The School Matinee Series is sponsored in part by
Ohio Arts Council and Honda of America Foundation

All shows begin at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. 
unless otherwise noted

Toying With Science
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Target Audience:  3rd-6th Grades
Performed by:  Garry Krinsky

Curriculum Connections: Science, Music, Problem-solving
Toying with Science is a fast-paced, varied and dynamic program. It combines circus skills, mime, original music, and audience involvement in the exploration of the scientific principles of gravity, leverage, fulcrums, and simple machines. Garry and his audience investigate basic scientific information and delve into the imaginations of scientists who have played important roles in the exploration and discovery of concepts that define our world. Garry brings a number of science-based toys to life with motion, music, humor and insight. He grants audience members a chance at stardom by inviting a few to join him on stage and participate in juggling or balancing activities with his playful guidance. His original, up-beat songs offer additional information on fulcrums, levers and basic mechanics. He impresses upon his audience the idea that by mastering simple scientific concepts, one can produce terrific results. For example, the ability to find the center of gravity is demonstrated when he balances multiple ladders, topped with a giant beach umbrella on his chin at the same time! As personable as he is professional, Garry consistently dissolves the boundary between himself and the audience, making for a truly unique experience.

Click, Clack, Moo
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Target Audience:  K-2nd Grades
Performed by: TheatreWorksUSA

Curriculum Connections: Literature Based, Communication & Language Arts, Music, Current Issues, Relationships & Family
"Cows that type? Hens on strike! Whoever heard of such a thing!" When Farmer Brown’s granddaughter comes for a visit, he declares the farm a "tech-free zone," confiscating her laptop from cows who use it to type messages requesting blankets. Farmer Brown declares, "No blankets!" So the cows strike and the chickens join them. No blankets: no milk, no eggs! Will Farmer Brown give in? Will Jenny get her computer back? Find out in this "mooooo-ving" new musical about negotiation and compromise, based on the Caldecott Honor Book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin.

For Study Guide:
For study guide information visit www.theatreworksusa.org 

Four Score & Seven Years Ago
Friday, February 26, 2010
Target Audience:  3rd-6th Grades
Performed by: ArtsPower

Curriculum Connections: Family Relationships, Historical, Language/Communications Skills, Multi-Cultural, Musical, Values-Based
To young Lemuel, who has escaped slavery in Georgia, life in Gettysburg is everything he had dreamed it would be. His ideas about the North and the South, as well as what it means to be a free man, are challenged when he unexpectedly befriends Jacob, a young Confederate soldier. The two men may be of different races and on different sides of the Civil War, but they have much to teach each other about bravery and loyalty in ArtsPower’s exciting and suspenseful musical.

Lyle, Lyle Crocodile
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Target Audience:  K-2nd Grades
Performed by: Theatre IV

Curriculum Connections: Art, Family Ties, Language Arts, Literary Classic, Music, Reading, Character Development
Based on the timeless picture books by Bernard Waber, Theatre IV’s production of this crowd-pleasing musical has been taking the country by storm for many years.  Join young Josh Primm as he moves to New York City and share magical adventures with his loving parents, his stage-struck nemesis Hector P. Valenti, his rambunctious new friends, his persnickety neighbor Mr. Grumps, and his misfit (but oh so special) reptilian pet – Lyle!

Central Ohio Symphony Orchestra
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
1 pm ONLY
Target Audience: 4th-5th Grades
Performed by: COSO

Curriculum Connections: Music
The Palace Theatre is pleased to present this special School Matinee to all fourth and fifth grade students. The Central Ohio Symphony Orchestra offers educational programs, which receive broad community support. These talented musicians will present an age-appropriate concert that is sure to be a stirring experience, promoting musical education and a lifelong love of music. The talent and dedication of the Central Ohio Symphony’s musicians will be an inspiration to aspiring musicians and to the audience at large.

Sponsors for the school series include:  
Ohio Arts Council and
Honda of America Foundation

Admission is $3.50 per student and 
chaperone unless otherwise noted
Teachers are free of charge