Indiana Repertory Theatre

Indiana Repertory Theatre

MISSION
Live theatre connects us to meaningful issues in our lives and has the power to shape the human experience. The mission of the Indiana Repertory Theatre is to produce top-quality, professional theatre and related activities, providing experiences that will engage, surprise, challenge, and entertain people throughout their lifetimes, helping us build a vital and vibrant community.

VISION
The Indiana Repertory Theatre will be a life-long destination of choice for an ever-expanding audience of all ages and backgrounds seeking enjoyable and meaningful experiences. Using theatre as a springboard for both personal reflection and community discussion, our productions and programs will inspire our neighbors to learn about themselves and others. As an arts leader in the state of Indiana, the IRT’s goal is to make Indiana a dynamic home of cultural expression, economic vitality, and a diverse, informed, and engaged citizenry.

EDUCATOR CONTACT INFO

sgeis@irtlive.com

http://www.irtlive.com

  140 W Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

317-916-4841

The Little Choo-Choo That Thinks She Can Student Matinees

Program description

ABOUT THE SHOW
A beloved story comes to life in front of your eyes as a young brother and sister, with nothing but their toy box and their own imaginations, invent a train full of friends and a big, big hill to get over. Making up the story as they go along, the two create a cast of colorful characters who try and try again until they have reached the other side of the hill. Introduce your students to the joyful experience of live theatre and the creativity of play!

The Little Choo-Choo That Thinks She Can is presented in our Cabaret theatre and features Storytime Seating, where students will sit in a carpeted area to be as close to the action as possible. Adults are encouraged to sit on the floor with their students; a limited number of chairs are available for adult patrons who are unable to do so.

Booking / scheduling contact

Kristen Carter

 kcarter@irtlive.com

Program detail
Artistic discipline: Theatre
Cultural Origin:
Program type: Field Trip
Population served: Pre-K, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Students with Disabilities
Subject: Fine Arts: Theatre, Social Emotional Learning
Bilingual: No
Available dates:

10:00AM on October 8, 9
10:00AM and 12:00PM on October 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18 and February 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28 and March 3, 4, 5, 6

Max number of students: 150
Length of program: 60 minutes
Location(s):

Indiana Repertory Theatre 140 W Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Fees / Ticketing:

$8 for students
$15 for adults
Financial assistance is available

IDOE STANDARDS

ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS (K-5):
RL.1 – Learning Outcome for Reading Literature: Read and comprehend a variety of literature independently and proficiently
RL.2 – Key Ideas and Textual Support: Build comprehension and appreciation of literature by identifying, describing, and making inferences about literary elements and themes
RL.3 – Structural Elements and Organization: Build comprehension and appreciation of literature, using knowledge of literary structure and point of view
RL.4 – Connection of Ideas: Build comprehension and appreciation of literature by connecting literary elements and themes and analyzing how sensory tools impact meaning
RV.1 – Learning Outcome for Reading Vocabulary: Build and apply vocabulary using various strategies and sources
RV.2 – Vocabulary Building: Use strategies to determine and clarify words and understand their relationships
SL.1 – Learning Outcome for Speaking and Listening: Develop and apply effective communication skills through speaking and active listening

Qualifications

Conducts educational programming for 2 or more years: Yes
Performs criminal background checks on staff with youth contact: Yes
Maintains general liability insurance: Yes
Three letters of recommendation / references available: Yes
Provides study guides for teachers and or students: Yes
Provides scholarship and reduced fees: Yes
Conducts ongoing assessments of program quality: Yes
Connects to State (IDOE) and/or Common Core Curriculum Standards: Yes