Student Matinees
It's said that the best teachers possess a flair for the dramatic.
They find the story in a lesson and bring it vividly to life.
In the same way, this year's wide-ranging plays will get your middle and high-school students thinking deeply about vital lessons of history, philosophy, art and the humanities. Thrill your students with the power of live professional theatre, and give them lessons that will last a lifetime.
HEY TEACHERS!
Delaware Theatre Company makes it so easy to bring your class to a student matinee:
Free classroom visits by DTC staff to prepare your students for the show
Complimentary study guides
Opportunities to meet the cast after the play
Specially-priced student tickets
Student Matinees — just $11.50 per student
1 free chaperone ticket per 20 students.
Regular performance — $15 for students
$13.50 for Student Groups (10 or more)
ORDER YOUR MATINEE TICKETS NOW
For more info and reservations, call 302.594.1104 ext. 204 or
FIRE ON THE BAYOU
Written and directed by Kevin Ramsey
Thursdays, October 22 & 29, 2009, 10:30 a.m.
Kevin Ramsey (creator of Sam Cooke: Forever Mr. Soul and star of last season's No Child...) returns to DTC with his musical extravaganza, Fire on the Bayou. We're opening our season with this history of the jazz of Kevin's hometown, New Orleans, as told through the lens of Hurricane Katrina survivors. A celebration of the musical style that defines Louisiana, and the spirit of its people, Fire on the Bayou is sure to spice up the DTC stage.
Best enjoyed by audiences ages 10 and up.
Great for students studying humanities, music, theatre, multicultural studies, or current events.
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE:
A Live Radio Play
By Joe Landry | Directed by Anne Marie Cammarato
Thursdays, December 10 & 17, 2009, 10:30 a.m.
The classic Frank Capra film is re-told in the format of a 1940s radio show, complete with man-made sound effects, old-style commercials and live music. An ensemble of performers brings the characters of this beloved holiday favorite to life, and reminds us why every life has an impact on its community. Great holiday fun for all ages, this timely play is a wonderful holiday treat, which celebrates a wonderful life.
Enjoyable for all ages.
Great for students studying humanities, radio broadcasting, or theatre.
MY NAME IS ASHER LEV
Adapted by Aaron Posner | From the novel by Chaim Potok
Directed by Jeremy Skidmore
Co-production with Round House Theatre
Thursday, February 25, 2010, 10:30 a.m.
Exploring the questions of art, family, religion and loyalty, this adaptation of Chaim Potok's novel is a powerful coming-of-age story. Asher Lev, born into a Hasidic Jewish family, tries to balance his artistic genius with the demands of his family. A poignant and elegant drama, The Philadelphia Inquirer called this play "exquisite" and Talkin' Broadway labeled it "a truly theatrical experience".
Due to brief nudity and adult subject matter, this play is best enjoyed by audiences ages 15 and up.
Great for students studying humanities, art, multicultural studies, or theatre.
10 MONTHS:
The Wilmington Voices Project
An original work conceived and directed by Anne Marie Cammarato
Thursday, March 25, 2010, 10:30 a.m.
As began with last season's No Child... , DTC continues its Community Series exploring the voices of Wilmington on our stage. 10 Months asks, "How does our city define itself? What can happen to a community in ten months' time?" Through interviews, video and live actors, DTC will explore ten months in the life of Wilmington, both in the past and present. Audiences will follow stories of their neighbors, community leaders — and sometimes those of forgotten voices — through ten-month time periods in Wilmington's early history, the occupation by the National Guard in 1968, and in present-day Wilmington.
Best enjoyed by audiences ages 15 and up.
THE FOOCY
By Anthony Lawton | Directed by Matt Pfeiffer
Thursdays, May 6 & 13 2010, 10:30 a.m.
Philadelphia artists (and DTC favorites) Anthony Lawton, Matt Pfeiffer and Aaron Cromie return in this funny folktale and theatrical event full of surprises and thrills for young people and adults alike. A puppet comedy with masks and music, this fascinating approach to storytelling is a wondrous tale of good against evil. A hideous witch travels the Russian countryside and lands in the village of Vrinsk, where the citizens devise a number of ways to appease her. This playful and creative comedy is theatre at its best.
Best enjoyed by audiences ages 10 and up.
Great for students studying theatre, folklore, humanities, or literature.
* * PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL DATES AND PLAYS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. * *
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