2010-2011 LEARNING THROUGH THEATRE SERIES
SNEAK PREVIEW*

*Please note: All titles are subject to change

Beyond a Child

October 15, 18, 22 and 25

A boy in a primitive culture struggles with coming-of-age rituals and the transition from childhood to adulthood

Grades 5-8

Beyond a Child Teacher Workshop:  Thursday, September 30 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm

Charlotte’s Web

October 26

The miraculous Charlotte and lovable Wilbur in E.B. White’s classic tale of selfless love and friendship

Grades K-4

The Little Red Hen

November 15

A barnyard musical about a hen determined to do what it takes to achieve her goals despite the obstacles Grades PreK-3

A Christmas Carol

December 7

Catch the holiday spirit with Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and all the rest from Charles Dickens’ immortal classic

Grades 2-6

The Homecoming

December 8, 9, 15 and 16

During the Great Depression, Clay-Boy (John-Boy in television’s The Waltons) juggles the demands of caring for his family with his secret yearning to become a writer, considered foolish by his hard-working father

Grades 5-8

The Homecoming Teacher Workshop:  Thursday, November 18 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm

Madeline and the Bad Hat

February 7

When the son of the Spanish Ambassador finds himself in real danger, it’s up to Madeline to get him out of it

Grades K-3

The Great Gilly Hopkins

February 16, 17, 23 and 24

Twelve-year-old Gilly Hopkins bounces from one set of foster parents to the next forcing her to confront her issues with racism as well as her dream she will someday reunite with her birth mother

Grades 5-8

The Great Gilly Hopkins Teacher Workshop:  Thursday, January 27 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm

Duck for President, Fancy Nancy and Other Story Books

February 24

A rollicking revue of stories adapted from popular children’s books

Grades K-4

I Have a Dream

March 1

Follow Civil Rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as his non-violent protests help to change our country forever

Grades 3-8

Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Class Clown

March 11

Someone in Ms. Gleason's class is playing practical jokes and Theodore “Jigsaw” Jones claims he will be the first detective in the whole school to track down the class clown

Grades 1-4

The Song of Mulan

March 31

The noble Chinese folk tale of Mulan, who risks everything to maintain family honor and earn the love of her nation

Grades K-5

Our Town

April 13, 14, 20 and 21

One of the greatest American plays follows the small town of Grover’s Corners through three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Eternity”

Grades 5-8

Our Town Teacher Workshop:  Thursday, March 31 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm

Debbie and Friends

April 18

A musical journey through classic tales and original songs—a perfect party to celebrate spring

Grades PreK-2

TARGET GRANTS: Beginning in August, Target will be accepting online grant applications from schools to cover field trip expenses during the 2010-2011 school year.  Grants for up to $800 will be awarded and can be used to pay for theatre admission or busses.  Click here for more information or to enroll.  If you require assistance with your application, please contact Sam Richardson, FYT's Education Manager, at 810.237.2522 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .