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Nashville Opera
(Invited Dress Rehearsal)
Oct 6, 2009 - 7:00pm
TPAC’s Jackson Theater
Grades: 9-12
$5.00
You are invited to attend a special presentation by the Nashville Opera, one of the most successful regional companies in the nation.Seating is very limited for this special full-length evening dress rehearsal. Bring your students to experience grand opera at its most romantic and tragic with Puccini’s Tosca.
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Visible Fictions
Oct 5-8, 2009 - 10:30am
TPAC's Polk Theater
Grades: 3-8
$7.00
Back by popular demand! Jason and his crew of Argonauts come alive in this playful and inventive adaptation by Visible Fictions. The famous legend is told by two “boys” who set out on a great adventure, and the audience comes along for the ride! Join the crew on an heroic quest to other lands, as well as a personal journey of courage and self-discovery.
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Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia
Oct 27-30, 2009 - 10:30am (on 10/29, 10:00am)
TPAC’s Polk Theater
Grades: PreK-2
$7.00
Using three of Eric Carle’s colorful books - The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Little Cloud, and The Mixed-Up Chameleon - the Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia will bring literacy alive for your students! In this visually stunning production, the stage transforms into pages from the book, with narration straight from the award winning texts. Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the beloved title story and create a new excitement for reading.
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Nov 2-4, 2009 - 10:30am
TPAC’s Polk Theater
Grades: 3-12
$7.00
Founded by choreographer Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, this company celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary of exploring personal stories and community histories of Africans and African-Americans through the language of dance. Whether sassy or strong, the company’s women-centered voice is always thought-provoking. Their hope is to inspire social responsibility and civic engagement in your students.
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Dec 1-4, 2009 - 10:30am
TPAC’s Polk Theater
Grades: K-12
$7.00
Feliz Navidad! Premier folk music ensemble, Sones de México, unfolds a world of experiences for students of all backgrounds. This Grammy-nominated group introduces audiences to Mexican traditional music and dance, complete with a delightful selection of holiday songs. This performance is funded in part by a grant from the Southern Arts Federation in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Tennessee Arts Commission.
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Classical Theatre Project
Jan 25-29, 2010 - 10:00am
TPAC’s Polk Theater
Grades: 8-12
$7.00
Classical Theatre Project of Canada breathes life into Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy of forbidden love. A wandering band of 16th Century players will remind your 21st Century students that the issues faced by Romeo and Juliet are still relevant today.
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Griffin Theatre Company
Feb 23-26, 2010 - 10:30am (on 2/23, 10:00am)
TPAC’s Polk Theater
Grades: 3-8
$7.00
This stage adaptation of Andrew Clements’ award -winning novel will inspire creativity in your students. Main character Nicholas Allen has plenty of ideas, like the time he turned his third-grade classroom into a tropical island. But now Nick’s in fifth grade, and it looks like his days as a troublemaker are over - or are they? This imaginative tale about creative thought and the power of words will have students excited about reading and creating new ideas.
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Spring 2010 dates to be announced
TPAC’s Jackson Theater
Grades: K-4
$7.00
In 1871, the Jubilee Singers, courageous and gifted students from Nashville’s new Fisk University, set-out on a tour to raise funds for their college. In concerts across the United States and Europe, they were the first to perform spirituals before white audiences, breaking racial barriers and influencing the American music to come. The world-renowned, award-winning choral ensemble under the direction of Professor Paul Kwami shares their rich legacy and talent with a performance especially for elementary students.
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Nashville Opera
(Invited Dress Rehearsal)
April 8, 2010 - 7:00pm
TPAC’s Jackson Theater
Grades: 9-12
$5.00
You are invited to attend a special presentation by the Nashville Opera, one of the most successful regional companies in the nation.Seating is very limited for this special full-length evening dress rehearsal. Bring your students to experience grand opera at its most romantic and tragic with Verdi’s Rigoletto.
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Puppet State Theatre Co. of Scotland
Apr 20-23, 2010 - 10:30am and 11:45am
TPAC’s Johnson Theater
Grades: 2-4
$7.00
Celebrate Earth Day with this award-winning adaptation of Jean Giono’s classic environmental children’s book, performed by the Puppet State Theatre Company of Scotland. A French shepherd sets out with his dog to plant a forest and transform a barren wasteland. A unique blend of comedy, puppetry, and storytelling, this production is a captivating and unforgettable story that shows us the difference one man (and his dog!) can make to the world.
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Teaching Artist tours by request
Fannie Mae Dees Park
Grades: PreK-4
$2.00
Artist Pedro Silva described the creation of this mosaic sculpture as being “…like Medieval art, where the people in a town got together and decided to build a church.” Silva’s artistic vision was realized with a multi-generational community of helpers in the Fannie Mae Dees Park. TPAC Teaching Artists lead students on special interactive tours of this whimsical piece, which has delighted countless children and visitors to the playfully nicknamed “Dragon Park.”
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