2009-2010 LEARNING THROUGH THEATRE SERIES
SNEAK PREVIEW*

ANGEL IN THE NIGHT, October 9, 16, 19 and 23     Grades 5-8
The inspiring true story of Marysia Pawlina, a teenage girl who courageously hid four Jews in her barn during the Nazi occupation of Poland.  Educator's Guide

THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW, October 12    Grades 2-5
Adapted from Washington Irving's classic ghost story, Ichabod Crane, Brom Bones and Katrina Van Tassel live the thrilling legend of the Headless Horseman.  Educator's Guide

CLICK, CLACK, MOO, October 22     Grades PreK-3
As Farmer Brown's cows begin typing-protesting their working conditions-we learn a valuable lesson about compromise in this moo-ving story based on the picture book by Doreen Cronin.  Educator's Guide 

THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE, November 20     Grades 2-5
C.S. Lewis' enchanting adventure of four children transported to the fabled land of Narnia.  Educator's Guide

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, December 9, 10, 16 and 17     Grades 4-8                           George Bailey's story of selfless service to his community is a heartfelt illustration of the difference one person can make in rekindling community pride and hope.  Educator's Guide

A CHRISTMAS CAROL, December 11     Grades 2-5
Catch the holiday spirit with Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and all the rest from Charles Dickens' immortal classic.  Educator's Guide

JUNIE B. JONES, February 8 and 9     Grades 1-5
Tag along as Junie B. Jones takes on the new school year in this adventure based on Barbara Park's popular books  Educator's Guide

THE ANDERSONVILLE TRIAL, February 17, 18, 24 and 25      Grades 5-8
As wounds heal from the U. S. Civil War, a Confederate captain is tried for war crimes at the Andersonville prison camp  Educator's Guide

Free Teacher Workshop

Thursday, February 4 from 4:30 to 6:30pm                                                        

This engaging and informative workshop will help you connect the thees and lessons from THE ANDERSONVILLE TRIAL into your classroom, whether or not you are bringing student to a performance.

Click here to download a flyer for the workshop

HENRY AND MUDGE, March 1     Grades PreK-3
It's tough being a kid but life's a lot easier when you've got a great big canine buddy to share your adventures-from the popular book series by Cynthia Rylang  Educator's Guide

HANSEL AND GRETEL, March 22     Grades 2-5
Something mysterious is happening in the woods and Hansel and Gretel are hot on the trail-follow our sleuths as they uncover the truth about the old woman in the gingerbread cottage

BUD, NOT BUDDY, March 23, 24 and 25     Grades 5-8
Adapted from the book by Flint author, Christopher Paul Curtis, ten-year old Bud Caldwell flees an abusive foster family and sets out on a journey across Michigan that restores his faith in the adult world

THE MAN WHO PLANTED TREES, April 21, 22, 28 and 29     Grades 3-8
Jean Giono's ecologically inspiring tale of a human being who saw a need and decided to put things right

THE VELVETEEN RABBIT, May 7     Grades K-5
A delightfully faithful retelling of Margery Williams' classic tale of friendship and unconditional love

*Please note: All titles are subject to change

 
A LEARNING THROUGH THEATRE SERIES brochure is available by calling 810.237.1530.

Add an InterACT program to your LEARNING THROUGH THEATRE SERIES fieldtrip.

 Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs School Bus Fast Grants

 The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs announces the availability of School Bus Fast Grants- grants of up to $500 per K-12 school building for the documented transportation cost of a field trip to designated MCACA-affiliated arts and culture organizations. The deadline to apply is February 8, 2010. Application, guidelines and the list of organizations are on MCACA's website: www.themedc.org/arts, click on "Grant Program." For more information, contact Carolyn Damstra, Program Manager: (517) 241-3968, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

TARGET STORE GRANTS
Beginning this August, Target will be accepting online grant applications from schools to cover field trip expenses during the upcoming 2009-2010 school year. Grants for up to $800 will be awarded and can be used to pay for theatre admission or busses. For more information or to enroll, visit Target's website.

If you require assistance with your application, please contact Laura Kinney, FYT General Manager, at 810.237.2527 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .