CONTENTGUIDE

The familiar story of Sleeping Beauty gets mixed up with contemporary pop culture creating a

holiday treat. SLEEPING BEAUTY AND HER WINTER KNIGHT is a modern twist on the classic

fairytale, set to a contemporary score featuring the music of Aloe Blacc, Blondie, Bruno Mars,

Jessie J, John Legend, Katy Perry, Mariah Carey, LMFAO, Pharrell Williams and Survivor.

SLEEPING BEAUTY AND HER WINTER KNIGHT is based on the European fairytale where a

Princess named Aurora has a curse put on her by an evil fairy Carabosse. By her 18th birthday,

Aurora will prick her finger on a spindle and fall asleep for 100 years. The Royal Family live under

protection from Silly Billy and Nanny Tickle, but Aurora does prick her finger and falls asleep for

100 years. A handsome Prince saves the day by defeating the wicked fairy and giving Aurora a

true love kiss. Broadway and TV stars perform in this interactive musical fairy tale with comedy,

magic and pop music sure to delight children of all ages!

ABOUT THE SHOW

Below are some general discussion questions that will get students thinking about the production they’ve just seen!

1. SLEEPING BEAUTY AND HER WINTER KNIGHT is a form of theatre called Panto or

interactive theatre. What elements in the Panto were familiar to you? What was new? A Panto is

based on traditional fairytales and includes songs, humor and audience participation. Describe the

characters interaction with the audience. Were you expecting this? Explain how the interaction

helped bring the story to life for you?

2. The story of Sleeping Beauty is very old. Why do you think the writer of the play included so

many things that we can relate to in our time? Such as current songs, references to life in Houston,

or even games?

3. If you were to describe the set to someone who did not attended the show, what words

would you use? What about the music? Jokes? Characters?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

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THEATRE UNDER THE STARS2017-2018 SEASON TEXAS ESSENTIALKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS DOCUMENT

Show Dates: December 12 – 24

Written by: Kris Lythgoe & Becky Lythgoe

Music by: Various Artists

Curricular tie-ins provided for grades: 1 – 5

The Following Selected Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills are addressed by seeing the

show and discussing the questions below:

TEKS:

Fine Arts: Theatre Grade 1 2 3 4 5

Chapter 117. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Fine Arts

English Language Arts: Grade 1 2 3 4 5

Chapter 110. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for English Language Arts and Reading

The highlighted TEKS can be met by seeing the show, completing discussions, creating art-work and participating in the activities.

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