SOPAC Education
It is a pleasure to announce SOPAC Education’s 2012-2013 School Performances schedule. Offering something for every grade level, our school performances offer 10 different productions to choose from, including new events and returning favorites.
SOPAC's series of educational performances offers some of the finest arts education programming available to students and teachers throughout New Jersey.
Bringing your class to SOPAC and utilizing the performing arts as an educational resource is an experience you and your students will never forget. English, history and science come to life onstage to capture your students’ wonder and imagination.
We look forward to helping you book your next school trip to SOPAC!
2012-2013 School Performances Schedule
Fri, Nov 16, 2012 – Humpty Dumpty & The Big Book of Nursery Rhymes | The Panto Company (Grades Pre-K to 2)
Mon, Dec 3, 2012 – The Nutcracker | New York Theatre Ballet (All Ages)
Wed, Jan 16, 2013 – Cuentos Del Arbol (Tree Tales) | Pushcart Players (Grades 4 to 8)
Mon, Feb 11, 2013 – Super Scientific Circus (Grades K to 7)
Thu, Feb 28, 2013 – Romeo & Juliet | Shakespeare LIVE! (Grades 6 to 12)
Fri, Mar 1, 2013 – Jack & Jill in the Forgotten Nursery | The Panto Company (Grades Pre-K to 3)
Wed, Mar 6, 2013 – I Have a Dream: The Life & Times of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. | Theatre IV (Grades 3 to 8)
Thu, Apr 18, 2013 – Comedy of Errors | Shakespeare LIVE! (Grades 6 to 12)
Humpty Dumpty & The Big Book of Nursery Rhymes
The Panto Company
Friday, November 16 at 10AM
Theatre
Grades Pre-K to 2
Running Time:
Curriculum Connections: Visual and Performing Arts, Language Arts, Health and Physical Education
Rose is lost in Rhyme Town. Fortunately, Humpty knows how to get her home. With the assistance of the audience, Humpty and Rose go on an adventure collecting magic to get Rose home. Along the way, they meet Old King Cole, Little Bo Peep, The Grand Old Duke of York and Little Miss Muffet. Come sing-a-long with your favorite nursery rhyme characters!
The Nutcracker
New York Theatre Ballet
Monday, December 3 at 10AM and 12NOON
Music, Dance
Based on the Fairy Tale by E. A. Hoffmann
Music by Peter Tchaikovsky
Choreography by Keith Michael
All Ages
Running Time: 60mins
Curriculum Connections: Visual and Performing Arts, Language Arts, Health and Physical Education
E. A. Hoffmann's fairy tale, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, first premiered in 1892 with music by Peter Tchaikovsky and choreographer Marius Petipa. New York Theatre Ballet's production, choreographed by Keith Michael, is the only hour-long Nutcracker, presented by a professional troupe, in the metro area. It is perfectly suited to the attention span of younger audience members, yet sophisticated enough for the most discerning adult.
Cuentos Del Arbol (Tree Tales)
Pushcart Players
Wednesday, January 16 at 10AM
Theater
Grades 4 to 8
Running Time: 50mins
Curriculum Connections: Visual and Performing Arts, Language Arts, World Languages, Social Studies
“Cuentos Del Arbol” or “Tree Tales” is a delightful bi-lingual musical drawn from Spanish and Latin American folklore. The play is designed to bring Spanish to “life” for students studying the language; and to make theatre accessible for students, parents and grandparents for whom English is a second language. The stories within the piece offer pride in the cultural heritage of Spain and Latin America while also providing access to the arts and arts education without a language barrier..
Super Scientific Circus
Monday, February 11 at 10AM
Theater
Grades Pre-K to 7
Running Time: 60mins
Curriculum Connections: Visual and Performing Arts, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Technology Education
Super Scientific Circus starring Mr. Fish and Trent the Mime uses circus skills and magic tricks to explain scientific principles. Friction, inertia, atoms, molecules, gravity, and magnetism are just some of the topics covered in this wonderful showcase.
Featuring: boomerangs, bubbles, bullwhips, rolling globes, spinning plates, and students floating mid air!
Romeo & Juliet
Shakespeare LIVE!
Thursday, February 28 at 10AM
Theater
By William Shakespeare
Directed by
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
Grades 6 to 12
Running Time:
Curriculum Connections: Visual and Performing Arts, Language Arts, Health and Physical Education, Social Studies
In Shakespeare’s classic tale, two idealistic teens are pitted against their privileged families and a society consumed with senseless hatred and brutality. A lyric depiction of young love, Romeo and Juliet also examines the effects of violence and the redeeming power of devotion. Dynamic and deeply relevant, this new production is perfect for students in middle school and high school.
Jack & Jill in The Forgotten Nursery
The Panto Company
Friday, March 1 at 10AM
Theater
Grades Pre-K to 3
Running Time:
Curriculum Connections: Visual and Performing Arts, Language Arts, Health and Physical Education
Children of all ages will be captivated as they join their new friends, Jack and Jill, to unlock the nursery and wake the magical toys: Rose the Rag Doll, Ted the Teddy, Cheeky the Clown, and Elizabeth the Limited Edition Porcelain Ballerina.
This interactive sing-a-long with a collection of traditional nursery rhymes, toe-tapping original music, stunning sets, sparkling costumes, and amazing special effects is guaranteed to delight the young and old alike.
I Have a Dream: The Life & Times of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Theatre IV
Wednesday, March 6 at 10AM
Theater
Grades 3 to 8
Running Time:
Curriculum Connections: Visual and Performing Arts, Language Arts, Health and Physical Education, Social Studies
This compelling dramatization of the life and times of one of the most influential and charismatic leaders of the “American Century” and the Civil Rights movement will inspire your students as they experience this great leader’s struggle and his dream of lifting “our nation from the quicksand of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood.”
Comedy of Errors
Shakespeare LIVE!
Thursday, April 18 at 10AM
Theater, Puppets
Grades 6 to 12
Running Time:
Curriculum Connections: Visual and Performing Arts, Language Arts, Social Studies
William Shakespeare’s hilarious slapstick comedy springs to life in this brand new offering from Shakespeare Live! Two sets of identical twins, mistaken identities, colorful characters and a madcap chase sequence conspire to make this caper a thrill for students and teachers alike!
Reservations and Pricing
Go Further:
To make the most of your experience, SOPAC Education offers: Advance Study Guides and teaching materials, detailed curriculum connections/NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards for each show, Meet-the-Artist question and answer sessions (based on availability), Guided Tours of SOPAC (upon request), optional pre and post workshops for your school.
Reservations and Questions
For questions about the shows, please contact our Education Department at 973.382.1027, ext 401 or email education@sopacnow.org. To reserve your seats, please contact our Patron & Ticket Services Department at 973.382.1028. When booking, please discuss your group’s mode of transportation, as parking is limited.
Pricing
Tickets are $12 per person for groups with fewer than 50 people. Get one ticket free for every 15 purchased.
Group Pricing applies when purchasing tickets for one or more shows:
50–100 tickets: $11 per person
100–149 tickets: $10 per person
150–249 tickets: $9 per person
Over 250 tickets: $8 per person
Payment
A 50% deposit is due within ten business days of placing your order. Final payment is due 15 business days prior to the performance. If reservations are made less than one month before the event, full payment is due 15 business days prior to the performance. Payment in full is required before the performance date. SOPAC Education accepts Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover Card, as well as checks (made payable to SOPAC). Please note that any reservations which remain unpaid past stated due dates may be released for sale.