Tag Archives: Midweek Matinee

Madre Africa – African Heritage in Latin America at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 5

Madre Africa – African Heritage in Latin America at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 5

Midweek Matinee: Education on Stage
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 10:15 am & 12 noon

Madre Africa – African Heritage in Latin America

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Description: Learn how African cultures influenced and inspired fascinating rhythms, instruments and musical styles, such as candombe, festejo, tango, and salsa. As we travel through South America and the Caribbean, hear how each country developed its own blend of cultural and religious traditions while sharing a similar African heritage. Tracing migration through music, geography and social studies become lively subjects that are especially relevant in today’s diverse school and work environments! This fast paced musical tour is interactive with clapping, dancing and African-style call and response. Audience members can join the group on stage to try instruments and dance steps.

Recommended for grades K-5. Curriculum Connections: History, Language Arts.

Tickets: $8/person, $6/groups of 20 or more

The Shoemaker and the Christmas Elves at the Publick Playhouse, Dec 10

The Shoemaker and the Christmas Elves at the Publick Playhouse, Dec 10

Midweek Matinee: Education on Stage
Monday, December 10, 2018 at 10:15 am & 12 noon

The Shoemaker and the Christmas Elves

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Description: This heartwarming holiday musical gives a yuletide spin to the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Delight in Virginia Rep’s rendition of this magical story of a poor shoemaker and the magical elves who show him the true meaning of Christmas.

Recommended for grades K-5. Curriculum Connections: Language Arts, Social Studies, Music, World Languages.

Tickets: $8/person, $6/groups of 20 or more

Twas the Night Before Christmas at the Publick Playhouse, Dec 6

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at the Publick Playhouse, Dec 6

Midweek Matinee: Education on Stage
Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 10:15 am & 12 noon

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Description: Inspired by the timeless poem and by the real life of its author, Clement Moore, this hilarious musical introduces Santa in a particularly beneficent light. This Virginia Rep classic has been charming audiences nationwide for many years.

Recommended for grades K-5. Curriculum Connections: Language Arts, Social Studies, History.

Tickets: $8/person, $6/groups of 20 or more

A Dickens Tale at the Publick Playhouse, Dec 4

A Dickens Tale at the Publick Playhouse, Dec 4

Midweek Matinee: Education on Stage
Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 10:15 am & 12 noon

A Dickens Tale

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Description: See Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol” come to life with Bright Star Theatre’s production. Join old Scrooge, bumbling Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and Jacob Marley to discover the true meaning of the season.

Recommended for grades K-8. Curriculum Connections: Language Arts, Character Education.

Tickets: $8/person, $6/groups of 20 or more

Wytold: The Science of Sound at the Publick Playhouse, Nov 28

Wytold: The Science of Sound at the Publick Playhouse, Nov 28

Midweek Matinee: Education on Stage
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 10:15 am & 12 noon

Wytold: The Science of Sound

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Description: Electric cellist-composer Wytold blends classical techniques with live looping to create interactive musical adventures featuring inventive remixes and original works. By exploring the relationship between the science of waves and musical scales, students learn how basic patterns in the world can create exciting and dynamic music. This production from Artivate has students interact to use their new knowledge to create a short musical piece together as a group.

Recommended for grades 3-8. Curriculum Connections: Social Studies, Music, Mathematics, Science, Technology.

Tickets: $8/person, $6/groups of 20 or more