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325 STATE STREET, NEW LONDON, CT 860.444.7373, ext. 1 www.gardearts.org GENERAL INFORMATION Shows fill up fast. To guarantee seating, book your tickets today by calling our Box Office at (860) 444-7373, extension 1, or email boxoffi[email protected]. Group Tickets Price $9 per person - Groups of 15 or more $11 per person - Groups of less than 15 One Free Chaperone Ticket will be given for each group of 15 paid admissions. Additional chaperone tickets are available at the student rate. Special Assistance The Garde is equipped with wheelchair seating positions and accessible bathrooms. Wireless listening systems are available by reservation. Please indicate special needs at the time of your reservation. Wheelchair seating is available in the orchestra only. Please Note Due to time constraints the Garde requires that students arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to performance time. All Schooltime performances are approximately 60 minutes in length. Directions From Hartford/Colchester Route 2, Route 11, Route 85 and down Broad Street, cross Huntington Street onto Governor Winthrop Boulevard. From I-95 North Exit 83, down Huntington Street, left onto State Street. From I-95 South Exit 84 South, down Eugene O’Neill Drive, turn right onto State Street. About the Bob’s Discount Furniture Schooltime Performance Series Part of our comprehensive arts education programming for children and students, each year the Schooltime Performance Series brings thousands of students–grades K-12–from the region to the Garde for curriculum-based professional theater and arts performances during the school day. These shows are presented by some of the nation’s finest educationally-based touring theater and dance companies. Performance Series at the Historic Garde Theater 2017-2018 SCHEDULE YOUR REGIONAL NON-PROFIT HOME FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, CINEMA & EDUCATION
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SchooltimeSchooltimePerformance Series
Six live performing arts events specifically designed for your students from
Pre-K to 12th Grade
325 STATE STREET NEW LONDON CT WWW.GARDEARTS.ORG 860 444 7373 x1
YOUR REGIONAL NON-PROFIT HOME FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, CINEMA & EDUCATION
Shows fill up fast. To guarantee seating, book your tickets today by calling our Box Office at (860) 444-7373, extension 1, or email [email protected].
Group Tickets Prices$8 per person - Groups of 15 or more$10 per person - Groups of less than 15
One Free Chaperone Ticket will be given for each group of 15 paid admissions. Additional chaperone tickets are available at the student rate.
Special AssistanceThe Garde is equipped with wheelchair seating positions and accessible bathrooms. Wireless listening systems are available by reservation. Please indicate special needs at the time of your reservation. Wheelchair seating is available in the orchestra only.
Please NoteDue to time constraints the Garde requires that students arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to performance time. All Schooltime performances are approximately 60 minutes in length.
DirectionsFrom Hartford/ColchesterRoute 2, Route 11, Route 85 and down Broad Street, cross Huntington Street onto Governor Winthrop Boulevard.
From I-95 NorthExiti 83, down Huntington Street, left onto State Street.
From I-95 SouthExit 84 South, down Eugene O’Neill Drive, turn right onto State Street.
About the Bob’s Discount Furiture Schooltime Performance SeriesPart of our comprehensive arts education programming for children and students, each year the Schooltime Performance Series brings thousands of students–grades K-12–from the region to the Garde for curriculum-based professional theater and arts performances during the school day. These shows are presented by some of the nation’s finest educationally-based touring theater and dance companies.
GENERAL INFORMATION
325 STATE STREET, NEW LONDON, CT
860.444.7373, ext. 1 www.gardearts.org
GENERAL INFORMATION
Shows fill up fast.To guarantee seating, book your tickets
today by calling our Box Office at
(860) 444-7373, extension 1, or email
Group Tickets Price$9 per person - Groups of 15 or more
$11 per person - Groups of less than 15
One Free Chaperone Ticket will
be given for each group of 15 paid
admissions. Additional chaperone
tickets are available at the student rate.
Special AssistanceThe Garde is equipped with wheelchair
seating positions and accessible
bathrooms. Wireless listening systems
are available by reservation. Please
indicate special needs at the time of
your reservation. Wheelchair seating is
available in the orchestra only.
Please NoteDue to time constraints the Garde
requires that students arrive no later
than 30 minutes prior to performance
time. All Schooltime performances are
approximately 60 minutes in length.
DirectionsFrom Hartford/Colchester
Route 2, Route 11, Route 85 and down
Broad Street, cross Huntington Street
onto Governor Winthrop Boulevard.
From I-95 North
Exit 83, down Huntington Street, left
onto State Street.
From I-95 South
Exit 84 South, down Eugene O’Neill
Drive, turn right onto State Street.
About the Bob’s Discount Furniture Schooltime Performance SeriesPart of our comprehensive arts education programming for children and students,
each year the Schooltime Performance Series brings thousands of students–grades
K-12–from the region to the Garde for curriculum-based professional theater and
arts performances during the school day. These shows are presented by some of
the nation’s finest educationally-based touring theater and dance companies.
Performance Seriesat the Historic Garde Theater
2017-2018SCHEDULE
YOUR REGIONAL NON-PROFIT HOME FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, CINEMA & EDUCATION
CALL THE GARDE BOX OFFICE TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
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FREEDOM TRAINThe Story of Harriet Tubmanand the Underground Railroad
Wednesday, March 14, 2018 • 10 amFreedom Train tells the thrilling story of Harriet Tubman, the Moses of her people, in a fascinating series of highly theatrical scenes that use dance, dialogue, and music of the period. Songs include “Follow the Drinking Gourd,” “Steal Away,” “Wade in the Water,” “Good News, the Chariot’s A-comin’,” and many others still sung today. Freedom Train is the story of self-sacrifice, dedication and survival, laced with warmth and a sense of humor that celebrates the human spirit -- a universal story for all. Curriculum Connections: Communication and Language Arts, Music, Relationships & Family, Social Studies. Recommended for grades 3 – 9
The Two BeansProduction of
CAT IN THE HATTuesday, March 27, 2018 • 10 amFrom the moment his tall, red-and-white-striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that The Cat in the Hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and the craziest of ideas, he is certainly fun to play with. And he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure. But what will Mum find when she comes home...?Curriculum Connections: Communication and Language Arts, Literature-Based, Music.Recommended for grades K -4
The BarterPlayersProduction of
CLEMENTINEWednesday, April 4, 2018 • 10amClementine is having a terrible week, but this spunky eight-year-old doesn’t let her daily visits to the principal’s office get her down! Come join America’s favorite curly-haired carrot-top as she navigates the hilarious waters of friendship, family, school and mischief on an epic third grade adventure you’ll never forget. Curriculum Connections: Communication and Language Arts, Literature-Based, Music, Relationships & Family. Recommended for grades K -5
THE LIGHTNINGTHIEFThursday, April 12, 2018 • 10 amPercy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school...again. And that’s the least of his troubles. Lately, mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy’s Greek mythology textbook and into his life. And worse, he’s angered a few of them. Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. Curriculum Connections: Communication and Language Arts, Literature-Based, Music, Relationships and Family, Social Studies . Recommended for grades 2-6
DRAGONS LOVE TACOSWednesday, May 9, 2018 • 10 amTheatreworks USA’s newest musical revueof beloved contemporary children’s books!
Dragons Love Tacos by Adam RubinDragons love all sorts of tacos—except spicy ones! When a boythrows his new dragon friends a spicy salsa taco party, red-hot trouble ensues.
Interrupting Chickenby David Ezra SteinIt’s bedtime for the little red chicken. Papa is going to readher a story, but the chicken can’t help interrupting. Will the chicken ever get to sleep?
The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds A story about the creative spirit in all of us.
Mercy Watson Goes for a Rideby Kate DiCamillo, Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen. Mercy, a porcine wonder,and Mr. Watson go for a ride every Saturday in Mr. Watson’s automobile.
Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa School Days by Erica Silverman, painted by Betsy LewinYee Haw! Cowgirl Kate and her loyal horse Cocoa are the perfect pair.
Curriculum Connections: Communicationand Language Arts, Literature-Based, Music,Relationships & Family.Recommended for grades K -5
PETE THE CATTuesday, June 5, 2018 • 10 amWhen Pete the Cat gets caught rocking out after bedtime, the cat-catcher sends him to live with the Biddle family to learn his manners - and boy are they square! But for the groovy blue cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up, so the minute Pete walks in the door, he gets the whole family rocking. The whole family that is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet earth. Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus. Curriculum Connections: Communication and Language Arts, Literature-Based, Music, Relationships & Family.Recommended for grades Pre-K - 3
Performance Seriesat the Historic Garde TheaterPERFORMANCES
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STUDY GUIDES: Provide helpful information
for teachers and students to use before and after
attending a performance as springboards to lead
your students into meaningful, dynamic discussions
and class activities. Please request study guides
at the time of order or obtain a
copy at www.gardearts.org.
2017-2018SCHEDULE
Garde Arts Center • 860.444.7373, Ext. 1 • 325 State Street, New London, CT
