Greetings,

Looking for input ASAP, feel free to check in with any of your “sources” in the know about recommendations/ preferences for Garde’s school time performances for 2020-21.

Here are a couple of shows offered to us, couple brand new—opinions, yay / nay?

Anything jump out at you as a “must see” ?

BRAND NEW !!! Grades K-5

In the world of WIlliam Steig, author of Shrek, anything is possible. A mouse can rescue a whale, a bone can speak Polish, and a young girl can overcome a storm to save the day. A diverse group of playwrights each bring a unique perspective to some of Steig’s greatest books; adaptations may include: Brave Irene, Doctor De Soto, Amos and Boris, and The Amazing Bone. Approximate Running Time: 60 Minutes
Recommended Ages: Grades K through 5   Curriculum Connections  Communication and Language Arts   Music   Literature   Social Studies   Themes   Seasons   Family   Forgiveness   Teamwork   Problem Solving   Nature

DON’T KNOW IF GARDE HAS DONE THIS ONE IN THE PAST? TOTALLY REINVENTED FOR FALL 2020 TOUR ! Grades 2-7

The New York Times Critic’s Pick! Click your heels together tres veces and take a transformative journey with this salsa and merengue-infused musical inspired by The Wizard of Oz. As her fifteenth birthday approaches, Dora, a contemporary Latina teenager, struggles with her family’s ideas about tradition, and dreads her impending quinceañera! When Dora gets swept away to a strange new land, she must learn how to celebrate her own unique rhythm and embrace her cultural identity. Approximate Running Time: 60 Minutes
Recommended Ages: Grades 2 through 7 Curriculum Connections Communication and Language Arts   Music   Spanish   Social Studies Themes   Diversity   Family   Forgiveness   Teamwork   Literature  Culture

Would be late fall 2020… AFTER elections. Grades 4-8

With the presidential election in full swing, now is the perfect time to bring American civics lessons to life with We the People, a musical revue that makes social studies exciting and accessible. Students will have a blast learning about the three branches of government, the First Amendment, presidential elections, democracy, the judicial process, and more. Barreling through a variety of musical styles relevant to today's youth, including rock, rhythm-and-blues, and hip-hop, We the People instills American pride in audiences of all ages—and inspires them to get involved and make a difference. Approximate Running Time: 60 Minutes  Recommended Ages: Grades 4 through 8  Curriculum Connections  Communication and Language Arts   Music   Social Studies   Themes   History   Social Studies   American Government  Perserverence   Overcoming Obstacles

Rosie Revere & Friends: Garde presented first time in spring 2019; 2 sold out performances. Grades K-4

Based on the boookds Rosie REver, Engineer; Iggy Peck, Architect; and Ada Twist, Scientist (by Andrea Beaty w/ illustrations by David Roberts)

Ms. Greer's classroom includes three inquisitive out-of-the-box thinkers. Rosie Revere has big dreams. Iggy Peck has a relentless passion for architecture. And Ada Twist's curiosity can drive her teacher crazy. A fun new musical based on the books Rosie Revere, Engineer; Iggy Peck, Architect; and Ada Twist Scientist by Andrea Beaty, which spotlights the STEM curriculum (focusing on science, technology, engineering and math). Approximate Running Time: 60 Minutes Recommended Ages: Grades K through 4 Curriculum Connections  Communication and Language Arts  Music  Science  Social Studies  Themes  Resilience  Creative Problem Solving  Teamwork  Friendship  School  Collaboration  Science  Engineering  Architecture 

Also available and part of Garde’s current 2019-2020 series: Dog Man, the Musical; Click Clack Moo (sold out one show in May, just added a second performance!); Charlotte’s Web; The Pout-Pout Fish.

Current 2019-20 line up attached.

Thanks for any info you can offer!

Carolyn

Carolyn A. Johnson

Events Manager

Garde Arts Center

325 State Street

New London, CT 06320

Phone (860) 444-4408

Fax     (860) 447-0503

Southeastern Connecticut’s Nonprofit Home for the Performing Arts and Cinema

www.gardearts.org