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

Murder on the Orient Express Student Matinees

Program description

ABOUT THE SHOW
A luxury train trapped in a snowdrift, a dining car full of glamorous passengers, a dead body with multiple stab wounds, a suspicious intruder who keeps disappearing, and mysterious links to a far-distant murder case. Hercule Poirot, the world’s greatest detective, must interrupt his holiday to solve this fiendishly intricate and clever plot—before the snow is cleared and the train moves on. A golden-age detective story springs to life from the pages of the world’s best-selling author.

Murder on the Orient Express is on the OneAmerica Mainstage.

Booking / scheduling contact

Sarah Geis

 sgeis@irtlive.com

Program detail
Artistic discipline: Theatre
Cultural Origin:
Program type: Field Trip
Population served: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Subject: Language Arts
Bilingual: No
Available dates:

10:00AM on March 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 24

Length of program: 2 hours
Location(s):

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

Fees / Ticketing:

$10 for students and teachers
$16 for non-educator chaperones
One complimentary adult for every 15 student seats purchased
Financial assistance is available

IDOE STANDARDS

ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS (6-12):
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 analyzing, inferring, and drawing conclusions about literary elements, themes, and central ideas
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 various literary works and analyzing how medium and interpretation impact meaning
RV.3 – Vocabulary in Literature and NF Texts: Build comprehension and appreciation of literature and nonfiction texts by determining or clarifying figurative, connotative, and technical meanings
SL.2 – Discussion and Collaboration: Refine and apply reciprocal communication skills by participating in a range of collaborative discussions
ML.1 – Learning Outcomes for Media Literacy: Develop and enhance understanding of the roles of media and techniques and strategies used to achieve various purposes
ML.2 – Media Literacy: Analyze the purposes of media and the ways in which media can have influences

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