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Magic of Lyn
Lyn Dillies has captivated audiences of all ages with her spellbinding powers of prestidigitation. She has been hailed as the finest female magician in the land as well as one of America’s top illusionists winning the 2009 Merlin Award for Female Illusionist of The Year from the International Magician’s Society. Lyn’s show is filled with eye-defying illusions, hypnotic lighting, hot music, and most magical of all, the enchanting personality of Lyn Dillies.
When
October 25, 2011
October 26, 2011
Price
Ticket Price: $8.00
What Time
10:00 AM
11:30 AM
Classroom Character : The Road to Success
This ANTI BULLYING Show brings a fresh excitement to your classroom curriculum , when Master Teachers Paul and Suzy Adams present a show which challenges the audience to choose the Six Pillars of Character as a roadmap to becoming their personal best, : respect, responsibility, fairness , caring, citizenship and trustworthiness. Also discussed is why bullying makes everyone feel bad. This is a performance both entertaining and thought provoking, providing your students with a roadmap to a successful future.
The Shangri - La Chinese Acrobats
This multi-faceted and multi-cultural production features dazzling acrobatic displays, formidable feats of daring and balance, explosive energy, brilliant costumes, with a touch of Chinese comedy. These daring maneuvers and death-defying acrobatic acts will have you clamoring for more!
Jabali African Acrobats
Direct from Mombassa, Kenya these phenomenal acrobats combine the artistry of fast paced movement, music, dance and incredible acrobatic elegance to perform a full stage theatrical extravaganza. This thrilling performance exemplifies the link between athletics and the arts, when the incredible acrobatics, contortions, tumbling, human pyramids, and chair balancing skill of these performers turns to dance, with the Congo Snake Dance, the Flaming Limbo Bar Dance, Skip Rope Footwork techniques and comedy to electrifying music. Audience participation is always included.
Thunderbird-American Indian Dancers
Through the rhythms and movements of authentic traditional Iroquois dances and songs the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers invite students to discover the rich cultural legacies alive among today's Native Americans. Students will learn about the clothing musical instruments and customs of many tribes.
When
November 18, 2011
November 21, 2011
November 23, 2011
Price
Ticket Price: $8.00
What Time
10:00 AM
11:30 AM
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
This musical adaptation of the classic Grimm’s fairy tale features a script with lovable characters portrayed by an ensemble of live actors and wonderful puppets. Follow along as Snow White meets her pint-sized friends, takes the apple from the Evil Queen, receives a kiss from the Prince, and lives happily ever after. This faithful rendition of the fairy tale will inspire your students to read the original.
Magic of Science
Magic tricks and circus skills help explain atoms, molecules, the elements, compounds, solutions, magnetism, and static electricity. Using ingredients found in everyday life, a balloon inflates all by itself, plain water changes colors and disappears, and liquids "magically" become solids. Whether juggling "atoms" and "molecules," or explaining electrons as their hair stands on end (with the help of a VanDeGraaf generator), this delightful show beguiles the audience while introducing simple and effective science concepts.
When
November 30, 2011
December 02, 2011
Price
Ticket Price: $8.00
What Time
10:00 AM
11:30 AM
Holiday Tales
A musical multicultural collection of Holiday Tales from different cultures including Christmas, ("The Gift of the Magi" and "The Nutcracker") Kwanzaa ("The Kwanzaa Kite" set in Nigeria) and Chanukah ("A Chanukah Surprise" - a Chelm story). Filled with beauty and magic, laughter and love, Holiday Tales is the perfect theatre experience to celebrate the Winter Holidays!
When
December 05, 2011
December 06, 2011
December 07, 2011
Price
Ticket Price: $8.00
What Time
10:00 AM
11:30 AM
The Nutcracker
One of the most loved ballets, The Nutcracker tells the story of a young girl's encounters with both strange and wonderful creatures at Christmastime, all set to the captivating music of Tchaikovsky. You Students will enjoy watching a live performance, and they don't have to go all the way into the city to see this beautiful ballet.
Arithmetickles
"Math + Fun = Arithmetickles" – that's the idea behind a unique program. Shattering the notion that math is boring, hard, or just plain irrelevant, this is a one-of-a-kind, interactive show takes the fear out of numbers. Arithmetickles takes math “off the page and onto the stage” by skillfully blending fast-paced theatre games, audience participation, improvisation, mime, puzzles, skits, and stand-up comedy.
Mistletunes
Our friends from Squeaky Clean invite you to Rock n Roll this Holiday Season with MISTLETUNES, where you can discover the soundtracks to your rockin’ Holiday tunes and celebrate the rich diversity of cultural traditions associated with the end-of-the-year holiday celebrations. Featuring tunes from Chanukah, Kwanza, and Christmas.
Twas the Night Before Christmas
Inspired by the timeless poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" and by the real life of its author, Clement Moore, this musical performance introduces Santa in a particularly beneficent light, as the Clement family learns the true miracle of Christmas. This classic from Theatre IV has been charming audiences of all ages for many years.
Santa Claus Meets The Wicked Wizard
"You better watch out - You better not cry - You better not pout - You..." wanna know why? The Wicked Wizard's coming to town, and he's headed straight towards the North Pole. So grab your mittens, buckle those boots, and hop aboard Edie the Elf's sleigh and save Santa from that nasty villain before it's too late. If the Wizard succeeds with his evil plans there will be no more presents to be given out - and no more Santa. This fun filled action-packed musical comedy will become your favorite holiday treat!
The Shoemaker and the Elves
A heartwarming, holiday musical! Join us as Theatre IV takes a yuletide spin on the classic Brothers' Grimm fairy tale. Delight in the magical story of a poor Shoemaker and the magical elves who show him the true meaning of The Holiday!
Christmas Carol
Perhaps the best loved holiday story of all time, this adaptation of Dickens’ classic is particularly suited to children. Theater IV brings you Scrooge, The Three Ghosts, Tiny Tim, and a host of other characters in this beloved tale of redemption and enchantment. All the joy, sentiment and meaning are here, without being too scary for young audiences.
When
December 20, 2011
December 21, 2011
Price
Ticket Price: $8.00
What Time
10:00 AM
11:30 AM
Nego Gato – African Music and Dance
The Nego Gato Afro-Brazilian Music and Dance Ensemble brings to their audiences the rich African influenced rhythms and dances originating in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, a region known for customs deeply rooted in the traditions and spirituality of ancestral Africa. The live percussion and traditional instruments, elaborately designed and ornamented costumes and the acrobatic crowd pleasing martial art of Capoeira make this an exciting and engaging show.
The performance engages the audience and involves them throughout the show.
Four Score and Seven Years Ago
To young Lemuel, who has escaped slavery in Georgia, life in Gettysburg is everything he had dreamed it would be. His ideas about the North and the South, as well as what it means to be a free man, are challenged, however, when he unexpectedly befriends Jacob, a young Confederate soldier. The two men may be of different races and on different sides of the Civil War, but they have much to teach each other about bravery and loyalty in this exciting and suspenseful musical.
Let Freedom Ring
Let Freedom Ring is a powerful theatre experience for students of all ages. In the process of bringing history and social studies to life “Let Freedom Ring” puts human value issues squarely on the agenda in a way that even the youngest of viewers can grasp and consider. This performance will leave young audiences humming – and inspired to learn more about America’s vibrant past.
Charlotte's Web
All the enchanting characters are here: Wilbur, the irresistible young pig who desperately wants to avoid the butcher; Fern, a girl who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous rat who can occasionally be talked into a good deed; the Zuckerman family; the Arables; and most of all, the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who proves to be "a true friend and a good writer." Determined to save Wilbur, Charlotte begins her campaign with the "miracle" of her web in which she writes, "Some pig." It's the beginning of a victorious campaign which ultimately ends with the now-safe Wilbur doing what is most important to Charlotte. This is a beautiful, knowing play about friendship which provides your audience with a magical experience.
The Dragon's Tale
Journey across the Atlantic to see the splendid lion dance, experience the color and the excitement of the dancing silk ribbons and the strength and agility of Peking Opera martial art. Each dance relates to a part of the history, geography or legend of ancient China. Detailed narration on the background and inspiration of each dance also enhances the educational experience. Audience participation is included and encouraged during the program
When
February 27, 2012
March 1, 2012
Price
Ticket Price: $8.00
What Time
10:00 AM
11:30 AM
I Have a Dream: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
The phenomenal impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., is chronicled in this compelling dramatization of the life and times of one of the most influential and charismatic leader of the "American Century." Dr. King becomes the prime mover behind the Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott, putting his philosophy of nonviolent protest to work. Your students will be inspired by the story of this great leader's struggle and his dream of lifting "our nation from the quicksand of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood”
Objects in Motion
Juggling+Math+Science=FUN!
The Gizmo Guys present a collection of original routines, comedic dialogue and world class juggling skills with a common thread...JUGGLING! Come along as the Gizmo Guys help your students Test Newton's Theory and Galileo's Discovery while linking juggling to math and science.
Harriet Tubman
This stirring drama with music is a classic tribute to the great American who freed herself and hundreds of her people from the bonds of slavery. Her courage helped to change the world. Share her adventurous life with your students in this accurate and deeply moving musical history lesson.
Butterfly: The Story of a Life Cycle
Take a microscopic look at the insect world on the big stage! From her tiny egg we will follow the Monarch Butterfly as she grows through her caterpillar state and makes the amazing metamorphosis in the chrysalis and her incredible 1,500 mile journey to Mexico. With her insect companions she will learn about her symbiotic relationship with Milkweed. She depends on it for food, home, and her unique form of defense against predators.
The Wonderful World of Simple Machines
This lively, Hands-On introduction to the SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPELS and properties of simple machines will provide your student an unforgettable close encounter with levers, inclined planes, screws, wedges, pulleys, and the wheel and axle. The antics of the actors and audience participation (with help from a special guest) will bring the concepts of simple machines alive for your students in a way no other encounter will. This acclaimed show is sure to educate as well as entertain.
Once Upon a Time
This enchanting collection of classic tales includes Little Red Riding Hood, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Princess and the Pea and Hans Christian Anderson's All's Well That Ends Well. Innovative settings and sing along songs provide the perfect opportunity for involvement and participation. Watch the wonder and magic of live theatre cast its spell on your students as they journey into the imaginary world of Once Upon a Time.
When
April 02, 2012
April 03, 2012
Price
Ticket Price: $7.00
What Time
10:00 AM
11:30 AM
The Hundred Dresses
This Show about BULLYING introduces Wanda Petronski, a new girl in room 13, who wears the same faded blue dress to school every day, but insists that she has a hundred bright, shiny new ones at home. As Wanda’s story unfolds, her classmates learn the secret of the hundred dresses and with it, a lesson in tolerance, in taking responsibility and in living with the consequences of our actions. An endearing tale, based on the Newbery Honor Book by Eleanor Estes, THE HUNDRED DRESSES focuses on the difficult issue of bullying and how mistreating someone because he or she is different from oneself brings as much harm to the bully as to the victim.
The Three Little Pigs
A gentle tale of how three little pigs set out on their own and their neighborly wolf who doesn’t know his own strength. Houses of straw, sticks, and bricks are built along with lessons of a job well done and understanding.
Doktor Kaboom!
Doktor Kaboom! performs this original interactive Science Comedy show for audiences of all ages. Creatively blending theatre arts with the wonders of scientific exploration, Doktor Kaboom! keeps his crowds riveted with interest and rolling with laughter. Join Kaboom! for a sidesplitting journey of increasingly spectacular (and often successful) science experiments designed to involve, excite, educate, and entertain.
School House Rock
A pop culture phenomenon comes to the musical stage! Tom, a nerve-wracked school teacher nervous about his first day of teaching, tries to relax by watching TV when various characters representing facets of his personality emerge from the set and show him how to win his students over with imagination and music, through such beloved Schoolhouse Rock songs as “Just A Bill,” “Lolly, Lolly, Lolly” and “Conjunction Junction.”
Wizard of Oz
Explore the enchanting land over the rainbow where dreams really do come true. Follow the yellow brick road on a magical musical journey and share Dorothy's fantastic adventures as the stage is transformed into a world of the imagination. This original musical adaptation by American Family Theater follows Dorothy and her dog Toto as their Kansas home is swept away by a Tornado and they find themselves in a wonderful and strange land called Oz.
Rock n Roll with Squeaky Clean
Join Squeaky Clean as they take you on a trip down memory lane. Students and Teachers will have a rocking good time exploring the history and music of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s.
Dinosaur Follies
Dinosaur Follies explores the wonders of evolution in an old-fashioned revue of original songs, witty jokes, and earth-smashing dances performed by giant dinosaur puppets. This program will dramatize historic and scientific facts (as well as some myths) about the great age of the dinosaur. Enormous puppets populate the stage, including your host Willie Mammoth, Smiley the Saber-Toothed Tiger, Bessie the 27-foot long Apatosaurus, Tony and Trixie Triceratops, Terry the Pterodactyl, and the 11-foot tall T. Rex in a musical trip through pre-history.
About Us
Multicultural awareness, a love of the Arts as well as enhancement of curriculum concepts define us perfectly.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is your cancellation policy?
- Cancellations will only be accepted within 10 days of making a reservation or by cancellation of trips by the Chancellor or Superintendent of schools.
- Do chaperones pay for their tickets?
- Free tickets are for school staff only. Chaperones attending the performance pay the same price as the students.
- What if my student is absent?
- We do not offer refunds for absentees.
- Do you accept credit cards?
- YES - Beginning in September 2011, we will be accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and PayPal. An additional 3% service fee will apply.
Contact Us
Telephone: 718.982.5678
Fax: 718.982.5888
11 Borman Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Email: etaarts@gmail.com
We would like to thank our supporters for their generous contributions:
Northfield Bank Foundation
Councilman James Oddo
Con Edison
Richmond County Savings Foundation
Theater Development Fund