Themselves has developed two popular, curriculum-based narratives, drawn from events in historical journals and records, and enhanced with period music and costumes. Members of Themselves have performed for the Lincoln Center Student Program, Connecticut Ballet’s In-School program, Bridgeport’s Discovery Museum, Yale University, the Connecticut Historical Society, and children’s theater production tours. They have extensive educational backgrounds with experience teaching music, theater, and dance in public and private schools.
An Immigrant’s Story (Grades K-12; K can be included when grades 1& 2 are included)
Using costumes, props, and the distinctive music and dance of Ireland, Themselves brings to life the tale of a young, 19th century Irish woman who leaves the devastation of the Potato Famine and journeys to America. An Immigrant’s Story retells the oral history of one family as it examines the complex personal, cultural, and political issues involved in the decision to leave one’s homeland and adapt to a new environment. This interactive program, adapted for each age group, invites participants to sing along, answer questions, and even try the harp. Length: 45 minutes
Single Performance: $1,310
Back to Back Performances: $1,540
The Oregon Trail-A Tale of Westward Expansion (Grades 3-6)
The story of a 13 year old girl’s experiences traveling by wagon train with her family from Independence, Missouri to the lush farmlands of Oregon. Period songs, costumes, props, journal entries and scenes all contribute to a tale of a remarkable journey, in which a vast and awesome wilderness is crossed and a new understanding of courage, perseverance and interdependence is gained. Length: 45 minutes.
The Road to Revolution: One Family’s Struggle in Colonial Connecticut (Grades 3-6)
An 18th century family confronts growing disagreement over the meaning of Liberty, Loyalty, and good Government in the years leading up to the Revolutionary War. Discover the impact on Colonial families resulting from events such as the Stamp Act and the meeting of the First Continental Congress. Length: 45 minutes
Single Performance: $1,135
Back to Back Performances: $1,415
Choose any two programs in one day $1755
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Curriculum Links:
Social Studies, Language Arts, Music, Dance, Theater
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WEBSITE: http://www.ThemselvesCT.com
Young Audiences Arts for Learning Connecticut: Our mission is to integrate the arts into the lives of children in educational and community settings. Our vision for Connecticut is that all children realize their potential through the arts; that the arts are valued for their ability to improve our schools and communities; that, by participation in the arts, children come to understand and value themselves, their neighbors, and the world cultures they share.
We are an Affiliate of VSA arts… an international nonprofit organization that is creating a society where all people with disabilities learn through, participate in, and enjoy the arts.
We offer educational classroom workshops, school cultural programs, school arts programs, assembly programs, arts integration programs, artist in residence programs – bringing theater, music, drama, puppetry, visual arts, storytelling, drawing, painting, history and cultural arts to the classroom.