On School Time Shows

Paper Mill Playhouse has many shows to see, each an experience that students will never forget!

Main Stage Student Matinee: $20

Study guides & classroom ideas for Children's Theatre productions may be downloaded here.

VIRTUALLY ME!
Tues., Oct. 26, 2010 at 10 am
TheatreworksUSA/Matt Murphy Productions
Grades 4-9; ages 9 and up

Cyber-bullying and technology abuse have become two of the biggest issues facing students today. Virtually Me! tackles these issues head-on in this fun, rockin’ new musical! With blogging, texting and Facebook all the rage, sometimes the most important part of logging on is knowing when to log off. 
Curriculum Content Standards 1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 2.4, 3.3, 3.4, 6.2, 7.1, 9.2

CHARLOTTE'S WEB
Tues., Nov. 30, 2010 at 10 am
TheatreworksUSA
Grades K-4; ages 5 and up

Based on E.B. White's loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte, this treasured tale, featuring mad-cap and endearing farm animals, explores bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship.
Curriculum Content Standards 1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 2.4, 3.3, 3.4, 6.2, 7.1, 9.2 IF YOU

GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE & OTHER STORY BOOKS
Fri., Dec. 3, 2010 at 10 am
TheatreworksUSA
Grades K-4; ages 5 and up

TheatreworksUSA presents a sparkling musical revue based on popular children's books, including: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, Amazing Grace; Borreguita and the Coyote; Imogene's Antlers, Master Man, Math Curse, and Owen!
Curriculum Content Standards: 1.1, 1.3, 4.5, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 7.1, 7.2

THE RAINBOW FISH
Wed., Dec. 8, 2010 at 10 am
ArtsPower National Touring Theatre
Grades: K to 2

With her lovely coloring and shimmering scales, the Rainbow Fish is used to being the most beautiful creature in the ocean. So when the other fish ask her for some silver scales, she refuses. How can she sacrifice the one thing that makes her so unique? Will some good advice from the wise old Octopus persuade the Rainbow Fish to share her gifts with those around her?
Curriculum Content Standards: 1.1, 1.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 7.1, 9.2

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Fri., Dec., 10, 2010 at 10 am & 12:30 pm
TheatreworksUSA
Grades: 1-8

Catch the holiday spirit with Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and all the rest in Theatreworks' heartwarming musical based on the Dickens classic.
Curriculum Content Standards: 1.1, 1.3, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 6.1, 7.1, 9.2

THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARBROBE
Fri., Dec., 17, 2010 at 10 am
Theatreworks USA
Grades: 1-7

This enchanting musical is based on C.S. Lewis' adventure story about four children of war-torn England, who accidentally enter the land of Narnia by climbing through a magic wardrobe. This strange and wondrous place is ruled by the cold-hearted White Witch, who makes the winter last year round. Although they seem unlikely saviors, the children fulfill an ancient prophecy by defeating the witch, thus restoring sunshine and peace to the spell-bound Narnia and returning the great Lion King Aslan to his throne.
Curriculum Content Standards: 1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 7.1, 9.2

THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR & OTHER ERIC CARLE FAVOURITES
Fri., Feb 18, 2011 at 10 am
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia
Grades: pre K-3

The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Little Cloud and The Mixed-up Chameleon by award-winning children's book illustrator and writer, Eric Carle, retold on stage in black light.
Curriculum Content Standards: 1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 7.1 TALES OF A

FOURTH GRADE NOTHING
Fri., Feb 18, 2011 at 10 am
Theatreworks USA/ Two Beans Productions
Grades: pre K-3

Nine-year-old Peter Hatcher's life would be sweet if it weren't for Fudge, his toddler terror of a brother. All the humor, sibling rivalry and elementary school angst of Judy Blume's book is captured in the play Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing!
Curriculum Content Standards 1.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 7.1, 9.2

WE THE PEOPLE
Tues., March 29, 2011 at 10am
Theatreworks USA
Grades: 4-8

Students will have a blast learning about the three branches of government, the First Amendment, presidential elections, democracy, the judicial process, and more.
Curriculum Content Standards: 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 2.2, 3.3, 3.4, 6.1, 6.2, 7.1

CLICK, CLACK, MOO
Fri., April 1, 2011 at 10 am
Theatreworks USA
Grades: pre K-4

When his granddaughter Jenny comes for a visit, Farmer Brown declared the farm a "tech-free zone." He confiscates her laptop in the cold barn along with the shivering cows who use her computer to type messages requesting blankets. Will Farmer Brown give in to the animals' demands? Will Jenny get her computer back? Find out in a hilariously "mooooo-ving" new musical about negotiation and compromise, based on the Caldecott Honor Book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin.
Curriculum Content Standards 1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 6.2, 7.1, 9.2

DUCK FOR PRESIDENT, FANCY NANCY & OTHER STORY BOOKS
Fri., May 13, 2011 at 10 am
Theatreworks USA
Grades: pre K-4

An all-new musical revue featuring mini-musicals based on best-selling children’s books (stories subject to change): Duck For President, Fancy Nancy, Babymouse: The Musical, I Have To Go!, Leonardo, The Terrible Monster, Pirates Don't Change Diapers.
Curriculum Content Standards: 1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 7.1, 9.2

BERENSTAIN BEARS IN "FAMILY MATTERS": THE MUSICAL
Fri., June 3, 2011 at 10am
TheatreworksUSA/Matt Murphy Productions
Grades: pre K-3

The Berenstain Bears have enchanted young readers for generations. Now, this fun-filled new musical weaves together three of Stan and Jan Berenstain's most popular books: “The Berenstain Bears Learn about Strangers”, “The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk Food” and “The Berenstain Bears' Trouble at School”. There's trouble in the tree house... Brother Bear has trouble with a school quiz, so he hides it in the cookie jar. Sister Bear makes friends with a frog and hides it in the cookie jar. Papa has been eating candy when he's supposed to be on a diet, and the wrapper ends up in the cookie jar... It's up to Mama to follow the cookie trail and sort things out!
Curriculum Content Standards 1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 7.1, 9.2