Just for Teachers

Roanoke Children's Theatre presents a unique way for your students to learn!

All of our shows offer student matinees that include art lessons and gallery tours of the Taubman Museum of Art that connect to the material in the play. Play and Fine Art Guides give you SOL related material that prepare your students for the field trip as well as lots of activities and discussion generators to do with your students after the event.

2010-2011 Season!
Student Matinees are $6.00 per ticket
$7.00 with Mini Art Museum Tour or lesson with PlayConnection
For more information please call 540 309-6802

• THE SECRET LIFE OF GIRLS
  By Linda Daughtery
  October 12-17, 2010
  “I’m going to tell you a secret—and I don’t want you to tell. The secret is about me—about my life—how it will never be the same again.” In this dramatization of teen-angst, , written by Linda Daugherty, The Secret Life of Girls opens a window into the tumultuous and destructive world of bullying. The play highlights the impact of cyber-bullying, mean-spirited behaviors through the use of cell phones, text messaging, e-mail and chat rooms.
  Student Matinees for grades 5-8 October 12-15 @ 9:30 & 11:30

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• NARNIA
  Based on THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE By C.S. Lewis
  Book by Jules Tasca; Music By Thomas Tierney; Lyrics By Ted Drachman
  December 3-22, 2010
  Four young adventurers playing hide and seek in the country home of an old professor stumble upon an enchanted wardrobe that will take them to places they never dreamed of. Stepping through the wardrobe door, they are whisked into the spectacular parallel universe known as Narnia – a fairytale land of magical proportions where woodland animals talk and mythological creatures roam…Join us as we journey to the ends of the world with this timeless classic that children cherish and adults adore.
  Student Matinees for grades K-6 December 7-9 & December 14-16 @ 9:30 & 11:30

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• TUCK EVERLASTING
  Based on the book by Natalie Babbitt; Adapted for the stage by Mark Frattaroli
  March 11-20, 2011
  Tuck Everlasting asks: If you could live forever, would you? Based on the book by Newbery Award-winning author Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting is the touching tale of young Winnie Foster and her adventure with the immortal Tucks. When Winnie happens across the Tucks in the forest, she also discovers their secret for everlasting life. As Winnie grows close to the Tucks, she must ultimately choose between mortality and their offer of eternal life. Tuck Everlasting spans generations with its thought-provoking story.
  Student Matinees for grades 3-9 March 9-11 & March 15-18 @ 9:30 & 11:30

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• IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE
  
  A World Premiere Based on the Book by Laura Joffe Nummeroff
  Adapted by Joan Cushing Music & Lyrics by Joan Cushing
  
  June 9-19, 2011
  
  Let's say you're standing around the kitchen, minding your own business, when a mouse in overalls wearing a backpack shows up. What would you do? See how a curious kid finds himself figure skating on scrub brushes, wrestling boa constrictors and climbing mountains when snack time goes from mishap to calamity faster than you can say cookie!
  
  School matinees for grades Pre K-5 May 31-June 3 @ 9:30 & 11:30& June 6-9 @ 9:30 & 11:30

Schedule ...Feel free to download a full copy of our season and schedule. We have included a sign up sheet, and mailing form.

On-Going ...

RCT offers a series of on-going programs at local schools:

Coming to your school: Cooking It!

Cooking It! is an original musical play designed to facilitate healthy eating and address childhood obesity. 
After a week long residency in an elementary school, actors from RCT and 4th grade, students will perform for the rest of the school.
Puppets, music, dance and fun are all entwined to teach youth that healthy eating can be as delicious as fast foods, sugary snacks and soda. Join "Brock Broccoli," "Brussel Sprout" and "Refined Sugar" as they engage your students in this unique participatory approach to a healthier school. Call (540) 309-6802 to bring Cooking It to your school. Cooking It is made possible by the support of Lewis Gale Hospital and Kroger Foods.

"Thanks so much for the opportunity for our school to participate with COOKING IT. What a great learning experience for our 5th grade students as well as PK-4th grades. We received many positive comments about the Friday performance. One of the lunch ladies mentioned an increase in the number of students choosing broccoli for lunch on Friday. It was a wonderful opprtunity. We'd love to do it again. It would be neat for students in the lower grades to have this same opportunity when they reach 5th grade." Susan Brown, Principal, Herman L. Horn Elementary

At Fallon Park Elem. School and Hurt Park Elementary School and Westside Elementary School, theatre games and story improvisations are used to bridge many different cultures and explore diversity.

At Cave Spring Elem. School the art of theatre is a component of a vibrant after-school enrichment program.

If you would like to sign up your school or class let us know. We are always happy to help out.