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ovations offstageSchool-Time Performance Series & morePerforming Arts Programs for Maine Students & Educators
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SCHOOL-TIME PERFORMANCESSchool-Time Performances are high-quality, professional live performance for Maine’s
students. We select artists and ensembles from around the world who bring fresh,
innovative and diverse performances to our community. Performances, study guides,
and in-school workshops all seek to complement existing curriculum and promote arts
integration in our schools, communities, and alternative learning spaces.
All tickets are $8 and may be purchased by any public, private, or home school.
For the first time this season, we’re offering a special $13 ticket price that includes
admission to one School-Time Performance plus a 1-hour in-class workshop with
Ovations Offstage educators, limited availability. Complete a reservation form and
mail, email, or phone to register.
We start the season with Potted Potter, a parody of the Harry Potter books and end
with Nearly Lear, an incredible retelling of King Lear – in between there is something
for everyone. We look forward to working with you to plan your visit and workshops
for the 2013-2014 season.
Gretchen Berg
Director of Ovations Offstage
“Potted Potter”
“The Giver”
Black Violin
“The Intergalactic Nemesis”
African Children’s Choir
“We’re Going On A Bear Hunt”
“Nearly Lear”
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“The duo casts the perfect spell over the audience.” –THE NEW YORK TIMES
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“Potted Potter” The Unauthorized Harry Experience: A Parody by Dan and Jeff
Thursday, October 3, 2013 • 11 am • 70-minute performanceMerrill Auditorium, PortlandRecommended Grades: 3–12 Limited seating
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The Olivier Award-nominated Potted Potter takes on the ultimate challenge of
condensing all seven Harry Potter books (and a real life game of Quidditch) into
seventy hilarious minutes. In this performance actors Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson
Turner engage in a hilarious retelling that will have you and your students roaring with
laughter – even if you don’t know the difference between a horcrux and a Hufflepuff.
“A powerful and provocative novel.” –THE NEW YORK TIMES
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The American Place Theatre’s Literature to Life® Stage Presentation of
“The Giver” by Lois LowryTuesday, November 5, 2013 • 10 am • 90-minute performanceHannaford Hall, USM PortlandRecommended Grades: 5–12
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After a sell-out performance last season, American Place Theatre returns with The Giver.
In this solo performance, Lois Lowry’s Newbery Medal-winning novel and its utopian
society is brought to life. Twelve-year-old Jonas is chosen to be his community’s new
“Receiver of Memories” and while under the Giver’s mentorship he discovers the buried
truth about his world. Limited seating provides an intimate setting for interactive pre-
and post-performance discussions that encourage audiences to examine their own
values and beliefs.
Two Performances
“Black Violin works hard, but makes it all look like play…” –THE NEW YORK TIMES
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Black Violin Friday, January 24, 2014 • 10 am & noon • 60-minute performanceHannaford Hall, USM PortlandRecommended Grades: 2–12
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Virtuoso violinists Wil B and Kev Marcus meld highbrow and pop culture through a
fusion of classical, jazz, hip-hop, blues and R&B. Joining the classically trained violinists
is DJ TK on turntables and together the trio smashes musical stereotypes and enthralls
lovers of Bach and Beyoncé. Wil B. explains, “We encourage kids to think creatively, to
take what they love doing and try to come up with something no one has ever done
before. And that doesn’t just apply to playing violin or even music, but whatever it is
you decide to do. Expand your mind. Once we get their attention with the music, that’s
the message we want to deliver.”
“…a show that melds the retro appeal of radio serials with the cutting-edge cool of the graphic novel.” –THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
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“The Intergalactic Nemesis”Thursday, February 27, 2014 • 10 am • 70-minute performanceMerrill Auditorium, PortlandRecommended Grades: 5–12
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Immerse yourself in the epic live-action graphic novel adventure – journey from
Scotland to the Alps all the way to Imperial Zygon! The actors, Foley artist, and
keyboardist of The Intergalactic Nemesis perform live voices, sound effects, and music,
while more than 1,000 hand-drawn, full-color, high-resolution, mind-blowing images
blast from an original comic book onto our two-story video screen! Join the fun as
Pulitzer-winning reporter Molly Sloan and her intrepid assistant Timmy grapple with
sinister robots and duplicitous spies on a hilarious and boisterous adventure.
“…irrepressible smiles and amazing choreography…” –ALTDAILY
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African Children’s Choir Monday, March 3, 2014 • 10 am • 60-minute performanceMerrill Auditorium, PortlandRecommended Grades: All ages
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With an ensemble of singers ranging from 7 to 10 years old, the African Children’s
Choir has been celebrating the music and dance of Africa for over 25 years. The choir
members represent many nations and demonstrate the potential of African children to
become strong leaders for a better future. Their joyful performance blends song and
dance from the entire continent of Africa featuring more than ten languages, dance,
traditional spiritual music, and well-loved children’s songs.
“A fun-filled frolic.” –GUARDIAN
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“We’re Going On A Bear Hunt”Friday, April 4, 2014 • 10 am & noon • 60-minute performanceMerrill Auditorium, PortlandRecommended Grades: preK–3
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Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly
and rambunctiously to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to
Benji Bower’s versatile, lively score. Join our intrepid adventurers on their quest to find
a bear; as they wade through the gigantic swishy swashy grass, the splishy splashy river
and the thick oozy, squelchy mud! A performance filled with catchy songs, interactive
scenes and plenty of hands-on adventure – plus a few special surprises!
Two Performances
“A frisky, funny, tantalising introduction to the lifelong pleasures of Shakespeare.” –NEW YORK TIMES
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“Nearly Lear”Tuesday, April 15, 2014 • 10 am • 80-minute performanceHannaford Hall, USM PortlandRecommended Grades: 5–12
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What if the great story of King Lear was told by his closest companion? In this
one-woman tour de force, actress Susanna Hamnett plays the Fool—and every other
character—to tell a very personal and poignant story that borrows from the words of
“that guy William Shakespeare.” Braving the most savage storm in English literature
with breathtaking hilarity and heartache, she honors the beautiful language of Lear
while taking a bit of poetic license. Co-created by Hamnett and Edith Tankus, Nearly
Lear upends expectations of what a Shakespeare play should be.
Two Performances
INTEGRATED ARTS OPPORTUNITIESPortland Ovations promotes integrated arts and in-depth learning for students and
educators through workshops, residencies and professional development opportunities.
In-School WorkshopsIn-school workshops are available to accompany each School-Time Performance. Ovations
Offstage educators conduct in-class workshops designed to bring the study guide to life
through hands-on, engaging activities. All workshops align with Common Core and Maine
Learning Standards. Opportunities to work with visiting artists are also available. The $13
ticket price includes a 1-hour in-class workshop (30 student limit per workshop). In-School
workshops can be booked separately for $100 per classroom (up to 30 students).
Professional DevelopmentPortland Ovations offers professional development to promote using the arts in teaching
classroom curriculum. Salary Credit Hours are available for Portland Public School educators.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIESCulture Club-PortlandCulture Club is a collaborative program of Portland Ovations, the Portland Museum of
Art, Portland Symphony Orchestra, and Portland Stage delivering accessible, consistent,
diverse, high quality arts experiences to students. In the 2013-2014 school year, 75% of the
students living in the Portland Public School district qualify for fully subsidized tickets on a
first-come, first-served basis. Culture Club Portland covers admission to a performance; it
does not cover bus expenses or in-school workshops.
Destination Portland: Bus Subsidy Program Portland Ovations subsidizes transportation for Maine schoolchildren and educators for
schools with populations of 50% or more free/reduced lunch. Grants up to $400 are
available. Subsidies through Destination Portland are limited and available on a first-come,
first-served basis.
For more information about Integrated Arts and Funding Opportunities, please contact
Ovations Offstage at (207) 773-3150 or [email protected]
School Cancellations and Refund PolicyPortland Ovations is obligated to pay artists regardless of weather conditions. If your school
is cancelled due to weather, Portland Ovations cannot refund your payment, but will try to
accommodate your group at another performance.
SPONSORS AND FUNDERS
Ovations Offstage is made possible in part with support from Macy’s, Center for Cultural
Exchange Foundation, TD Bank, Horizon Foundation, Culture Club Portland, Elmina B. Sewell
Foundation, Sam L. Cohen Foundation, and Portland Ovations’ Endowment and its Members.
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SCHOOL-TIME PERFORMANCE REGISTRATION
Performance Location # Students # Adults Total # Total $ (Tix Price x Total #)
“Potted Potter” 10/3/2013
Merrill
“The Giver”11/5/2013
Hannaford
Black Violin1/24/2014 • 10 am
Hannaford
Black Violin1/24/2014 • noon
Hannaford
“The Intergalactic Nemesis” 2/27/2014
Merrill
African Children’s Choir3/3/2014
Merrill
“We’re Going On A Bear Hunt” 4/4/2014 • 10 am
Merrill
“We’re Going On A Bear Hunt” 4/4/2014 • noon
Merrill
“Nearly Lear”4/15/2014
Hannaford
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Send To:Portland Ovations, School-Time Performances, 50 Monument Sq, 2nd Floor, Portland, ME 04101
Phone: 773.3150 Fax: 774.1018 Email: [email protected]
ConfirmationReservations will be confirmed in writing. No physical tickets will be issued. Actual seat
assignments will be based on age and necessary accommodations.
Payment Full payment must be received at least 10 days in advance of performance to guarantee reservation.
$8 per person: Performance Only $13 per person: Performance + In-Class Workshop