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PLACING THE ARTS ATTHE CENTER

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As we strive to “place the arts at thecenter of learning” within areaschools and communities, MorrisArts:

• Selects and promotes high qualityarts education performances andworkshops

• Provides consultation to help youselect programs suitable for yourschool or community

• Publishes an annual Arts EducationProgram Guide and presents anannual Arts Education Showcase topreview offerings

• Offers a series of workshops andCultural Arts Roundtables, providingcultural arts representatives theopportunity to network, review anddiscuss noteworthy programs,fundraising for the arts and artsadvocacy

• Offers Artist Residency programsthat include planning meetings withadministrators, teachers and teach-ing artists

• Provides professional developmentfor teachers

At Morris Arts we understand that learning takes place in and through the arts.The arts inspire passion-driven learning and help build meaningful connectionsto ourselves, our community and the world around us.

Within these pages you will find exceptional programs, guaranteed to engagethe hearts, minds and imaginations of the children you serve. We have assem-bled the very best Arts in Education programs available to schools in our areato help raise educational outcomes for learners and to enrich school communities.

Morris Arts does not charge a fee or commission on any of the assembly orworkshop programs offered through this Program Guide. In fact, Morris Arts issolely supported by your membership in addition to the generous support offunders and donors. Please take a moment to become a Morris Arts member orrenew your membership today. A membership form can be downloaded fromwww.morrisarts.org. Visit our website for additional information and links to theprograms described within this guide.

Founded in 1973, Morris Arts is a not-for-profit organization that is committedto enhancing the arts and their impact on the quality of life in the Morris area.Morris Arts’ varied programs and services are designed to educate and enrichthe learning experiences of school children, build vibrant communities througharts programming and support of locally based arts organizations, celebrate thecreativity of artists who live in our midst, serve as a central arts resource, andprovide information about the arts to the general public.

A significant focus of Morris Arts’ work is enriching the learning experiences ofschool children through arts education programs designed for curricular inte-gration and sustained impact.

Beyond the classroom, Morris Arts provides creative opportunities for MorrisCounty’s most vulnerable children and their families through partnerships withsocial service agencies and community organizations. We hope that you findour resources and services valuable and will continue to support the arts edu-cation program of Morris Arts.

JOIN TODAY Become a member of Morris Arts. Enroll your school in our Arts Education Program online at www.morrisartseducation.com.As a member, you will receive invitations to our Cultural Arts Workshops as well as our annual two-day Arts EducationShowcase.

SELECT A PROGRAMLook over our Program Guide or attend our annual Arts Education Showcase and select the program best suited for your gradesor events. We recommend that you consult with the principal and the teachers with classes attending the program for sugges-tions. Morris Arts’ education staff is also available for consultation to make suggestions based on your school’s interests.

IDENTIFY AVAILABLE DATES AND TIMESCheck the school’s master calendar and choose at least three open dates. Decide how many performances are needed. If youhave multiple performances on the same day, please allow 15 minutes between performances to allow for setup and to assem-ble the next group of students.

SCHEDULE YOUR PROGRAMSGo to our website www.morrisartseducation.com to find artist contact information and contact the artist directly to book theshows you have selected. The artist will send you the necessary paperwork along with a study guide, technical requirementsand payment procedure for the program you have selected. Please submit any necessary district, insurance or hold harmlessforms early to the artists for timely processing.

CONFIRM DATESOnce a date has been selected and confirmed with the artist, make sure your performances are on the school’s master calendar.Our artists are in heavy demand and it may be difficult to reschedule them if a conflict develops.

PERFORMANCE PREPARATIONPrepare your students to view the performance with an introductory lesson from the study guide provided by the artist. Discussproper behavior and etiquette for viewing a live performance.

PERFORMANCE DAYPlan to meet the artist before the first performance to get acquainted and help them find the equipment, dressing and perform-ance area at your school. Make sure your students are in their seats and ready to view the performance at the starting time.

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CONTACT INFORMATIONFOR ALL PROGRAMS

CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.MORRISARTS.ORG

DANCE10 HL PROJECT 510 HLALBORADA SPANISH DANCE THEATRE 5ART OF CHINESE DANCE 5Nai-Ni Chen Dance CompanyCARAVAN TO CAIRO 5Mosaic Dance Theater CompanyDANCE INSPIRATIONS 5Freespace DanceDANCING THROUGH THE AGES 5Dance Innovations Performance FoundationMOTION 360 5Tim LattaNEW JERSEY TAP DANCE ENSEMBLE -GENERATION TAP 5NJTAPWORLD DANCE 5Joanna Pang Atkins

MUSICTHE ALLEY CATS 7Get Arts SmartTHE AMERICAN HEROES CONCERTS 7Jonathan SproutASTROGRASS 7BASH THE TRASH ENVIRONMENTAL ARTS 7

BETH & SCOTT AND FRIENDS 7 BIG IDEAS! 7Patricia ShihTHE BUCKET BOYS 7Get Arts SmartTHE DOO-WAH RIDERS 7Get Arts SmartGUY DAVIS 7HARMONIUM CHORAL SOCIETY 8Harmonium Outreach ChorusJAZZ-A-MA-TAZZ 8Hayes GreenfieldKEY WILDE AND MR. CLARKE 8 MEET THE MUSICIANS 8Dennis KobrayMEXICO BEYOND MARIACHI 8MUSIC AROUND THE WORLD 8Andy WassermanMUSIC TECHNOLOGY WITH BRENT DANIELS 8Academic EntertainmentNEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 9 THE PRINCETON TIGERTONES 9RHYTHM HEAR SAY 9Ron McBeeSOLID BRASS 9SQUEAKY CLEAN PRESENTS LIVE ROCK AND ROLL 9VOCAL TRASH 9

SCIENCEARITHMETICKLES 10ArtsEcho ProductionsDANCIN’ WITH THE HONEYBEES 10Cliff Wright-Sunflower DINOMAN 10SLAPSTICK SCIENCE 10SUPER SCIENTIFIC CIRCUS 10Encore Performing Arts, Inc.

THEATREAUSTIN THE UNSTOPPABLE 11George Street PlayhouseTHE BULLY DUDES 11Get Arts SmartBULLY-PROOF YOUR SCHOOLTHE MAGIC OF CHARACTER 11Jim VagiasFUNANCE – WHERE FUN AND FINANCECOLLIDE 12Simply Sensible Entertainment, Inc.GABI GOES GREEN! 12George Street PlayhouseIN THE SHADOW OF THE MOUNTAIN 12Lou Del BiancoKIT’S INTERACTIVE THEATRE 12LIVING VOICES 12 THE MAYHEM POETS 12 ME PLURIBUS UNUM 12Felicity JonesMLK: AMAZING GRACE 13Rochel Garner Coleman

NEW KID 13George Street PlayhousePATRICK GARNER’S HISTORY’S ALIVE! 13PUSHCART PLAYERS 13QUIET RIOT 13SHAKESPEARE LIVE! 14 The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey THE SIGNATURE PROJECT 14Patrick DunningSTORY PIRATES 14TALES FROM THE GARDEN 14The Growing Stage Theatre WINTER HOLIDAY EXPRESS: THE MAGIC OF DIFFERENT CULTURES 14Jim VagiasWOMEN: BACK TO THE FUTURE 14Kate Campbell Stevenson

CIRCUS, MIME, PUPPETS and MASKSCATSKILL PUPPET THEATER 15John Potocnik and Carol MandigoCIRCUS MINIMUS 15Kevin O'KeefeIMAGINATION IN MOTION 15Paul Rajeckas & Neil IntraubTHE MASK MESSENGER 15Faustwork Mask TheatreTANGLEWOOD MARIONETTES 15TRENT ARTERBERRY 15

TABLE OF CONTENTS

AUTHORS andSTORYTELLERSQUEEN NUR 16Queen Nur/Theatreworks USASTORYTELLING ARTS 16Storytelling Arts, Inc.BJ WARD, I AM ALIVE! A POETRY EXPERIENCE 16BJ Ward

WORKSHOPS andSPECIAL PROGRAMSART, ANIMATION AND MURALS 16Dan FenelonCREATIVE CLASSROOM CULTURE 16Cheryl HulteenGRAPHIC NOVELS: DRAWING YOURSTORIES IN WORDS AND PICTURES 17Kevin C. PylePATTERNS IN NATURE 17Karen FuchsTHE SPEECH DOCTOR IS IN 17Kathleen WilliamsTHE TANDEM POETS 17Maya Stein and Amy TingleZENTANGLE 17Mimi Topping

ARTIST RESIDENCIESCIRCUS AROUND THE WORLD WITHCIRCUS MINIMUS 19Kevin O’KeefeCIRCUSYOGA 19Erin Maile O’KeefeINSTRUMENTS: ANCIENT TO FUTURE 19Andy WassermanMOSAIC AND TILE ARTS 19Kathy Casper and Jackie Stack LagakosMURAL ARTS 19Dan FenelonPAGES TO PLAYERS JR 20The Shakespeare Theatre of New JerseyPEACE GARDEN SONG & MURAL PROJECT 20Jennifer Levine and Scott MassarskyTHE PLAY’S THE THING I AND II 20Revolving Door Studios/Margaret NoonanPOETRY, MAGIC AND ME 20Ellen PapazianPROJECT MEMOIR: TURNING YOUR LIFE INTO A STORY 20Ellen PapazianREAL BEAUTY: UNCOVERED LET’S BE REAL 21Dani AllenSPIRITREE 21Marco Giammetti and Carol HendricksonWE ARE ALL ARTISTS 21Caren Frost OlmstedWORLD DANCE 21Joanna Pang Atkins

$70 M E M B E R S H I PREGISTER ONLINEW W W. M O R R I S A RT S . O R GWith your annual $70 school membership you willreceive:

• Annual Arts Education Program Guide• Free consulting service to help you select programs tied to

curriculum• Invitations to our annual two-day Arts Education

Showcase held at the Shakespeare Theatre of NJ. A “notto be missed” opportunity to preview over 30 differentperformers and network with cultural arts representativesfrom other schools

• Invitations to our annual Cultural Arts Exchange – a gath-ering of cultural arts representatives from area schools todiscuss and recommend programs of great merit

• Invitations to our ongoing Arts Education RoundtableSeries which address a variety of topics such as: GrantOpportunities and Fundraising for the Arts

• Eligibility to be considered for grants, special offers andprogram discounts

• Access to Professional Development Workshops and offerings

Please visit us online at www.morrisarts.org to view in-depth descriptions and contact information for all programs listed in our guide.

DANCE

World Dance

Motion 360The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

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E 510 HL PROJECT Based on the children’s classic TheChronicles of Narnia and choreographed by Randy

James, this production brings C.S. Lewis' belovedand magical novel to life through dance set to themusic of Mozart. The classic story, set in the fictitiousNarnia, features all of your favorite characters – theheroine Lucy and her brother Edmund, The WhiteWitch, The Wolf, The Faun and, of course, Aslan TheLion. Follow them through the land of forever Winterto see if they can break the evil spell cast by TheWhite Witch. Production includes a cast of 9 fullycostumed and post-performance talk back withartists is available upon request. 10 HL; Grades K-12;$1000/$1500

ALBORADA SPANISH DANCE THEATRE will delightaudiences with a concert-like presentation of Spanishdance, songs and music integrated with a narrative,taking students on a joyous journey into the cen-turies-old traditions, culture and history of Spain.Experience the fire of Gypsy flamenco, beautifulSpanish classical dances and vibrant folk dancesfrom around the country. Audience participation mayinclude rhythmic hand clapping (palmas), arm move-ments (braceo), foot stamping (zapateo) and evenshouting out an Ole (jaleo)! Alborada Spanish DanceTheatre; Grades K-12; $800/$1200

ART OF CHINESE DANCE is a multi-cultural, interac-tive dance program with dazzling costumes and fan-tastic props, the dancers bring young people on ajourney to explore one of the most ancient cultures inthe world. Program includes narration by the artistsand audience participation. It is a culturally rich,entertaining program that makes learning about Asiafun and exciting. Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company;Grades K-12; $975/$1375

NEW: CARAVAN TO CAIRO From the exotic lands ofthe Arabian Nights, this exciting program introducesstudents to traditional folkloric dances from the landswhich stretch from North Africa to the Middle East.Choreographed by Samara, one of today’s finestinternational performers of Middle Eastern dance,this delightful dance journey through the Near Eastoffers a diversity of engaging styles and rhythms, lav-ish, colorful costumes and features a charming storytheater adaptation of a timeless Arabic folktale. Ashort, interactive dance lesson and a Q&A sessionadd to the fun. Mosaic Dance Theater Company;Grades K-6; $1000/$1300

DANCE INSPIRATIONS In this exciting and interactiveprogram Freespace Dance demonstrates whatinspires choreographers to create dances. Usingshapes, patterns and everyday student interactions,movements are created to form dances. Throughdemonstration and audience participation the compa-ny presents an excellent introduction to the world ofmodern dance as the students are encouraged to findtheir own unique dance inspirations. FreespaceDance; Grades K-12; $800/$1400

DANCING THROUGH THE AGES takes the audienceon an exciting and energetic tour of history throughdance, with performances highlighting theCharleston, the Lindy, swing, Broadway, Jazz, disco,hip-hop, ballet and lyrical dance styles. Complete withcostumes depicting each era, this assembly isdesigned to encourage the students to participate,dance and have fun while learning about the uniquedances throughout time. Audience participation ishighly encouraged. Dance Innovations; Grades K-12;$700/$1000

MOTION 360 Is it Dance? Theatre? Circus? It's all ofthese and more. With years of experience in all ofthese disciplines, Tim Latta (Pilobolus, Momix,Faustwork) uses stilts, masks, rollerblades and moreto entertain and present a new way of looking at cre-ative thinking and how we can use it in our daily lives.With simple, common, everyday objects he demon-strates how to unlock our creativity, look at the worldwith new eyes and discover the stories and potentialwithin us all. Motion 360 will leave audiences saying,"I can!" Tim Latta; Grades K-12; $750/$1250

NEW JERSEY TAP DANCE ENSEMBLE - GENERA-TION TAP This high energy program features theacclaimed NJTAP Youth Company dancers, aged 12-17, who tap through highlights of several decades ofmusic in works by award-winning choreographerDeborah Mitchell and other emerging choreographers.NJTAP; Grades K-12; Price on request

WORLD DANCE History, geography, social studies,fashion, music and dance are all incorporated in thisassembly where students experience both theprocess of learning by participation and the thrill ofperformance. Joanna Pang Atkins; Grades K-8;$750/$1250

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THE ALLEY CATS perform an interactive, fun andinformative show, teaching students about the ele-ments of music and performance through one ofAmerica’s own art forms, Doo-Wop music. Get ArtsSmart; Grades K-12; $1200/$1400

THE AMERICAN HEROES CONCERTS feature inspir-ing songs about some of America’s greatest citizensby veteran singer-songwriter recording artistJonathan Sprout. A favorite in schools throughout theMid-Atlantic States for the past 35 years, Jonathanhas performed over 5,000 children’s concerts. HisAmerican Heroes music addresses numerous aca-demic standards and is the recipient of 26 nationalawards including a Grammy nomination, ParentsChoice, Dr. Toy, Mom’s Choice, Film Advisory BoardAward of Excellence and iParenting Media Awardawards. Jonathan Sprout; Grades K-6; $725/$995

ASTROGRASS is a bluegrass band from Brooklyn, NYthat brings a high level of musicianship and entertain-ment to the stage, engaging students with their inter-active show. At a typical assembly, the band intro-duces the history and evolution of bluegrass musicusing US geography, instrument identification andsocial influences in order to give the students a cul-tural appreciation of this American art form throughinteractive and entertaining performances. Astrograss;Grades K-12; $800/$1100

BASH THE TRASH ENVIRONMENTAL ARTS For 25years Bash the Trash has been weaving together sci-ence, music and the environment! Using amazinginvented instruments, they teach kids how to com-bine science and the arts using the cheapest possiblematerials, while exploring STEM and environmental

issues such as sustainability and the 3 R’s (Reduce,Reuse, Recycle). Each of their sequential shows isfast, funny and full of information, with age-appropri-ate audience participation throughout, and can serveas a springboard for hands-on follow-up workshops.Bash the Trash; Grades Pre-K-8; $1375/$1730

BETH & SCOTT AND FRIENDS align curriculum con-tent with interactive songs, humor and beautiful voic-es. Their exceptional assemblies and workshopsexplore character education, anti-bullying, holidays,history, nutrition and wellness, and reading. New in2016-17 are three programs devoted to mindfulnessand movement. Beth & Scott also offer songwritingworkshops designed to support the core curriculum,enhance collaboration and help students becomemore effective thinkers and writers. Beth & Scott andFriends; Grades Pre-K-12; $1200/1850

BIG IDEAS! Multiple national award-winningsinger/songwriter Patricia Shih offers 18 different“Big Ideas!” highly interactive concerts with themesexpressed in song. Choose from: Appreciation andGratitude; Back to School! Best of Big Ideas; Bullies –Nonviolent Resolution to Conflict; Character;Disabilities; The Environment; Family shows;Freedom; Halloween; Holiday; Just for Fun; Kindness;Literacy; Multiculturalism; Safety and Health; SelfEsteem; and Women in History. Patricia Shih plus 1-2 accompanists; Grades K-6; Prices from $600

THE BUCKET BOYS use a mobile collection of ordi-nary items to crash, bang and pound out extraordi-nary cadences while conveying various importantmessages about teamwork. Using trash cans, potsand pans, garbage barrels, and of course, buckets,

the duo creates funky, hip-hop dance beats. Get ArtsSmart; Grades K-8; Price on request

THE DOO-WAH RIDERS For over twenty years theDoo-Wah Riders have been riding their own patch ofthe musical range throughout the West. They definetheir sound as "high energy country with a cajuntwist". Get Arts Smart; Grades K-8; $1250/$1450

NEW: GUY DAVIS His parallel careers – as a musician,an author, a music teacher and a film, television andBroadway actor – mark Davis as a Renaissance man,yet the blues remain his first and greatest love.Growing up in a family of artists (his parents wereRuby Dee and Ossie Davis), he fell under the spell ofBlind Willie McTell and Fats Waller at an early age. Heis a master storyteller, a singer and instrumentalist,equally adept playing guitar, banjo and harmonica.Guy Davis; Grades 3-12; $700/$1200

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HARMONIUM CHORAL SOCIETY introduces studentsto the fun of fine a cappella singing with a globalrange of songs from different time periods and coun-tries. Students learn about range, part-singing andcanon, and experience styles of music fromRenaissance to contemporary in a dynamic show thatincludes lots of audience participation. Most impor-tantly, they see demonstrated how CHORAL singing isa means of self-expression that brings satisfaction atany age. Harmonium Outreach Chorus; Grades K-12;$950/$1200

JAZZ-A-MA-TAZZ takes students (K thru 12) on atransformative journey that demonstrates howenhanced active listening skills, group cooperationand personal self-expression are necessary for creat-ing quality music. This highly interactive, fun and edu-cational experience/assembly program challengesstudents to engage their creativity and embrace themagic of jazz, improvisation and risk-taking. HayesGreenfield; K-12; $1000/$1200

KEY WILDE AND MR. CLARKE perform original,humorous, upbeat songs with an emphasis on guitarand tight vocal harmonies. Projected illustrationsdepict themes and characters in the songs and stim-ulate the imaginations of young students. Their mostrecent album “Animal Tales” was awarded a Parent’sChoice Gold Award – their second recording toreceive this high honor. The duo offers an astonish-ingly witty collection of songs ranging from the factu-al to tall tales. Key Wilde and Mr. Clarke; Grades K-6;$600/$1000

MEET THE MUSICIANS is a dramatic presentation ofstorytelling and music by brilliant pianist DennisKobray who becomes Bach, Mozart, Beethoven,Schubert, Chopin, Brahms, a friend of Scott Joplin,Stephen Foster or George Gershwin. Children discov-er the feelings, music, life and history of some of theworld's most famous composers. Dennis Kobray;Grades K-5, 6-8, 9-12; $750/$975

MEXICO BEYOND MARIACHI Entertaining, educatingand exciting, the Mexico Beyond Mariachi experienceis a journey that ignites your student's imaginationand opens their senses. This program will expand stu-dents’ perceptions of Mexico through the use ofenchanting pre-colonial instruments and vibrant inter-pretations of live music and dance which reveal thestory of Mexico. Using the rich imagery and fascinat-ing culture of the Aztecs, students learn how instru-ments were made only from elements in nature, anddiscover what they have in common with theseancient people. Mexico Beyond Mariachi; Grades K-8;$1200/$1500

MUSIC AROUND THE WORLD Professional musician,ethnomusicologist and educator Andy Wassermanintroduces students to the secrets that unlock the keyto the universal language of music by demonstratingdozens of musical instruments that weave a vibranttapestry of sound from West African, Far Eastern,Native American, Middle Eastern and Latin Americancountries. Andy Wasserman; Grades K-12; $850/$1050

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY WITH BRENT DANIELS willcapture the attention of everyone that attends! With astrong emphasis on the importance of education in allsubjects, Brent Daniels demonstrates to students howmusic is produced through computers and technology.Using audience recordings, students hear how theirsounds can be manipulated, then transformed into alive song right on the spot! Brent’s music has beenfeatured in many video games, movie and televisionsoundtracks, commercials and video soundtracks.Academic Entertainment; Grades K-12; $795/$1295

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NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The NJSOChamber Group offers a wide variety of engagingprograms including: “Mozart the Boy Wonder”,“Symphony Strings”, “Peter and the Wolf”, “JungleBook”, “Hispanic Roots”, “All Around the World” and“Something For Everyone” with an emphasis oninstrument demonstration, composers, music withstorytelling and mixed instrumentation. The pro-grams meet many of the New Jersey Common CoreStandards in Visual and Performing Arts, LanguageArts, Science and Social Studies. New JerseySymphony Orchestra; Grades Pre-K-12 (and special-ly adapted autism programs for all grade levels);Price on request

THE PRINCETON TIGERTONES are Princeton's sig-nature all male a cappella group. With a constantlyexpanding repertoire ranging from traditional balladsand jazz to barbershop, Broadway, classic rock andAmerican pop, the Tigertones entertain audiences ofall ages and musical tastes. The PrincetonTigertones; Grades K-12; $900/$1200

RHYTHM HEAR SAY Using African instruments andtheir new world versions, students will learn all aboutpercussion – how the instruments are made, playedand used, as well as where they originated. The audi-ence participates through playing instruments, handclapping, singing and call-and-response. RonMcBee; Grades K-12; Prices from $700

SOLID BRASS introduces students to brass and per-cussion instruments through a variety of cross-cur-ricular programs which include: “A Musical HistoryTour of New Jersey”; “Music Meets the Presidents”;“Out of Many, One” (the story of immigration);

“Where in the World is Solid Brass?” and “Where inthe Country is Solid Brass?” There is also a show on“How to Listen to Music” (melody, harmony, bassand rhythm). Solid Brass; Grades K-8; $850/1375

SQUEAKY CLEAN PRESENTS LIVE ROCK AND ROLLWITH MULTIMEDIA HISTORY This program offersrock and roll from the 1950’s, 1960’s, 1970’s and1980’s performed by an exciting musical trio. Electricbass guitar, upright bass, electric guitar and drumsare featured, complemented by projected photos,videos, animations and sounds, bringing eachdecade alive. Other programs include: “A Change IsGonna Come”, “Mistletunes”, “Reading ROCKS!”,“BIG 80’s” and “Pull Together”. Squeaky Clean;Grades K-12; $1125/$1475

NEW: VOCAL TRASH Described as, “Glee MeetsStomp”, this green minded ensemble delights audi-ences, globally, on a relentless pursuit to bring peo-ple together utilizing the universal language of songand dance. The “Think” program uniquely promotesgreen sustainability and anti-bullying through popu-lar music and urban dance. The cast is made up ofyoung award-winning professionals utilizing theircraft for meaningful and lasting results. Vocal Trash;Grades K-12; Price on Request

Mexico Beyond Mariachi

ARITHMETICKLES is an interactive, Math GameShow that involves students in the learningprocess. Through a skillful blending of audienceparticipation, comedy, mime and theatricaleffects, the fast-paced math games and skitscapture the attention of children in grades K-8with segments that are age appropriate and cur-riculum friendly. Arithmetickles doesn’t aim toteach math but to make it so entertaining thatstudents will want to learn and understandeveryday math. ArtsEcho Productions; Grades K-2; 3-5; 6-8; $945/$1590

DANCIN’ WITH THE HONEYBEES is an assem-bly/workshop program presented by Cliff

Sunflower. Using honeybees as his focus, Cliff reaches all levels of students

and adults with concepts, facts and ideas about the Ecology of the natural world. Dancin' with

the Honeybees uses storytelling, poetry, puppetry, music, dance

and participatory theatre to communicate its

message. Cliff Wright-Sunflower; Grades K-6:

Prices from $800

DINOMAN What could be more dramatic than apaleontologist on his way to do his laundry, dis-covering a dinosaur footprint in your school?How do we know dinosaurs existed? What is afossil? How are they made? Join the paleontolo-gist and his pet raccoon “Reflex” on a journeythat concludes with the discovery of three life-size dinosaurs. Dinoman; Grades K-8; $695/$895;$200 for additional workshops

SLAPSTICK SCIENCE is a splendid series of sci-ence spectaculars using the circus as a laborato-ry and presented by certified science teacher andformer clown, Ted Lawrence as Dr. QuintonQuark. Choose from programs including: “MuchWork with Little Effort”, “The Notion of Motion”,“Combustion”, “Kiddie Chem” and “Flight”. Allprograms guaranteed to motivate even the mostscience-phobic student. Slapstick Science;Grades K-8; $1295 for two shows

SUPER SCIENTIFIC CIRCUS Renowned circusperformers, Mr. Fish and Lisa Lou, offer pro-grams that feature astounding circus tricks thathave scientific explanations. Choose from“Phenomenal Physics”, “Fantastic Forces” (for-merly “The Anti-Gravity Show”), “The Magic ofChemistry”, “The Science of Magic” and “TheMagic of Energy”. They also offer an excitingmath program “Math + Magic = Fun” (grades K-3). Encore Performing Arts, Inc.; Grades K-8;$600/$900

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AUSTIN THE UNSTOPPABLE Reigning master of X-boxand junk food junkie, eleven year-old Austin suddenlyfaces the long-term consequences of an unhealthylifestyle when he learns his mother has been diag-nosed with Type II Diabetes. Created in partnershipwith Shaping NJ, this new musical comedy exploresthe challenges of a family learning how to makehealthy choices together. This fun, upbeat musicalexplores the benefits of a healthy diet and exercise –celebrating the power of love, hard work and support.George Street Playhouse; Grades 3-8; $1400/$1900

THE BULLY DUDES Talented artists Keith Berger andDavid Prather team up to deliver a one-two punch inthis exceptionally informative, delightfully humorousand poignantly thought-provoking program about thevery serious subject of bullying. Students learn usefulskills in dealing with bullies while also exploring theless talked about, but equally important, subject ofbeing a witness or bystander to bullying. Get ArtsSmart; Grades K-8; $900/$1100

BULLY-PROOF YOUR SCHOOL – THE MAGIC OFCHARACTER Using magic, humor and lots of audienceparticipation, this assembly teaches students positivecharacter traits and gives them the concrete tools todeal with bullies who won’t go away. Seen by over halfa million students, this assembly is specificallydesigned to complement and enhance state anti-bullyand character education mandates. Jim Vagias; GradesPre-K-8; Price on request

FUNANCE – WHERE FUN AND FINANCE COLLIDEStudents learn about personal finance and discoverthe importance of math in everyday life. Students arekept laughing and amazed with comedy, magic, cir-cus skills and audience interaction as they learnfinancial concepts like: Needs and Wants, WhereMoney Comes From (and Goes); Financial GoalSetting; Spending Plans; What Saving Money Is andWhy It's Important. Brad Zupp’s years of experienceas a financial planner and world-renowned performermake him uniquely qualified to teach financial literacyto kids. Simply Sensible Entertainment, Inc.; GradesK-3 & 4-6; $835/$300 each additional show

GABI GOES GREEN! Glaciers are melting. Sea levelsare rising. Hurricanes, floods and droughts aresweeping the globe. Captain “Climate Change”Carbon is threatening to destroy the earth. Is there noone who can stop him? Enter fourteen year old Gabi,who, after her family home is destroyed by Hurricane

Sandy, transforms into Green Hero. Can the actionsof one girl in one city really make a difference in thefight against climate change? This fun, upbeat STEM-focused musical comedy investigates the positivechoices each of us can make to assure a sustainablefuture. George Street Playhouse; Grades 3-8;$1400/$1900

NEW: IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOUNTAIN ParentsChoice award-winning storyteller Lou Del Bianco por-trays his grandfather Luigi Del Bianco and tells thestory of his unique contribution as chief carver on ournation’s greatest memorial. Lou uses authentic pho-tos, maps and timelines to bring Luigi’s story to life!This is a unique program about history, ancestry, per-severance and advocating for human rights. Studentswill also learn that history doesn’t always tell thewhole story and that it’s up to the individual to do thework and find out the truth about what really hap-pened. Connects perfectly to Social Studies curricu-lum and primary source research. Lou Del Bianco;Grades K-8; $750/$1200

KIT’S INTERACTIVE THEATRE offers sixteen unique,high-energy, interactive shows that make historyentertaining, engaging and informative. Kitty Jonesinvites students to participate and co-star in everyproduction using improvisation, dramatic portrayalsand even dancing, to bring history to life. Schoolsmay select from an array of programs which span4000 years of history: “The Mysteries of AncientEgypt”, “The Vikings in Vinland”, “The Royalty of theRenaissance”, “Pocahontas’ Vision Quest”, “Gracethe Pirate”, “Colonial Life”, “The AmericanRevolution”, “Sleepy Hollow Halloween”, “Our Civil

War”, “The Pioneer Travel on the Oregon Trail”, “TheOne Room Schoolhouse”, “Journey of an IrishImmigrant”, “Women’s Rights”, “Cinderella’s FairyGodmother”, “Mother Nature” and “The Mrs. ClausHoliday Celebration”. Kit’s Interactive Theatre; GradesK-8; $900/$1150

LIVING VOICES combines a live powerful performerwith dynamic archival footage to present unique andunforgettable educational experiences. Programsinclude: “Anne Frank Story”, “Ellis Island”, “CivilRights Movement”, “Great Depression”, “Women’sSuffrage”, “Japanese-American Interment”, “AmericanRevolution” and “Klondike: The Last Adventure”.Living Voices; Grades K-12; up to 3 shows $750

THE MAYHEM POETS have a unique approach to spo-ken word which has landed them feature spots onThe Today Show and Eyewitness News, after winning1st place and a grant for $100K in the Microsoft IdeaWins Challenge in 2006. Since then they've beentouring internationally collaborating with hip hop leg-ends as well as world class musicians. Always up todate with contemporary world issues, this one of akind tour de force stays fresh no matter what thevenue. The Mayhem Poets; Grades K-12;$1200/$1800

ME PLURIBUS UNUM "A one-woman, tour-de-force!"In this show we get a hilarious lecture-demonstrationcum stump speech by the wanna-be Queen of theUnited States of America. In her campaign, sheunwittingly makes the case for democracy as weknow it, and shows us how lucky we are! As sheargues that an absolute monarchy is so much easier

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than democracy (no questioning necessary, no think-ing involved!) she points up the value of civic partic-ipation and involvement in our government. Heranalysis of the American system covers the separa-tion of powers, how laws are passed, taxes and free-dom of speech. At the end, she demands a vote soshe can achieve her American Dream: to becomequeen of the greatest nation on earth! Felicity Jones;Grades K-2, 3-12; $750/$1250

MLK: AMAZING GRACE is a powerful dramatic workwritten and directed by Rochel Garner Coleman. Acast of three actors use minor props and costumechanges to become some of the famous and not sofamous participants in the civil rights movement.Each story is taken from real life accounts with addedresearch to give a background to this explosive timein United States history. Rochel Garner Coleman;Grades K-8; $1105/$1930

NEW KID is the story of an immigrant family from afictitious place called Homeland. When the familyarrives in America, they discover a new culture andunexpected prejudice against Homelanders. Thisclever play's device has the Homelanders speakingEnglish and the Americans speaking a made-up gib-berish language, allowing the audience to understandwhat it is like to be overwhelmed by a new languageand new customs. George Street Playhouse; Grades3-6; $900/$1450

PATRICK GARNER’S HISTORY’S ALIVE! Broadway,television and movie veteran, Patrick Garner, bringsthe greatest figures of history into your school. Whobetter to teach your children life's great lessons thanthose whose lives have become legend? Who betterto teach the value of hard work than Thomas Edison?Who better to teach teamwork than Lewis & Clark?Who better to teach problem-solving than the WrightBrothers (and their sister, Katherine)? Paul Bunyonand Pecos Bill, Annie Christmas and Bess Coll, allconverge to demonstrate good ol' American know-how! Curriculum-based, incredibly informative andvery interactive. Students don't just learn history...they learn from history! Patrick Garner; Grades K-6;$800/$1000

PUSHCART PLAYERS is an award-winning profes-sional touring theatre and arts-in-education companyfor your audiences. Twice nominated for an Emmy,Pushcart is the recipient of numerous state and pri-vate awards for excellence and innovation. A socialprofit organization founded in 1974, Pushcart bringssubstantive musical theater, workshops and residen-cies to young people and their families in schools andtheaters nationwide. Pushcart offers the following

shows for the 2016-17 school year: “Ellis Island:Gateway To America”, “Alice In Wonderland”, “ASeason of Miracles”, “The Last…Butterfly”, “Peterand The Wolf” and “Stone Soup & Other Stories”.ADA accessibility. Pushcart Players; Grades Pre-K-12; Price on request

QUIET RIOT offers high octane theatre and a varietyof programs. Brothers Bill and David Mettler combinecomedy, mime, storytelling, music and sound effectsto make life skills fun for students and staff. Programtopics include: Bully Prevention, Character Education,Substance Awareness, Conflict Resolution,Multicultural Awareness, Planet Earth/Going Green,Holiday Festivals from around the World and theirnewest The Magic of Kindness. Quiet Riot; Grades K-12; Price on request

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SHAKESPEARE LIVE! The Shakespeare Theatre ofNew Jersey will be offering two productions forschools audiences: - A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM When starry-eyed young lovers and zany would-be actors crosspaths with mischief-making fairies in a magical for-est, the result is one of the world's most uproariouscomedies. This brand new production, inspired bythe work of Maxfield Parrish, is a fanciful envision-ing of the Bard's classic; an ideal "first Shakespeare"for elementary grades and a riotous roller-coasterfor teens and teachers. Midsummer is perfect formeeting the Common Core Standards in LanguageArts. When teachers utilize activities in the studyguide, students can also meet Standards in Visualand Performing Arts. Grades 3-12; $1200 plus travelfees; Available Mid-February through early June 2017- JULIUS CAESAR Loyalty, honor and the fate of anation are tested in Shakespeare’s gripping drama.Clairvoyant warning, secret meetings and deadlyconspiracies collide in this dynamic new productionfrom The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’shighly acclaimed touring company. A “must see” forstudents of English and world history. Grades 6-12;$1200 plus travel fees; Available Mid-Februarythrough early June 2017

THE SIGNATURE PROJECT is a multifaceted experi-ence that explores the human spirit through art,music and technology. At its core is a huge 76 x 36-foot mural layered with hidden secrets. A live per-formance brings the mural to life, with artist PatrickDunning ingeniously weaving stories and images inthe great tradition of Irish artists. A unique, exhila-rating tapestry blending art and technology, the liveperformance of The Signature Project also offers the

opportunity for the audience to join over 300,000people whose signatures already comprise the fabricof this monumental artwork. Patrick Dunning;Grades K-12; Price on request

STORY PIRATES has been committed to providinghigh quality arts education to children since 2003.Story Pirates curriculum focuses on core elementsof national standards for Arts Education and EnglishLanguage Arts, while providing rich cultural experi-ences that push the boundaries of traditional enrich-ment to tackle substantive educational goals likevocabulary development, story structure, revisionand confident self-expression. Story Pirates; GradesK-8; Price on request

TALES FROM THE GARDEN by playwright StephenL. Fredericks is a fun-filled journey through the richhistory of The Garden State from its original settlersto its many legends – as well as some of the moreunique roles New Jersey has played in American his-tory. The program is presented by three professionalactors with limited props and costumes. During thecourse of the show, each actor takes on several dif-ferent roles to make the history, folk tales and leg-ends of New Jersey come to life. The Growing StageTheatre; Grades 3-8; Price on request

WINTER HOLIDAY EXPRESS: THE MAGIC OF DIF-FERENT CULTURES An assembly geared to fostercultural diversity. Students take an imaginary trainride around the world to learn about various culturesand winter holidays like Diwali, Kwanza, Solstice,Ramadan, Hanukkah and Christmas. Combining hisbackgrounds as a former teacher and an entertainer,Jim teaches students that while we may be different

on the outside, we are all the same on the inside.Jim Vagias; Grades Pre-K-8; Price on request

WOMEN: BACK TO THE FUTURE A series of one-womanshows brings to life a diverse group of historicalfemale role models. Three dynamic women leadersare featured per performance. Each woman’s dis-tinctive character springs to life through song,monologue and movement. Audiences experienceeach trailblazer’s dreams, frustrations, struggles andvictories. Women presented include Abigail Adams,Bessie Coleman, Sacagawea, Eleanor Roosevelt,Rose Crabtree, Lucy Stone, Marian Anderson andAlice Paul. Kate Campbell Stevenson; Grades K-8;$825/$1150

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CATSKILL PUPPET THEATER presents original, delightfulmusical productions on a variety of themes that feature fullsets, colorful scenery and large, exquisitely crafted puppets.Enchanting folk tales that teach lessons with a wonderful blendof humor, mystery, drama and magical effects include: “SisterRain and Brother Sun”, “Hiawatha”, “The Willow Girl” and thenewest production, “Lion Whiskers”, an Ethiopian folktale.John Potocnik and Carol Mandigo; Grades K-6; $950/$1350

CIRCUS MINIMUS The One-Man Circus-in-a-Suitcase delightsand inspires assembly audiences to practice compassion andfollow their dreams. An entire cast of circus performersemerge from a small suitcase but the most important charac-ters come from the audience, as chosen members become partof the action. Each show is a dialogue between the audienceand the characters, a lighthearted collaboration that allows theentire school to run away and join the circus and still be backin time for lunch. Kevin O'Keefe; Grades K-8; $800/$1300

IMAGINATION IN MOTION This athletic movement theater per-formance draws on various theatrical styles including mime,modern dance and vaudeville. Throughout the show, the artistsdemystify the creative process by illustrating that the skillsnecessary to create their dynamic performance are the sameskills students use to be successful in the classroom. Rajeckas& Intraub; Grades K-12; $800/$1300

THE MASK MESSENGER is a series of vignettes ranging frominsightful to comic to curious. Students learn about a varietyof cultures as they are introduced to the diversity of maskusage throughout history. Body language, character develop-ment and humor are the elements that drive this tour-de-forceperformance of nearly twenty masked characters. Audiences ofall ages laugh while learning that posture, smiles, slang andfashion are ‘masks’ that we all wear daily. Faustwork MaskTheatre; Grades K-12; $890/$1300

TANGLEWOOD MARIONETTES Founded in 1993, TanglewoodMarionettes is a nationally touring marionette theater based inNew England. Large, beautifully hand-crafted marionettes, col-orful sets, and integrated lighting and sound create a fully immersive theatrical experience. Their highly skilled puppeteers have spent many years perfecting their art,delighting audiences of all ages as they bring a repertoireof classic tales to life. They are the recipients of two UNIMAawards, puppetry's highest honor, for their productions “AnArabian Adventure” and “The Dragon King”. Other offeringsinclude “Cinderella”, “Hansel and Gretel”, “Perseus andMedusa”, “The Fairy Circus”, and “Sleeping Beauty”. AnneSchaefer/Tanglewood Marionettes; Grades K-8; $925/$1400

TRENT ARTERBERRY is an award-winning performing artistwhose unique style of physical theatre variously combinesmasterful mime, poignant monologue, comedic characters anddramatic narratives. “Think Bigg” (K-6) blends mime, story-telling and lots of audience participation to create a series ofkid-friendly stories and characters with thoughtful lessonsabout non-verbal communication. “The Secret Life of WalterManny” (K-6) is the story of a young hero-in-training with anoveractive imagination that gets him in—and out of—trouble.The show contains themes of self-control and respect for oth-ers. “My Impractical Life” (6-12) is the semi-autobiographicalstory of how Trent became an artist. Trent Arterberry; GradesK-6, 6-12; $695/$995

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QUEEN NUR Renowned storyteller Queen Nur pres-ents a tasty collection of shows for all ages usingstories, dance and music in a highly interactive per-formance. The tales include such favorites as“Giraffes Can’t Dance” and “Anansi the GreedySpider”, stories that teach character developmentwhile the interaction promotes confidence. “SweetPotato Pie and Such” celebrates African-Americanheritage using song and dance, accompanied byAfrican instruments. “The Bully Free Zone” uses folktales, fables and hip-hop to inspire kids into accept-ing each other’s differences. She is also available forresidencies and workshops. Queen Nur/TheatreworksUSA; Grades K-8; $1200/$1500

STORYTELLING ARTS uses the oral art of story-telling to provide uniquely effective programs thatenhance literacy and communication skills in everystudent regardless of learning ability or languagecapability. The professional storytellers affiliatedwith SAI have over 25 years of experience workingwith schools and other community organizations tocreate arts residency experiences designed toencourage participants' social, emotional and intel-lectual growth. Storytelling Arts has worked withover 26,300 participants all across New Jersey, pos-itively impacting educators, students, at-risk youthand many more. Storytelling Arts, Inc.; Pre-K-12;Price on request

BJ WARD, I AM ALIVE! A POETRY EXPERIENCEintroduces students to the world of poetry, discuss-es the basic tools a poet needs (a brain, an imagina-tion, precision with words, etc.) and then invites stu-dents and teachers to go back to the classroom and“leave their finger-prints on the world” by writingpoems. Known for his energetic, engaging and pro-ductive Poetry Residencies in New Jersey for the lastnineteen years, BJ Ward has designed this programfor children with references that may range from Dr.Seuss to Gandhi and Shakespeare to the ThreeStooges. If an "I AM ALIVE" assembly is scheduledfor the morning, follow-up classroom visits, duringwhich students will be guided by Mr. Ward in writingtheir own poems, can be arranged for an additionalfee ($500 for up to five 40-minute classroom visits).BJ Ward; Grades 3-5; $700/$1000

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ART, ANIMATION AND MURALS Award-winning artist Dan Fenelon has created adynamic program that teaches children aboutdifferent types of professional art careers,including animation. His presentation includeslarge painted canvases, examples of graphicdesign and a step by step computer demon-stration of the creation of an animatedsequence. Dan Fenelon; Grades 2-12;$850/$1050

NEW: CREATIVE CLASSROOM CULTUREWITH CHERYL HULTEEN Author of "Yes YesGood, The Heart of Teaching”, Cheryl Hulteenhas spent over 20 years providing consultingservices for school districts, teachers,administrators and students to foster greaterlearning and insight through buildingCreative Classroom Cultures. “Yes Yes Good”works with stakeholders across the educa-tional landscape to build exciting, innovativeand positive environments for teaching, learn-ing and curriculum development throughmotivational workshops, professional devel-opment and one-on-one coaching. CherylHulteen; Grades K-12; Price on request Julie Delle Torre - Storytelling Arts

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GRAPHIC NOVELS: DRAWING YOURSTORIES IN WORDS AND PICTURESKevin C. Pyle, award-winning author/illus-trator of four published graphic novelsfor young readers, will introduce stu-dents to all the visual storytelling toolsunique to comics while providing themwith creative strategies to find theirunique voice. Using examples fromcomics they know and love, studentsare introduced to fundamental con-cepts such as word balloons, complexfacial emotions, body language andpanel sequences. This workshop isdesigned to support Common CoreStandards and can be customized toalign with curriculum in other areas.Kevin C. Pyle; Grades 3-12; 45-90 min-utes per workshop; $200 each or $450per day for up to four workshops

PATTERNS IN NATURE WITH KARENFUCHS Patterns in Nature class/work-shop focuses on “seeing” the worldaround us, as artists, designers, scien-tists and naturalists. Students will dis-

cuss, observe and draw the variousforms and patterns found in naturesuch as spiral, branching, radial,mesh/retiform, etc. Each class willfocus on one form that will be thor-oughly explored, sketches made fromobjects brought and found in the gar-den, and a related 3D art project creat-ed including wire and clay sculpture,cut-paper, printmaking and sunprints.Students are encouraged to think aboutthe relationships between the naturaland the man-made, as well as themeaning and relevance in our modernworld. Karen Fuchs; Grades K-12; Priceon request

THE SPEECH DOCTOR IS IN Are someof your students afraid to get up andspeak in front of the class? Do yourstudents need to speak more clearlyand expressively? Then your classwould benefit from a house call withThe Speech Doctor, Kathleen Williams,Ph.D., a highly experienced PublicSpeaking instructor. In this entertain-

ing, interactive and hands-on work-shop, students will learn to reducemumbling, speak at an appropriate vol-ume, avoid a monotone voice and lookat an audience when speaking.Relaxation and confidence buildingtechniques are also presented. This pro-gram meets the New Jersey CurriculumStandards for Language Arts Literacy.Kathleen Williams; Grades 6-8; $450per day for up to four workshops

NEW: THE TANDEM POETS Amy Tingleand Maya Stein share their experiencesas writers and collaborators, as well asa slideshow of two of their large-scalecommunity writing projects – TypeRider II: The Tandem Poetry Tour andThe Tiny Book Show. They offer a livedemonstration of a unique writing exer-cise called Tandem Poetry – studentsgive them one word and they craft twoon-the-spot poems on vintage typewrit-ers – and then follow up with a discus-sion of the joys and challenges of creat-ing spontaneously, letting go of attach-

ment to outcome, and bridging differ-ences through vulnerability. They thenfacilitate a similarly prompted writingexercise with the students to help thempractice this form of creative self-expression, and invite them to sharetheir personal writing and experiences.Maya Stein & Amy Tingle; Grades 3-12;$500 per day for up to four workshops

ZENTANGLE WITH MIMI TOPPINGZentangle is a relaxing, easy-to-learnmethod of drawing using patterns. TheZentangle method, created by RickRoberts and Maria Thomas, is a uniqueway to create beautiful works of art thatrequire no drawing skill. Anyone can doit! Zentangle is a meditative style ofdrawing that helps increase focus whiledecreasing stress and tension – likeyoga for the brain. In a Zentangle work-shop students learn how to use simple,structured patterns to create surpris-ingly beautiful works of art. MimiTopping; Grades 3-12; $450 per day forup to four workshops

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We Are All Artists - Caren Frost Olmsted

CIRCUS AROUND THE WORLD WITH CIRCUS MIN-IMUS Residency led by a former Big Apple Circusinstructor has students study juggling, clowning, tum-bling, partner acrobatics, human pyramid building,tight-wire and much more. Circus Around the World isan integrated curriculum that allows students toresearch culture, history, social studies, language artsand geography of a chosen country, while acquiring cir-cus skills. A collaborative approach among the artist,students, teachers and administrators builds to a joyouscircus performance, which is presented to the wholecommunity. Kevin O’Keefe; Grades K-8

CIRCUSYOGA blends the practice of yoga with the skillsof circus. Through this two-week interdisciplinary resi-dency students explore kinesiology, creativity and con-nection. Yoga teaches us how to be aware of our bodiesin action and Circus is a culture of inclusion and celebra-tion that teaches how remarkable we can be in our bod-ies. This residency explores anatomy and physiology asit relates to a particular skill. Students will learn how thewhole body and the focus of the mind contribute tomovement, choices and abilities in any activity.

CircusYoga offers a cooperative learning environment.Through this exploration each class will co-create a per-formance act. The culminating experience is aCircusYoga Celebration open to the whole school com-munity! Erin Maile O’Keefe; Grades K-8

INSTRUMENTS: ANCIENT TO FUTURE Digital musicspecialist, ethnomusicologist and educator AndyWasserman introduces students to the secrets of under-standing how sounds are created to express the lan-guage of music past, present and future. AndyWasserman has the students travel through time, com-bining a virtual cornucopia of computerized music tech-nology alongside ethnic instruments from around theworld to illustrate where music has been and where it isgoing. Connections between instruments past and pres-ent are explained and demonstrated using synthesizerkeyboards, digital samplers, electronic drums and a lap-top computer. Andy Wasserman; Grades K-12

MOSAIC AND TILE ARTS Students collaborate with tileand mosaic artists Kathy Casper and Jackie StackLagakos to create a lasting work of art for their school.From design to creation these celebrated artists guidestudents through each step of the creative process,exploring a variety of techniques. The mosaic process iswell-suited to group work, where a range of tasks aretaken up by students of different levels of skill and inter-est. Kathy Casper; Grades K-12

MURAL ARTS WITH DAN FENELON New Jersey artistDan Fenelon collaborates with school communities tocreate vibrant, high energy murals and installations.Students are led through the mural making processfrom theme development and planning to participationin painting the finished work. Educated at the School ofthe Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Dan has designedlogos for Major League Baseball, the National HockeyLeague and the Discovery Channel’s AmericanChoppers. He has designed large scale public murals inMontclair, Newark, South Orange and Grand Rapids.Dan Fenelon; Grades K-12

THE ARTIST RESIDENCY is an interdisciplinary, in-depth project that demonstrates how the arts can inspire uniquely creative and meaningful learning experiences for aschool community. Artists, principals and teachers collaborate to create an educational experience that transcends the typical classroom experience by exploring multiple-intelligence, hands-on ways of learning. Students learn to express themselves creatively while teachers are exposed to innovative strategies for implementing the CoreCurriculum Content Standards.

The Artist Residency takes place over a two to six week period. Participating artists-in-residence are carefully chosen for their artistic talent and innovative programs as wellas their ability to teach and relate to young people. The artists are committed to the interdepartmental approach, combining more than one academic discipline into the activ-ities of the residency, and work closely with school administrators and faculty to design the residency through a pre-planning meeting and teachers’ workshop. Core groupsconsisting of approximately 100 students form the nucleus of the residency. Ten-day residencies range in price from $4200 to $6500.

PAGES TO PLAYERS JR This residency affords stu-dents the opportunity to explore a Shakespeare play inall its dimensions, from reading and discussion torehearsal and performance. Working with the educa-tion staff of The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey,the residency begins with an exploration of ensemble,introducing students to valuable skills for creative col-laboration and problem-solving. Working with anabridged Shakespeare text, the students will exploreboth physical and verbal forms of expression, buildingself-confidence and the fluent, effective use of lan-guage. Each residency will culminate in a performanceby the student ensemble. This residency is designedfor a four to six week period, but shorter residenciesmay be possible. The Shakespeare Theatre of NewJersey; Grades 4-8

PEACE GARDEN SONG AND MURAL PROJECT In thisresidency students explore collaborative art andmusic making under the direction of visual artistJennifer Levine and singer songwriter ScottMassarsky. Participants have the opportunity to imag-ine, discuss and write how their thoughts, actions andwords can create a more peaceful world. Together stu-dents provide inspiration for an original musical com-position as well as design, sketch and paint a muralcelebrating peace. This multi-sensory residencyengages auditory, visual and kinesthetic learners. The

final product offers the school an original song and apermanent piece of art that declares loudly and proud-ly that the school values peace and safety. JenniferLevine and Scott Massarsky; Grades K-12

THE PLAY'S THE THING I and II In these residencies,actor/director Margaret Noonan offers an exciting,hands-on approach to Shakespeare for elementary/mid-dle school students. Students read, dissect and actout a scene, play or monologue from Shakespeare.The young actors come to understand the story, char-acters and language as Shakespeare intended,through performance. I. SHAKESPEAREAN SCENE STUDY / ROMEO ANDJULIET, ACT I, SCENE V: This residency provides stu-dents with an opportunity to grow intellectually andartistically. It improves language fluency and helpsdevelop articulation, breath control and projection.Students, in the end, will improve active listening,vocal variety, physical expression, concentration andfocus. Students will be exposed to the elements oftheater, including but not limited to: plot, characterand action. (Recommended for grades 4-5)II. A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM: This residencyexpands on the experience of scene study. The pur-pose is to create and develop a process for developingbelievable and multidimensional characters in aShakespearean play. Students create a method for

defining and articulating character objectives, inten-tions and appropriate subtext. They apply this methodto a live performance. (Recommended for grades 5-6)

POETRY, MAGIC AND ME This fun and engaging five-session poetry writing residency teaches elementaryschool students how to express who they are and howthey feel through the magic of poetry. Students willwrite both collaborative and individual poems aboutsuch topics as wishes, dreams, the self and life mem-ories. They will be introduced to the basic elements ofpoetry writing and a range of poetic forms, from freeverse to odes. The residency will culminate in a printedanthology of student work. Ellen Papazian; Grades 2-8

PROJECT MEMOIR: TURNING YOUR LIFE INTO ASTORY This dynamic four-day, in-school creative writ-ing residency for middle-school students teachesyoung people how to write descriptively, powerfullyand deeply about some of the most importantmoments of their lives. Students will cultivate theirown unique voices through engaging creative writingexercises that are designed to help them craft person-al narratives with rich description and deep feeling.They will learn how to identify the key moments intheir experiences that will lead to evocative memoirs.Students will also read excerpts from great memoirsof the preteen and teen years by well-known adult and

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teen writers. The residency will culminate in a printedanthology or reading of student work. Ellen Papazian;Grades 6-8

NEW: REAL BEAUTY: UNCOVERED – LET’S BE REAL"Real Beauty: Uncovered" provides schools with acomprehensive “Let’s Be Real” educational program,designed to help students develop an authentic senseof their own beauty and value regardless of society’sconstraints and peer pressure. It promotes the under-standing that beauty comes from within. In a worldwhere touched-up and altered images in the mediadistort our perceptions, “Real Beauty: Uncovered”challenges students to accept themselves for whothey really are. Through this lesson of self-acceptance,students are given the tools to boost their confidence,deal with bullying, eating disorders, etc., and appreci-ate others as well. This program is made up of a seriesof classes for students, an interview/photography ses-sion with each participant and a culminating event forstudents and the community as a whole. Dani Allen;Grades 4-12

SPIRITREE Spiritree residencies draw on the power ofart-making to tap the many talents and intelligences ofstudents. During 10 day residencies, the Spiritreeartists guide students through thematically defined,curriculum related residencies which culminate in

installations and performances featuring students’original masks, sculpture and processional puppets inpapier mâchè. Spiritree also offers mural residencieswhere the student-artists are the protagonists fromthe planning stages to the completion of a lastingwork of art for their school. During 3 to 5 day mini-residencies, the students create 2-dimensional art-work exploring a wide variety of materials and tech-niques. At the conclusion of a mini-residency, the stu-dents act as docents, sharing their artwork and learn-ing experience with the school community: studentsteaching students. The Spiritree artists plan withteachers to choose themes and develop projects thatare appropriate and significant for the specific setting.Marco Giammetti and Carol Hendrickson; Grades K-12

WE ARE ALL ARTISTS A residency with muralist andart educator Caren Frost Olmsted unleashes the artistin each student that participates in the creation of astunning, theme driven mural. Every student will getto participate in the painting (no matter what their skilllevel) with the end result of knowing that they have lefta permanent artistic legacy behind. Olmsted willdesign a mural tailored to the age level and basedupon themes provided by the school, such as localhistory, landscapes and community ideals. The dura-tion of the project will be determined by the size andscale of the walls to be painted and the number of stu-

dents to be included. Once the mural is complete,Olmsted will do any necessary touch-ups, as well asseal the wall for longevity and easy maintenance. Thisresidency is also an excellent opportunity for parentvolunteers to participate in a special school event.Caren Frost Olmsted; Grades K-12

WORLD DANCE During this dance residency, studentslearn folk dances representing different countries andcultures, while also learning about history, geographyand music. Each class learns a different dance andthen all classes learn one common dance, all of whichare performed at a culminating assembly program forthe school, parents and community. All classes per-form in full costume and each dance segment is intro-duced with a description of the country of origin andthe history of the dance. Dances can include: ChineseRibbon Dance, African Lion Dance, Russian Trepak,Highland Fling, Classical Japanese Fan Dance,Japanese Taiko Drumming, Cicerennella, Italian FolkDance, Australian Aboriginal Dance, French Minuet,Mexican Clap Dance, Merengue, Colonial dances andothers! Joanna Pang Atkins; Grades K-8

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Left to Right:Mural Arts - Dan FenelonWorld DanceSpiritree Rainforest ResidencyMosaic and Tile ArtsPages to PlayersMarco Giammetti and Carol Hendrickson

Thomas N. McMillian PresidentSusan Donnell Budd Vice President

Tara Skirzenski Vice PresidentLinda K. Murphy Secretary

Susan Roos Treasurer

Stephen AluottoBeatriz Bueno

Dawn L. DupakCheryl Ellis

Joen Luy FerrariBrian J. FoxJulia GibsonJames Gillen

Laurie GuzzinatiTom Jones

Alan C. LevitanMichael F. Lupton

Paul S. MandelLuis J. MartínezAnh Le MolloyKerry MowryMartin PrenticeDr. Kathleen RuddyDaniel SrokaJonathan VillahermosaFrank J. VitoloJohn C. Weber Dona A. WilsonDoon Wintz

Barbara M. Reuther Director of Arts in EducationKaity De Laura Creative Engagement Manager

Kadie Dempsey Director of Creative Placemaking Anne N. Dodd Director of Finance

Gina Moran Director of Development Lynn Siebert, Ph.D. Director of Arts Participation

Tom Werder Executive Director

Program Guide Editor - Beatriz Bueno

The Arts in Education Program of Morris Arts is funded in part by the New Jersey State Council on theArts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, the County of MorrisDepartment of Human Services, the F.M. Kirby Foundation, Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Gallagher FamilyFund, investors Bank Foundation, the Community Foundation of New Jersey, Lauren Elizabeth FaillaFoundation, The Bickford Family Foundation, George A. Ohl, Jr. Trust, MetLife Foundation, Morgan StanleyFoundation, New Jersey Automobile Club Foundation for Safety and Education, Provident Bank Foundation,TD Charitable Foundation, and the William E. Simon Foundation.

The New Jersey State Council on the Arts has designated Morris Arts a major service organization in recog-nition of its “solid history of service excellence, substantial activity and broad public service”.

ON OUR COVER – MorrisArts Teaching Artist, Kevin O’Keefe engages students in Circus Minimus givingthem an opportunity to participate in an enthralling, whimsical celebration of the imagination. “Traditionally,the circus has been a place of inclusion” says O’Keefe, “where no matter how weird or unique your talent,there was a place for you.” Like the traditional circus, Circus Minimus has a place for everyone.

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