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Indiana’s own poet is celebrated in this character performance. Through Riley’s verses, students will meet some of the major influences on his imagination such as The Raggedy Man, ‘Lisabeth Ann, Li’l Orphan Annie, and the Goblins.

Ones and Twos

When it comes to the subject of math, the first thing students take to is pattern. As years go on, however, many youth never accurately learn or forget to apply pattern to more complex mathematical problems, leaving them behind the learning curve. Ones and Twos is a beat boxing workshop that incorporates math and human beat boxing, one of the subcultures of hip hop. This interactive workshop introduces pattern as a game by using numbers, symbolism, and onomatopoeia to turn math puzzles into musical compositions. The program promises that students will gain an understanding of the correlation between basic arithmetic, music, and pattern as it pertains to a form of composition.

The Wild Things of Sendak

Will Gould and Dave Hepler lead you on a journey into the works of Maurice Sendak that includes a wacky rendition of Where the Wild Things Are.

Masks, Mime, and Imagination

Reed Steele introduces students to the art of mime and the potential of expression and imagination. Mime, sign language, and audience participation combined with humor make this a memorable event. This program meets standards in 21st Century Skills, Communication, Critical Thinking, Flexible Themes, Life Skills

Seuss and Other Nonsense Stories

The works of three children’s authors are brought to life in this presentation of theatrical readings. Students will be introduced to the idea of nonsense poetry, and will enjoy the simple pleasure of silliness. This program meets standards in Language Arts, Listening & Speaking

Moving Through Science

Creative movement provides an opportunity to reach all learners, particularly the kinesthetic learner, in ways that allow them to process and retain information effectively and efficiently. In this workshop, teachers examine ways to enhance the teaching of science topics, such as the rainforest habitat, water cycle, rock cycle, plant life cycle, and states of matter, through movement. Participants explore how to involve students in active learning with Kennedy Center teaching artist, Kimberli Boyd, through warm-ups, improvisation, and simple structures for composing dances.

POPULAR CULTURE CHARACTERS

Grades K–2 Tuesdays, August 2018–May 2019 10, 10:45, and 11:30 a.m.; 12:15 p.m. 40 minutes, 30 students Every character has a story! In this interactive experience, students explore comic book characters and their “biographies.” They use art and literacy skills as they create a visual image of their character and construct his or her backstory.

Here Is My Magic Key

My basket of keys open an attic, a castle door, another dimension and more. Students literally hold the key to their imagination in the palms of their hands with this writing workshop. We explore the possibilities of these magic keys, focus on the senses in creating a story or poem together by the class, then students make up their own. “My key opens a haunted house. Beware. Take my key if you dare.” As we read, we pass the key –the gift of our imaginations– along. Led by Bonnie Maurer.

Inspired by the life of: T.S. Eliot

Young Actors Theatre will be using historical figures as the starting points for all of our Spring sessions. 7th- through 12th-grade students are invited to join the cast of our play inspired by the life of T.S. Eliot, and they will be encouraged to voice their own opinions and suggest ideas for their own characters. T.S. Eliot’s biography could lead a play in many different directions, but the idea we’ll be focusing on is that you can overcome your anxiety; you are not alone in how you feel. This class will be an interactive experience in storytelling, playwriting, and expressing characters and ideas as a group.

Preview Dress Performance: Camelot

We invite high school and college students to attend the preview dress rehearsal performance of our mainstage opera at no cost. This semester we are presenting Camelot by Lerner and Loewe.

Children's Opera: "The Three Little Hoosier Pigs"

The Indianapolis Opera Resident Artists present a children’s opera, The Three Little Hoosier Pigs. This original opera by Briana Sosenheimer takes traditional operatic music and sets it to English lyrics that tell the story of the Three Little Pigs. Instead of setting the opera in fairy tale land, the pigs live in Indiana, and their characters have fun Hoosier twists, such as an interest in farming, basketball, and show choir! The moral of the story focuses on working before playing, and not judging others by their outward appearances. (Spoiler alert: the wolf is a vegetarian!)

Arc Series: Adult Playwriting

Playwright-in-Residence and tenure track Ball State University professor Tom Horan teaches a detailed, creative, and active approach to writing, specifying techniques to tighten a script and drive the action to a compelling conclusion. To be considered for the class, submit a one page cover letter discussing your experience with theater and writing (if any), why you would like to take the class, and what you hope to get out of the class along with a ten-page sample of your work (either a short play or an excerpt from a longer play). Please note that the class is open to any and all writers interested in learning about playwriting; whether you’ve written in other forms, are new to playwriting, or you are already comfortable with playwriting, we welcome you! Send submissions to education@phoenixtheatre.org.

Arc Series: Young Adult Playwriting

Novice writers and budding professionals join Artistic Manager Chelsea Anderson for six classes on beginning playwriting. Students learn exercises and techniques to tighten their writing as well as workshop their work for practical application of theories presented. To be considered for the class, submit a five-page sample of your work. You may submit something you already have written, or request a prompt by emailing education@phoenixtheatre.org with Subject Line: “YA Playwriting.”

Early Childhood School & Outreach Programs

Whether it’s at the museum or in your classroom, we offer hands-on, exploratory and interactive programs on a variety of topics that provide your students a fun way to learn about Indiana’s art, history and STEM connections. Preschool Journeys This program combines exhibit exploration time with a STEAM-based program. Your students will take a journey through one of the museum’s exhibits to explore the space including real objects and artifacts from the museum’s collection. Our outreach program brings a piece of the exhibit to you! Young ones will be inspired by interactive story time and engage in hands-on STEAM exploration and creation. Preschool Journeys at the museum are 1 hour 15 min. in length. Outreach programs are 1 hour in length. In-museum cost: $6 per student/$6 per chaperone, free for teachers. This amount includes the exhibit tour/program only and does not include admission to the entire museum. Outreach cost: $150/1st session; $100/additional sessions. Playing with Patterns October 1 – December 21, 2018 After exploring Art of the Brick, the world’s largest exhibition of LEGO® art, students will be inspired to take part in hands on projects. They will not only become engineers with building blocks, but also artists and scientists as they create their own STEAM-based project. More than a Box October 1, 2018 – May 24, 2019 Imaginations will run wild in Cardboard Engineering — an experience dedicated to hands-on exploration and creation. Students will be inspired by engineering, art and objects throughout the gallery as well as a story time. Next its hands-on experiments and collaboration on STEAM based projects. Colors and Textures February 18 – June 21, 2019 Inspired by The Color of Style experience, students will observe colors and textures, and be introduced to new artists and designers. Following the exhibit exploration, students will collaborate on a hands-on creation and experience various sensory explorations such as color mixing and textile engineering. Ice Age Animals Step back in time with the help of Frozen Reign to see what life was like in the Ice Age in Indiana. Students will be introduced to many Ice Age animals and explore this interactive space. Next, students will be able to participate in hands-on experiments and STEAM-based projects. Nature Explorers Explore the basics of paleontology, archaeology and biology with a visit to the R.B. Annis Naturalist’s Lab. In this space, students will observe real artifacts and objects and work with a digital microscope called the Micro Eye. Next, they will have a chance to become the expert and participate in hands-on activities inspired by nature. Artful Play (outreach program only) Inspired by Hoosier artist Lois Main Templeton, students will be able to explore the world of abstract art and become an artist for the day. First, they’ll examine an artwork by Templeton and with the help of her book, “Who Makes the Sunrise?”, they’ll take part in interactive storytelling. Also, students will participate in several STEAM based activities and collaborate on a large art project.

rEvolve Series

Actor training for high school students age 13-18 Multiple weeks available for Spring Break and summer! Spend a week at Phoenix! Join us for a five-day actor program focusing on techniques necessary to excel in professional theatre. Students hone their craft in acting, voice/dialects, and movement through exercises and professional feedback. What to Expect: 8:45am Drop off 9:00-11:00am First Class 11:00-11:30am Lunch 11:30-1:30pm Second Class 1:30-1:50pm Break 1:50-3:50pm Third Class 4:00pm Pick up Classes: Meisner-based Actor Trainer Practice tools to become a more open, genuine actor, ready for anything! Voice Find your voice as an actor and singer, practice strong diction & projection, and explore commonly used dialects. Movement for the Actor Stage combat, Linklater technique, Viewpoints and more to develop your physical expression.

Entr'Acte Series: Auditioning

Phoenix Theatre Artistic Director Bill Simmons leads this workshop for pre-professional/college and adult actors looking to improve their auditioning skill. Learn specific techniques for preparing an audition, presenting your best self, and taking direction in the room.

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