Butler Arts Center

Butler Arts Center

Since 1991, the Butler Arts Center has presented curriculum-based, culturally diverse, fully accessible, and age appropriate performances and programs to all-aged audiences.  Live performances and programs enrich audiences with a variety of learning styles and approaches, exposing and introducing

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The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System

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Program Description

When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic inter-planetary field trip! But when rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart, our young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the solar system… Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in Theatreworks USA’s new musical

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Program Detail

Program type: Field Trip
Artistic Discipline: Music, Storytelling, Theatre
Subject: Fine Arts: Music, Fine Arts: Theatre, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies
Population Served Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Bilingual: No
Available times:

10:00 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

Length of :Program 60 Minutes
Location(s):

Clowes Memorial Hall

4602 Sunset Avenue

Indianapolis, IN 46208

Fees / Ticketing:

General Public: $15

Registered School Groups: Adult $15, Student $8

IDOE STANDARDS

SCIENCE:
Standard 2 - Earth & Space Science
ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS (K-5):
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.3 – Vocabulary in Literature and NF Texts: Build appreciation and understanding of literature and nonfiction texts by determining or clarifying the meanings of words and their uses
SL.3 – Comprehension: Develop and apply active listening and interpretation skills using various strategies
ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS (6-12):
RL.4 – Connection of Ideas: Build comprehension and appreciation of literature by connecting various literary works and analyzing how medium and interpretation impact meaning
FINE ARTS: THEATRE:
Anchor Standard 7 – Perceive and analyze artistic work: Theatre artists reflect to understand the impact of drama processes and theatre experiences.
FINE ARTS: VISUAL ARTS:
Anchor Standard 11 – Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding: People develop ideas and understandings of society, culture, and history through their interactions with and analysis of art.

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
Provides study guides for teachers and or students: Yes
Provides tools to assess student learning (workshops and residencies): 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

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“Thank you very much for offering this educational experience! He kept the attention of the audience with the costume, acting and visuals while still able to teach some very important concepts (STEM).”

“Excellent show! I felt like we were watching a Broadway performance for kids. Very talented cast!”

“All trips to Clowes have been successful. Well organized getting buses in and out and the shows have been great.”

“A beloved series came to life right before our eyes!”

“I think the staff at Butler do a fantastic job! It is always very organized”

“It was the first time most of our students had been to Clowes and many the first time at a live theater production. They really enjoyed seeing the book come to life! We had also really enjoyed the Eric Carle show when it was based on his higher-leveled books.”

“My students learned how to attend a live show.”

“My students were so engaged. Laughing and loving it. Especially the dragon! It made for a class discussion about times we have been scared.”

“I am trying to develop a love of books with my students, so seeing the play definitely helped with this. For “Read-in Day” I asked the students to bring in their favorite book to share and one of my students brought in the Stinky Cheese Man. He asked his mom to buy it for him.”

“Wonderful seats! The kids were able to interact with the characters!”

“Very organized field trip experience and the programs are always top notch! Thank you for providing these opportunites for students.”

“This was our first field trip and it was a great success! Thank you for having us!”

“Great customer service, great performance! Very accommodating!”

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