School Outreach

Horizons School Outreach Program: Artists in the Schools

Requests for Horizons outreach may be made by phone at the same time as you place your reservation for a performance, or by calling the Education and Outreach Coordinator at 262-472-1432. Workshop availability is limited and requests are filled in the order that they are taken. We reserve the right to match requests for outreach activities based on the number of participants and geographical location of the school. Some workshops may only be available to school groups that purchase seats for the corresponding performances. Fees are listed for each workshop and support the Horizons programming. Dates and times for outreach are negotiated between the school contact and the Education and Outreach Coordinator based on the presenter's availability. All outreach activities take place at your school, unless otherwise noted. Please call 262-472-1432 for more information.

Behind the Scenes of The Nutcracker

Offered - November and December 2012
Grades 3-12 - 60 min. sessions
FREE
Presented by The Dance Factory's artistic director, Tina Lendman
Ms. Lendman and several dancers from The Nutcracker ballet will visit your school and delight your students with dance demonstrations, behind the scenes information about the production, and an interactive discussion and question/answer session.

Missoula Children's Theatre Workshops

Offered - January 29, 30, 31, 2013
Grades 3-12 - 45 min. sessions
$75 fee per session/ $225 fee for assembly program
Presented by Missoula Children's Theatre Actor/Directors
Missoula Children's Theatre will visit your school to work with students who are interested in theatre basics, such as role-playing, improvisation, character/role development, mime technique, or make-up and visual effects. There are a wide variety of workshop sessions appropriate for students in grades 3-12. A whole school assembly program is also available! This is an excellent way to provide your students with a hands-on learning experience about theatre before or after they come to see a performance! These workshops are also great for TAG groups or drama clubs! Call for more information about workshops or auditions for MCT's 2013 production.

Swine Time

Complements "Charlotte's Web" and "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs"

Offered - February 6, 2013 and April 8, 2013,
11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. at Young Auditorium
Grades K-5 - 30 min. sessions
$2 fee per participant
Presented by Mariah Hadler, Busy Barns Adventure Farm
An energetic, high-interest elementary age agricultural lesson where students will interact with pigs and their producer. Swine Time will highlight lessons learned from the show, focusing on the function of these useful animals. Students will be able to identify the many food products and by-products derived from pigs.

Ballet Folklorico "Quezalli" de Veracruz

February 18, 2013
Grades K - 6
50 minute session - $200 fee - Available only to Arts4All participants.
Invite dancers from Ballet Folklorico "Quetzalli" de Veracruz to your school! The company will perform selected material from their main stage show. Their visual fiesta of culture and folklore features many regional dances of old Mexico in particular, their home state of Veracruz (birthplace of the world famous "La Bamba"). The music, performed live on authentic stringed instruments punctuates the meticulous movement, colorful clothing and perfect pulse established by the dancers. A study guide will be available so that you may prepare your students for this experience in advance.

Alphabet Soup Scramble

A workshop to complement "Martha Speaks"
Offered - February and March 2013
Grades K-4 - 60 min. sessions
$75 fee per session or $150 per day (2 or more consecutive sessions)
Presented by Young Auditorium's Education and Outreach Coordinator (WI Certified Teacher)
When Martha ate some alphabet soup, the letters went to her brain instead of her stomach! Now she just can't stop talking. This workshop expands on this idea, challenging students to create their own vocabulary list by unscrambling some "alphabet soup." The workshop facilitator then leads students in the development of their own unique story starring Martha and using all of that great new vocabulary. The class is left with an original story that, with their teacher's help, can be turned into a class book. This workshop will be modified to meet the needs of students at each grade level (K-4).

Milton House Field Trip

2012-2012 School Year
Grades K-12
Call 608-868-7772 for fee information
Extend your classroom studies by attending Rosa Parks or Young Abe Lincoln at Young Auditorium and then take a field trip to The Milton House (nearby on Hwy 26). Designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service for its role in the Underground Railroad, The Milton House offers a unique experience for your students! Call 608-868-7772 or visit www.miltonhouse.org for more information or to make group reservations for a tour.

Basic Drama Games and Theatre Etiquette

Offered - upon request throughout the school year
Grades K-12 - 45-60 min. sessions
$75 fee per session or $150 per day (2 or more consecutive sessions)
Presented by young Auditorium's Education and Outreach Coordinator (WI Certified Teacher)
Prepare your students for a live performance with this workshop that introduces theatre etiquette through basic drama games. Students will learn about pantomime, improvisation, character expression and body movement in a fun, interactive and inclusive manner. This workshop will be modified to meet the age and experience of your students.

Upon request, a session for small school groups and home school groups may be scheduled at Young Auditorium on the morning of the performance that your group is attending. The fee for a session at Young Auditorium is $2 per participant.