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Bringing National Caliber Theatre to Your School

Set the Stage for Learning

Fall 2009

(K - 5)

The Jungle Book

We support your curriculum. Theatre IV, founded in 1975 in Richmond, Virginia, tours directly to your school with plays and musicals carefully correlated to your state standards and curriculum. Most importantly, we support teaching the whole child. Students will be delighted as they are entertained by the lessons taught. Bring the same outstanding award-winning productions presented in national venues, like the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, to your school for a fraction of the cost! The very affordable, grant-subsidized fee is $650 - $850 per in-school performance and includes your study guide and question and answer session. Two performances per day required.

Only need one performance?

You can share the day with a “buddy” school by block booking one school at each performance with no limit on your audience size. Travel expenses and some restrictions may apply.

Our plays support the teaching of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL). All titles and tours in this brochure are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Call Jeanie Rule to book your best date today! (800) 235 - 8687 (804) 783 - 1688 Extension 30

Book and Lyrics by Scott Wichmann Music by Julie Fulcher Adapted from the book by Rudyard Kipling

In this original musical adaptation of Kipling’s classic, Mowgli learns the ‘Laws’ of the jungle and the meaning of friendship from Bagheera, the black panther, and Baloo, the lovable bear. Cheer as Mowgli faces his fears and foils his nemesis the tiger Shere Khan. Language Arts, Literary Classic, Reading, Science, History, Music, Character Development Supports the Teaching of VA SOL: English: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.8, 1.1, 1.2 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.9, 2.1,2.2, 2.3, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6 History K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, 1.1, 1.6, 1.10, 2.10, 3.5, 3.10, USI.2 Science :K.2, K.4, K.6, K.8, 1.5, 1.7, 2.5, 2.8, 3.1, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.8, 3.10, 4.5, 5.5

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs By Bruce Craig Miller and Ford Flannagan

This musical adaptation of the classic Grimm’s fairy tale features a script with lovable characters portrayed by an ensemble of live actors and wonderful puppets. Follow along as Snow White meets her pint-sized friends, takes the apple from the Evil Queen, receives a kiss from the Prince, and lives happily ever after. This faithful rendition of the fairy tale will inspire young audiences to read the original. Folk Tales, Language Arts, History, Multi-Cultural, Tales of Other Lands, Family Ties Supports the Teaching of these VA SOL: English: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.8, 1.1, 1.2 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.9, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6 History : K.1, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.7, K.8, 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, 1.7, 1.10, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.7 – 2.9, 3.3, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.10, VS.2

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“Everything is always top of the line. We are always confident that your shows will be educational, entertaining and professional. Thanks again for quality children’s theatre!” Teacher Raleigh, NC

Fall 2009

(K - 5)

Ben Franklin and His Kite By Scott Wichmann

Take an “enlightening” journey into the experiment that changed the course of history! Over 250 years ago, (in June of 1752, to be precise), Ben Franklin “shocked” the world with his discovery that lightning held electricity - and thus rendered scientists “thunderstruck”! This entertaining and educational play brings the history and science curriculum to life. Contains information from the SOL for Science in all elementary grades.

Hugs Kisses and

Avai for F lable A SPRI LL or NG!

Produced by Theatre IV, Prevent Child Abuse Virginia and the Virginia Department of Social Services

Biography, History, Government, Language Arts, Science Supports the Teaching of VA SOL: English: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.8, 1.1, 1.2 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.9, 2.1,2.2, 2.3, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6 Science:K.3, 1.2, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 4.3, 5.2, 5.3, 4.1, 4.3, 5.3, History :K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.5, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.9, 1.10, 2.3, 2.11, 3.10, 3.11, VS.1, USI.1, USI.6

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Book, Music and Lyrics by Paul Deiss

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow has been at the top of the list of great stories for almost 200 years! Thrill and perhaps chill your audience (although it’s not too scary for little ones) with Theatre IV’s masterful musical retelling of this lively legend. Folk Tales, Language Arts, Literary Classic, Reading, History, Music, Character Development Supports VA SOL: English: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.8, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.9, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6 History: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.7, K.8, 1.1, 1.10, 2.10, 3.12, USI.1, USI.5

“We can always count on Theatre IV for a wonderfully well-prepared production that holds student interest, kindles enthusiasm for learning and invigorates our instructional program. -Principal,Waynesboro,VA

This enjoyable, age appropriate musical play sensitively introduces good touch, bad touch and secret touch concepts to elementary school students and is proven to teach personal body safety lessons across the grade levels. Appropriate for Kindergarten through Fifth Grade

Principally funded by The Virginia Department of Social Services

Grant-subsidized fee of $150 - $350 per performance. Minimum audience of approximately 300 students required for grant.

Script, Study Guide and Counselor/Parent Information available online at

www.TheatreIV.org Family Ties, Language Arts, Prevention, Self-Esteem, Character Development Supports VA SOL: English: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.8, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.9, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6

“The message was clear and child-centered and easily understood.” Teacher, Richmond City

“The performance grabs and keeps the children’s attention. It is written in a way that is sensitive to the issue.” School Counselor, Fairfax County

Spring 2010

(Grades K - 5)

The Boy Who Cried Wolf Adapted from Aesop’s Fable by Scott Wichmann; Music by Julie Fulcher

When a boy, the head shepherd of the fabulous land of Huddlesunk, cries “Wolf!” one too many times he learns the consequences of his actions and vows to be truthful and kind ever after. Folk Tales, Language Arts, History, Music, Reading, Character Development Supports VA SOL: English: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.8, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.9, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6 History: K.6, K.7, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.9

Lyle, Lyle Crocodile Book, Music and Lyrics by Bruce Craig Miller

Based on the timeless picture books by Bernard Waber, Theatre IV’s production of this crowd-pleasing musical has been taking the country by storm for many years. Join young Josh Primm as he moves to New York City, and share magical adventures with his loving parents, his stage-struck nemesis Hector P. Valenti, his rambunctious new friends, his persnickety neighbor, Mr. Grumps, and his misfit (but oh so special) reptilian pet – Lyle! Art, Family Ties, Language Arts, Literary Classic, Music, Reading, Character Development Supports the Teaching of VA SOL: English: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.8, 1.1, 1.2 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.9, 2.1,2.2, 2.3, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6

“Great teacher’s guide! My class enjoyed using it to prepare for the performance, which they loved!” Teacher Richmond,VA

Spring 2010

(Grades K - 5)

Patchwork – The Little House Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder By Bruce Craig Miller

Laura Ingalls Wilder’s tales of outdoor adventure and pioneer spirit will inspire your students as they have millions of boys and girls for over 70 years. Born in 1867, Laura traveled across America’s rolling plains in the back of a covered wagon. The Wilders created patchwork quilts that would later help inspire her time-honored books. Join the Ingalls (Pa, Ma, Mary and Laura, of course) in this adventure (authorized by the Laura Ingalls Estate) as they cross the wild and often perilous frontier, facing the hardships and the triumphs of the wondrous new land, with sometimes only their faith and the love of family to sustain them. Family Ties, Self Esteem, Language Arts, History, Biography, Women’s Studies Supports VA SOL: English: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.8, 1.1,1.2 1.3, 1.4,1.7,1.9, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.2, 5.3,5.5, 5.6 History: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.5, K.6, K.7, 1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.9, 2.12, 3.3, VS.1, US1.2, US1.3, US1.4, USI.8

The Velveteen Rabbit By Thomas Hammond; Music and Lyrics by Ron Barnett

“What is Real? When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real.” The power of play and childhood fancy, the pure light of unconditional love –these timeless forces illuminate our faithful rendering of Margery Williams’ tale of friendship and the passing of time. A lovely score and detailed period costumes will transport your audience back to the beginning of the last century.

Art, Language Arts, Literary Classic, Music, Reading Supports the Teaching of VA SOL: English: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.8, 1.1, 1.2 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.9, 2.1,2.2, 2.3, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6 History: K.1, 1.1

Spring 2010

(Grades 3-12)

I Have a Dream:

The Life and Times of Martin Luther King, Jr. By Bruce Craig Miller

Encourage your elementary students to think and write about the woman who has most effectively expanded their lives through the arts. Students can write a paragraph telling us what each woman has contributed. All nominated women will be invited to attend a special performance in Richmond of Theatre IV’s The Sound of Music. For full guidelines, instructions and additional information visit

This compelling dramatization of the life and times of one of the most influential and charismatic leaders of the “American Century” and the Civil Rights Movement will inspire your students as they experience this great leader’s struggle and his dream of lifting “our nation from the quicksand of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood.” Biography, Language, History, Multi-Cultural, Public Speaking, Reading, Self-Esteem, Character Development Supports VA SOL: History: 3.7, 3.9, 3.11, 3.12, VS.1, VS.9, USII.1, USII.7, USII.8, CE.3, CE.9 English: 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6, 6.2, 6.4, 6.5, 7.1, 7.2, 7.5, 8.3, 8.5, 8.6, 9.3, 9.5, 10.6, 11.6, 12.6

Buffalo Soldier

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Submission Deadline: November 2, 2009. Submissions cannot be returned. Late submissions cannot be accepted.

BRING ONE OF VIRGINIA’S

MOST HONORED PLAYWRIGHTS TO YOUR SCHOOL

Book, Music and Lyrics by Bruce Craig Miller

Based on the true story of our nation’s longest-surviving Buffalo Soldier and veteran of the Spanish-American War, this dramatic play with music tells the heroic story of the brave soldiers of the 9th and 10th Cavalries, who served our country well with little of the recognition they deserved. In 1996, Buffalo Soldier was one of twelve plays selected as the Best American Plays for Young Audiences and has been performed at the Pentagon in honor of African American History Month. Buffalo Soldier was written by our artistic director, Bruce Craig Miller, and developed with support from Lila Wallace-Reader’s Digest New Works for Young Audiences, a program of the Lila Wallace-Reader’s Digest Fund. Biography, Family Ties, History, Multi-Cultural, Music Supports the Teaching of VA SOL: English: 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6, 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2,7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 9.3, 9.5, 10.6, 11.6, 12.6 History: 3.12,VS.1, VS.9, USI.9, USII.1, USII.2, USII.3, USII.4, USII.7, CE.1, CE.3, CE.4, VUS.1

Inspire your students’ imagination and enthusiasm for writing Interactive, fun, and energetic 30 to 50 minute assemblies Supports Virginia’s curriculum and Standards of Learning An affiliate of the Kennedy Center’s Partners in Education program Bruce Craig Miller is the author of over 30 award-winning plays and recipient of the 2008 Governor’s Award for the Arts, and of the Excellence in Arts Instruction Award from the Virginia Board of Education and the Virginia Commission for the Arts. Your students will be inspired as Mr. Miller discusses his childhood as a playwright-to-be and shares the sources of his ideas and inspirations. Using scenic elements, colorful costumes and compelling props, Mr. Miller will present dramatic and musical selections from his award-winning work sure to stir imaginations and encourage enthusiasm for writing.

For fees and schedule, contact Jeanie Rule

(800) 235 - 8687 www.TheatreIV.org

Spring 2010

(Grades 3 - 12)

Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad Book and Lyrics by Douglas Jones Music by Ron Barnett

This stirring drama with music is a classic tribute to the great American who freed herself and hundreds of her people from the bonds of slavery. As Harriet and her friend Sarah Bradford narrate her adventurous life, we share in the joys, sorrows, and challenges faced by this brave woman who changed the world through her courage. Share her adventurous life with your students in this accurate and deeply moving musical history lesson. Family Ties, History, Biography, Multi-Cultural, Music, Self Esteem, Women’s Studies Supports VA SOL: English 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6, 6.4, 7.5, 8.3, 9.5, 10.6, 12.6 History: 3.7, 3.11, 3.12, VS.1, US1.1, US1.2, US1.8, CE.3, 9.9, 11.6, 11.18

“A SUPERB Performance! Principal, Norton,VA

“Excellent in every way!” Teacher, Halifax County,VA

“It never ceases to amaze me how wonderful any production is that comes from Theatre IV.” Teacher, Stafford County,VA

Enhance your curriculum. Excite your students. Reading Readiness Exploring Historical Events Celebrating Cultural Heritage

Theatre IV’s

45 to 55 minute plays have it all! Colorful sets Authentic costumes Casts of professional actors and these Educational Extras

Classroom Connection Study Guides

providing worksheets, activities and suggestions for carrying the educational theme of the play across the curriculum

Question and Answer Periods

following each performance, led by cast members prepared to reinforce the play’s instructional points

Educational Website

with photos and study guides for classroom use and to encourage parental involvement

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