subsidies are for students, not chaperones.• REFUNDS: There are No REFuNDS for paid reservations except in the unlikely case of a cancelled show. In that case, monies will be applied to another show, companion workshops, or refunded.

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Changes & CancellationsWe know things change!

•10 weeks before show: Cancellations and large seat reductions are due in writing / by email (greater than 15% of your seat total).• 6 weeks before show: Small changes to seat numbers are due in writing / by email (up to 15% of your seat total).•4 weeks before show: Full payment is due.

•Weather-related cancellations: There are no refunds of paid reservations.

If your school is closed or delayed on a show day, we make every effort to offer another grade-appropriate show. If not possible, funds can be applied to

companion workshops.•Failuretomeetthesedeadlinesincursalate

cancellation/reduction fee equal to 50% of your reservation.

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GRADE(S) TOTAL # # SUBSIDIZED # PAID TICKET TOTAL SHOWS DATE TIME ATTENDING ATTENDING SEATS SEATS PRICE $ DUE

Include chaperonesCircle preferred show time

Rennie Harris Puremovement Friday 9:30 am

History of Hip-Hop 3-12 10/7/16 $8.50

The Lion, the Witch, Monday 9:30 am $8.50

and the Wardrobe 2-8 10/17/16 or 12 pm

Red Kite, Brown Box Monday 9:30 11 am $8.50

PreK-9 10/17/16 or 12:30 pm

Incredible Speediness Wednesday 9:30 am $8.50

of Jamie Cavenaugh! 4-8 10/19/16 or 12 pm

Macbeth Tuesday 10 am

$8.50

6-12 11/1/16

Ray Vega’s Latin Jazz Friday 10 am $12.50

All-Stars 5-12 11/4/16 or 12 pm

Peter Rabbit Tales Tuesday 9:30 am $8.50

PreK-3 11/29/16 or 12 pm

Cirque Mother Africa Tuesday 9:30 am $9.50

2-12 1/3/17 or 12 pm

Le Patin Libre Friday 9:30 am

$9.50

2-12 1/13/17

The Grapes of Wrath Monday 9:30 am

$8.50

6-12 1/23/17

Brazil’s Balé Folclórico Friday 9:30 am

$8.50

da Bahia 2-12 1/27/17

Lights, Camera, Math! Friday 9:30 am $8.50

2-6 2/3/17 or 12 pm

Mayhem Poets Wednesday 9:30 am $8.50

3-9 2/8/17 or 12 pm

MOMIX Monday 9:30 am

$8.50

1-10 2/13/17

A Year with Frog & Toad Thursday 9:30 am $8.50

PreK-3 2/16/17 or 12 pm

VYO & VSO Link Up Thursday 10 am

$8.50

K-6 3/9/17

The American Revolution Monday 9:30 am $8.50

4-12 3/13/17 or 12 pm

Elephant & Piggie Tuesday 9:30 am $8.50

PreK-2

3/21/17 or 12 pm

Pete the Cat Tuesday 9:30 am $8.50

PreK-2 3/28/17 or 12 pm

The Opulence of Integrity Thursday 10 am $12.50

5-12 4/6/17 or 12 pm

Ty Defoe: Native American Monday 9:30 am

$8.50

Culture Revealed 2-12 4/24/17

The Call Thursday 10 am $12.50

10-12 4/27/17

The Call Friday 10 am $12.50

10-12 4/28/17

Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters Monday 9:30 am $8.50

K-6 5/1/17 or 12 pm

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Meena’s Dream Tuesday 9:30 am $8.50

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Where the Wild Things Are Thursday 9:30 am $8.50

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The Flynn accommodates mobility challenges through designated seating,

curbside assistance, and backstage parking.

Visual impairment is accommodated through designated seating.

Wireless assistive listening devices are available free of charge.

ASL interpretation will be provided at shows designated with this icon

on the order form. If you have ASL requests for other shows, call 802-652-4571 to see if there are materials available to aid your transliterator.

Selected productions will be audio-described.

Social stories, break spaces, sensory- friendly materials & more are available

for students with sensory sensitivities.

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