Find ways to relate the arts elements and content of TPAC’s 2025-26 Season for Young People to your students’ school material and experience.

 

Curriculum Connections & Academic Standards

FULL STEAM AHEAD LIVE! VOL. 1: AIR IS EVERYWHERE

Recommended for Grades 3-6

Run Time: 65 minutes

  • Science – 3-6.ETS1/ 3-5.ETS2/ 5.PS1.1-2/ 6.ESS2
  • Theatre – 5.T.R1.A/ 3-6.T.R2.A/ 3-6.T.R2.B/ 3-6.T.R3.A/ 3-6.T.R3.B/ 6.T.R2.C
  • Math – 3.MD.A.2/ 4.MD.A.1/ 4.MD.A.3/ 4.MD.B.4/ 5.NBT.A.1/ 5.NBT.A.4/ 6.RP.A.2/ 6.NS.C.5
  • STEM – 3.ETS1.1/ 3.ETS2.1/ 4.ETS2.2-3/ 5.ETS1.1-3/ 6.ETS1.2

Curriculum Connections: Science (Atmosphere, Air Pressure, Density, Mass), STEAM, Theatre, Safe Science, Math, Costume and Set Design, Character, Improvisation, Understanding, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Communication, Media and Engineering Design processes

Wind in the Willows

Recommended for Grades 3-6

Run Time: 55 minutes

  • Fine Arts - 3-6.T.P1.A-B/ 3.T.P2.B/ 3-6.T.R1.A/ 3-6.T.R2.C/ 3-6.T.R3.A/ 3-6.T.R3.B/ 3-6.T.Cn1.A
  • Language Arts – 3-5.FL.VA.7b/ 6.L.CSE.1/ 6.L.VAU.5/ 3-6.RL.KID.2/ 3-6.RL.KID.3/ 3-6.RL.CS.4/ 3-6.SL.CC.2/ 3-6.SL.PKI.4
  • Science – 3.LS1/ 3-4.LS2/ 3.LS4/ 5.LS1/ 6.LS2

Curriculum Connections: Dramatic Performance, Performance & Technology, Page to Stage – Adapting a Novel into a Play, Narrative, Reading, Comprehension, Writing, Vocabulary, Animals & the Environment, Adapting to new circumstances, Resilience, Endurance, Survival

Billy Goats Gruff & Other Tales

Recommended for Grades PreK-2

Run Time: 60 minutes

  • Early Standards – LE.37-48.2/ CA.37-48.1-2/ CA.37-48.5-6
  • ELA – K-2.RL.IKI.7 / K-2.RL.IKI.9 / K-2.RL.RRTC.10 / K-2.SL.CC.1
  • Theatre – K-2.T.R1.A/ K-2.T.R2.A/ K-2.T.R2.B/ 1-2.T.R3.C

Curriculum Connections: Puppetry, Visual Art, Fairy Tales, Repetition, Rhyming, Rhythmic Patterns

1,2,3 ANDRÉS ACTÍVATE

Recommended for Grades PreK-3

Run Time: 60 minutes

  • Early Standards – LE.37-48.1/ LE.37-48.2/ CA.37-48.1-3/ CA.37-48.5-6
  • Music – K-3.GM.P1.A-C/ 1.GM.P1.C/ K-3.GM.P2.A/ K-3.GM.P3.A-D/ 1-3.GM.R1.B/K-3.GM.R2.A
  • World Language – K-3.ML.C1.2.NL.a-b / K-3.ML.C4.1.NR.a-d / K-3.ML.C3.2.NR.a
  • Social Studies – K-3.SSP.06/ K.08/ K.09/ 1.10/ 2.18/ 3.07
  • Physical Education – MS.5.K-3

Curriculum Connections: Latin Music, Musical Instruments, Spanish Language & culture, American Sign Language, Social Studies, Geography of the Americas, Physical activity & kid-friendly dance moves

It's A Wonderful Life

Recommended for Grades 8-12

Run Time: 2hr 45 minutes with one intermission

  • Language Arts: 8-12.L.KL.3/ 8-12.RL.KID.3/ 8-12.RL.IKI.7
  • Theatre: 8.T.R2.C/ 8.T.R3.A-C/ 8.T.Cn2.B/ 9-12.T.R1.A-B/ 9.T.R2.C/ 9-12.T.Cn2.B

Curriculum Connections: Theatrical Presentation, Historical Literature, Character Development, Relationship Skills, Communication, Economics and Civics, Hard Work, and Partnership.

Cuentos: Tales from the Latino World

Recommended for Grades 2-5

Run Time: 60 minutes

  • ESL - ELD-SI.2-5.Narrate/ ELD-LA.2-3.Inform.Interpretive
  • Theatre – 2-5.T.Cn2.A/ 2.T.R3.C/ 3-5.T.R2.C/ 2.T.R2.B/ 2-5.T.R1.A/ 2-3.T.Cr3.A/ 5.T.Cr1.C/ 2-5.T.P3.A/ 5.T.P1.A
  • World Language - ML.C1.2.NH.a-d/ ML.C1.3.NL.a-b/ ML.C1.3.NM.a-b/ ML.C1.5.NL.a-b/ ML.C5.2.NR.a

Curriculum Connections: Dramatic Performance, Performance & Technology, Fairy tales, Fables, Myths, Narrative, Storytelling, Poetry, Creative Writing, Latin America,  Perception, Stereotypes, Anti-Bullying and Tolerance, Compassion and Generosity

Fisk Jubilee Singers®

Recommended for Grades 5-12

Run Time: 60 minutes

  • Music – 5/HS.GM.P3.D / 6-8.GM.P3.B / 5-HS.GM.Cn2.A / HS.GM.R2.B / 6-8.GM.R1.C / 5.GM.R3.A
  • Social Studies – 9-12.AAH.25 / 9-12.AAH.31 / 8.72 / 5-12.SSP.05
  • Health & Emotional Wellness – 5.EW.3/ 6-7.MESH.3/ HS.HGD.1

Curriculum Connections: TN and US History, Fisk University and the Fisk Jubilee Singers®, Listening and Reacting, Choral Singing

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical

Recommended for Grades PreK-2

Run Time: 60 minutes

  • Early Standards - PK.AL.CR.4/ PK.AL.SR.5/ PK.SPC.SM.2/ PK-K.RL.KID.2/ PK-K.RL.KID.3/ PK.CC.A.1/ PK.CC.A.4/ PK-K.CC.B.4.a/ K.CC.C.6/ PK.CA.9./ PK.PD.9.
  • Mathematics - K.CC.A.1-2/ 1.OA.B.4/ 1.NBT.C.7/ 2.OA.A.1/ 2.OA.D.5
  • Theatre – K-1.T.Cr1.A/ K-1.T.Cr1.B/ 1-2.T.Cr1.C/ K-2.T.R2.A/ K-2.T.R2.B/ K.T.R3.A/ 1.T.R3.B/ 2.T.Cn2.A

Curriculum Connections: Literacy, Phonemic Learning, Performing arts, Theatre, Music, Dance, Rhythm, Problem-solving, Social/Emotional Learning, Self Confidence, Teamwork, Storytelling

LOOK OUT! Science is Coming!

Recommended for Grades 3-6

Run Time: 60 minutes

  • Science Standards 3.PS1.1-3/ 4.PS3/ 4.LS2/ 5.PS1-PS2/ 6.PS3/ 6.ESS2.1-3
  • Theatre – 3-5.T.Cr1.A/ 4-5.T.Cr1.B/ 3-5.T.R1.A/ 3-4.T.R2.B/ 3-4.T.R3.B/ 6.T.P2.B/ 6.T.P3.A/ 6.T.Cr2.B/ 6.T.R2.A/ 6.T.R3.C

Curriculum Connections: Embedded Inquiry, Embedded Technology and Engineering, Physical Science (Matter, Energy, Motion, Forces of Nature), STEAM, Character Acting, Comedy, Health & Safety, Self-Awareness, Self-Confidence, Social Awareness, Respect for Others, Self-Management, Perseverance, Positive Attitude, Responsible Decision Making

IN SCHOOL Tour: A Christmas Carol

Recommended for Grades 5-12

Run Time: 75 minutes

  • Theatre – 5.T.P1.B/ 5.T.P3.A/ 6-8.T.P1.A-B/ 6-8.T.P2.A/ 6-8.T.P3.A/ 10-12.T.P1.B/ 9-12.T.P2.A/ 9-10.T.P3.A/ 11.T.P3.B/ 12.T.P2.B
  • Social Studies and Economics – 9-12.SSP.05/  9-12.E.04
  • ELA -  5-12.RL.KID.3/ 5-12.RL.CS.5/ 5-12.RL.CS.6

Curriculum Connections: Historical Literature, Relationship Skills, Self-Awareness, Economics and Civics, Theatrical Presentation, Solo Performance

Walk Together Children: 150th Anniversary of the Fisk Jubilee Singers® (Digital Performance)

Recommended for Grades 5-12

Run Time: 60 minutes

  • Music – 5/HS.GM.P3.D / 6-8.GM.P3.B / 5-HS.GM.Cn2.A / HS.GM.R2.B / 6-8.GM.R1.C / 5.GM.R3.A
  • Social Studies – 9-12.AAH.25 / 9-12.AAH.31 / 8.72 / 5-12.SSP.05
  • Health & Wellness – 5.EW.3/ 6-7.MESH.3/ HS.HGD.1
  • Computer Science – 5.NI / MS.NI

Curriculum Connections: TN and US History, Fisk University and the Fisk Jubilee Singers®, Listening and Reacting, Choral Singing

Air Play (Digital Performance)

Recommended for Grades 2-12

Run Time: 60 minutes

  • Theatre – 3-5.T.Cr1.A/ 4-5.T.Cr1.B/ 3-5.T.R1.A/ 3-4.T.R2.B/ 3-4.T.R3.B/ 6-8.T.P2.B/ 6-8.T.P3.A/ 6-8.T.Cr2.B/ 6-8.T.R2.A/ 6-8.T.R3.C / HS.T.Cr1.B/ HS3-HS4.T.Cr3.C/ HS3-HS4.T.R1.A
  • Visual Arts – 2-HS.MA.Cr1.A/ 2-HS.MA.Cn1.B/ 2-HS.VA.Cr1.A/ HS.VA.Cr1.B/ HS.VA.P1.A/ 2-7.VA.P2.A/ 2-HS.VA.R1.B/ 2-HS.VA.R2.A/ 2-HS.VA.R3.A/ HS.T.Cr3.C

Curriculum Connections: Non-Verbal Physical Theater, Comedy, Sculpture, Circus, Defying Gravity, Movement, Technology, Fine Art

1,2,3 ANDRÉS Around the Americas (Digital Performance)

Recommended for Grades PreK-3

Run Time: Four 20-minute episodes

  • Early Standards – LE.37-48.1/ LE.37-48.2/ CA.37-48.1-3/ CA.37-48.5-6
  • Music – K-3.GM.P1.A-C/ 1.GM.P1.C/ K-3.GM.P2.A/ K-3.GM.P3.A-D/ 1-3.GM.R1.B/K-3.GM.R2.A
  • World Language – K-3.ML.C1.2.NL.a-b / K-3.ML.C4.1.NR.a-d / K-3.ML.C3.2.NR.a
  • Social Studies – K-3.SSP.06/ K.08/ K.09/ 1.10/ 2.18/ 3.07
  • Physical Education – MS.5.K-3

Curriculum Connections: Latin Music, Musical Instruments, Spanish Language & culture, American Sign Language, Social Studies, Geography of the Americas, Physical activity & kid-friendly dance moves

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol: A Solo Performance by Mark Cabus (Digital Performance)

Recommended for Grades 5-12

Run Time: 75 minutes

  • Theatre – 5.T.P1.B/ 5.T.P3.A/ 6-8.T.P1.A-B/ 6-8.T.P2.A/ 6-8.T.P3.A/ 10-12.T.P1.B/ 9-12.T.P2.A/ 9-10.T.P3.A/ 11.T.P3.B/ 12.T.P2.B
  • Social Studies and Economics – 9-12.SSP.05/  9-12.E.04
  • ELA -  5-12.RL.KID.3/ 5-12.RL.CS.5/ 5-12.RL.CS.6

Curriculum Connections: Historical Literature, Relationship Skills, Self-Awareness, Economics and Civics, Theatrical Presentation, Solo Performance

Velveteen: A New Musical (Digital Performance)

Recommended for Grades PreK-4

Run Time: 48 minutes

  • Early Standards - PK.AL.CR.4/ PK.AL.SR.5/ PK.SPC.SM.2/ PK-K.RL.KID.2/ PK-K.RL.KID.3/ PK.CA.9./ PK.PD.9.
  • Theatre – K-1.T.Cr1.A/ K-1.T.Cr1.B/ 1-2.T.Cr1.C/ K-2.T.R2.A/ K-2.T.R2.B/ K.T.R3.A/ 1.T.R3.B/ 2.T.Cn2.A
  • Music – K-4.GM.Cn2.A/ K-2.GM.R2.A/ K-4.GM.Cr3.A
  • ELA – K-1.FL.PA.2/ K.FL.VA.7b.iii/ 1.FL.VA.7b.iii-iv/ K-4.SL.CC.2/ 2-4.SL.PKI.4

Curriculum Connections: Drama, Early Learning & Development, Music, Social & Emotional Learning

LOOK OUT! Science is Coming! (Digital Performance)

Recommended for Grades 3-6

Run Time: 32 minutes

  • Science Standards 3.PS1.1-3/ 4.PS3/ 4.LS2/ 5.PS1-PS2/ 6.PS3/ 6.ESS2.1-3
  • Theatre Standards – 3-5.T.Cr1.A/ 4-5.T.Cr1.B/ 3-5.T.R1.A/ 3-4.T.R2.B/ 3-4.T.R3.B/ 6.T.P2.B/ 6.T.P3.A/ 6.T.Cr2.B/ 6.T.R2.A/ 6.T.R3.C

Curriculum Connections: Embedded Inquiry, Embedded Technology and Engineering, Physical Science (Matter, Energy, Motion, Forces of Nature), STEAM, Character Acting, Comedy, Health & Safety, Self-Awareness, Self-Confidence, Social Awareness, Respect for Others, Self-Management, Perseverance, Positive Attitude, Responsible Decision Making

Havana Hop (Digital Performance)

Recommended for Grades PreK-3

Run Time: 60 minutes

  • Early Standards - PK.AL.CR.4/ PK.AL.SR.5/ PK.SPC.SM.2/ PK-K.RL.KID.2/ PK-K.RL.KID.3/ PK.CA.9./ PK.PD.9.
  • World Language - ML.C1.2.NH.a-d/ ML.C1.3.NL.a-b/ ML.C1.3.NM.a-b/ ML.C1.5.NL.a-b/ ML.C5.2.NR.a
  • Music – K-3.GM.Cn2.A/ K-3.GM.Cn1.A/ K-3.GM.R3.A/ K-3.GM.R1.A
  • Theatre – K-1.T.Cr1.A/ K-1.T.Cr1.B/ 1-2.T.Cr1.C/ K-3.T.R2.A/ K-3.T.R2.B/ K.T.R3.A/ 1-3.T.R3.B/ 2-3.T.Cn2.A

Curriculum Connections: Hip-Hop Culture, Cuban Culture, Multi-generational Relationships, Overcoming Fear, Building Confidence, Rhyming, Dance and Movement, Counting, Bi-lingual Storytelling (English/Spanish)

STAND (Digital Performance)

Recommended for Grades 10-12

Run Time: 75 minutes. Mature Content.

  • ELA -  10-12.RL.KID.3/ 10-12.RL.CS.5/ 10-12.RL.CS.6/ 11-12.RL.IKI.7
  • Media - HS1-HS3.MA.Cr1.A/ HS1-HS3.MA.P2.B/ HS1-HS2.MA.R1.B/ HS1-HS3.MA.R2.A/ HS3.MA.R3.A
  • Theatre - HS1-HS4.T.R1.A/ HS1-HS4.T.R1.B/ HS1.T.R2.B/ HS1-HS4.T.Cn1.A/ HS1-HS4.T.Cn1.B/ HS1-HS2.T.Cn2.A/ HS2-HS4.T.Cn2.C

Curriculum Connections: Live Theatre, Empathy for Others, Socioeconomics, Homelessness, Mental Health, Coping with Addiction, Social Awareness, Relationships, Community Civic Responsibility