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2011-12 STUDENT MATINEE SERIES
at the Higley Center for the Performing Arts
"Dance, music, theatre and visual arts are everywhere in our lives, adding depth and dimension to the environment we live in and shaping our experiences, often so deeply or subtly that we are unaware of their presence. In any civilization, the arts are inseparable from the very meaning of the term "education."
- Arizona Department of Education
"Rationale Statement for the Arts."
Copperstar is proud to present our student matinee series in partnership with the HCPA. This has been a popular aspect of our productions and we encourage teachers and administrators to bring students to a show. Copperstar wants to encourage attendance of live theatre, thereby enriching the lives of students and building the audiences of tomorrow.
- For students in grades K-12.
- Tickets are just $5 per student with one complimentary ticket for a teacher/chaperone for every 10 paid students.
- Shows begin at 9:45am followed by Optional 15 minute Q&A Session and Meet & Greet with the cast.
- Show Guides give and in-depth look at each production which include lesson plans, background information and activities related to each show.
- Upon confirmation of their reservation, these are reproducible packets will be sent via email and can be used in the classroom in preparation for their visit and beyond.
Bye, Bye Birdie - October 27
Book by Michael Stewart - Lyrics by Lee Adams - Music by Charles Strause
a partnership between Copperstar Repertory Co. and the HCPA
Target audience: grades 2-12
Conrad Birdie, the biggest singing sensation of the 1960's, has been drafted! But before he ships out, his manager signs him up for one last publicity stunt: Conrad will kiss one randomly chosen member of his teenage fan club goodbye on a live broadcast of The Ed Sullivan Show. Kim MacAfee of Sweet Apple, Ohio, has little idea how much her life is about to change when she becomes the lucky girl chosen! Inspired by the hysteria surrounding Elvis Presley's induction into the Army, this fun-loving musical comedy presents a hilarious look at bygone days.
The King and I - February 9
Book by Oscar Hammerstein II - Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II - Music by Richard Rodgers - Based on Anna and the King by Margaret Landon - Original Choreography by Jerome Robbins
a partnership between Copperstar Repertory Co. and the HCPA
CLICK HERE to open "The King and I" study guide
Target audience: grades 3-12
Two cultures collide in this touching Tony Award winning musical theatre classic. The story, based on the novel, Anna and the King of Siam, is derived from the memoirs of Anna Leonowens who became governess to the King of Siam's (modern-day Thailand) children in the 1860’s as part of the king's attempt to "modernize" his country. Set to a brilliant Rodgers and Hammerstein score, the story unfolds and teaches us how wonderful things can be when we look beyond cultural differences and truly get to know one another!
Seussical - March 29
Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty - Music by Stephen Flaherty - Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Co-Conceived by Eric Idle Based on the works of Dr. Seuss
a partnership between Copperstar Repertory Co. and the HCPA
Target audience: grades 1-12
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday and promote excitement in reading and literature with Seussical! This whimsical musical is based on the books of Dr. Seuss and has become a favorite for kids and adults alike. Some of Seuss’s most popular characters are cleverly woven into the main plot, which draws primarily from the favorite, Horton Hears a Who. The Cat in the Hat narrates and is up to his usual antics, creating mischief throughout the show. Guaranteed fun for the whole family!
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