Our Earth, What a Gas! at the Publick Playhouse, May 6

Our Earth, What a Gas! at the Publick Playhouse, May 6

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Midweek Matinee
Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at 10:15 am & 12 noon
Our Earth, What a Gas!

The Grand Falloons use their former career with the Big Apple Circus to examine the bubble of our atmosphere, what we need to survive in it, and the carbon/oxygen/hydrogen exchange between plant and animal kingdoms. Circus skills, Vaudeville routines, and song and dance numbers engage the audience in how litter, pollution, and other wasted resources threaten life. The program represents a collaboration with several museums and other non-profit organizations to produce an entertaining program based on earth science curriculum standards for public schools. Dishing up intriguing facts with laughter and fun, the Grand Falloons help start their young audiences on a life-long journey of awareness of our limited resources and the part everyone plays in keeping nature’s balance.
Curriculum Connections: earth science, health, biology, recycling, theatre arts
Recommended for grade K-6 Tickets: $8; $6/groups of 20 or more

Salsa Cinderella at the Publick Playhouse, Apr 16

Salsa Cinderella at the Publick Playhouse, Apr 16

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Tiny Tots Thursday
Thursday, April 16, 2015, at 9:30 & 11:15
Salsa Cinderella

The classic tale is presented with whimsy, beautiful puppets, and a Latin twist. Grey Seal Puppets goes south of the border to have Cinderella dance to a salsa beat, as the pungent Onion and Garlic Stepsisters try to keep the Pepper Prince from finding his true love. Kids learn about Latin foods and pick up some Spanish words while delighting in this ageless story of dreams coming true.
Recommended for pre-K-2
Tickets: $5/person

Slim Bodyology: FANTASTIC YOU at the Publick Playhouse, Mar 31

Slim Bodyology: FANTASTIC YOU at the Publick Playhouse, Mar 31

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Midweek Matinee
Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at 10:15 am & 12 noon
Slim Bodyology: FANTASTIC YOU

Nationally renowned Slim Goodbody performs an amazing health and body musical that introduces children to the Heart-the greatest pump in the world; Brain-body control center; Lungs-the breath of life; Bones & Muscles-the team that hustles; Senses-the sensational five; and Digestive System- the energy factor. Song, dance and lots of audience participation highlight the importance of nutrition, fitness, hygiene, and a positive self-image. “Great program for our curriculum, everything we study in our Body Unit.” Meadowland Elementary, Sandusky, Ohio

Curriculum Connections: science, health, nutrition, fundamentals of anatomy, fitness, hygiene

Recommended for grades K-8
Tickets: $8; $6/groups of 20 or more

Berenstain Bears LIVE! at the Publick Playhouse, Mar 20

Berenstain Bears LIVE! at the Publick Playhouse, Mar 20

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Midweek Matinee
Friday, March 20, 2015, at 10:15 am & 12 noon
Berenstain Bears LIVE!

Following their hit off-Broadway run in New York and based on the award-winning book series, everyone’s favorite bear family arrives at the Playhouse to sing and dance through a life full of complications. Brother Bear’s grades are slipping, Sister Bear still has a few things to learn about making new friends, and Papa Bear just can’t stop eating junk food. But we can always depend on Mama Bear and her loving patience to help set things right. “A fantastic experience for kids!” NYTheatre.com

Curriculum Connections: literature based, theatre arts, language arts, social studies, health and physical education, relationships

Recommended for grades Pre-K-2

Tickets: $8; $6/groups of 20 or more

Four Score and Seven Years Ago at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 26

Four Score and Seven Years Ago at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 26

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Midweek Matinee
Thursday, February 26, 2015, at 10:15 am & 12 noon
Four Score and Seven Years Ago

Lemuel has escaped slavery in Georgia and finds a new life in Gettysburg, but his ideas about the North and the South are challenged when he unexpectedly befriends Jacob, a young Confederate soldier. Understanding and empathy combat racial prejudice when these young men realize that fighting back is not the path to peaceful resolution, and that each has much to teach each other about bravery and loyalty. Gary Blackman, ArtsPower’s producer, says “By encouraging young people to see history through the eyes of characters who endured and succeeded despite facing tremendous adversity, children are able see new possibilities in their own lives.”
Curriculum Connections: American history, relationships, language arts, music
Recommended for grades 3-8
Tickets: $8; $6/groups of 20 or more