A LIFELONG LOVE OF THEATRE BEGINS HERE...

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Youtheatre: Class Acts 2023-2024

Frindle

Grades 4-8 [$3.50]

October 12, 2023 | OGDENSBURG

Letters Home

Grades 9-12 [$3.50]

Inspired by the NY Times article, "The Things They Wrote" and the HBO Documentary, "Last Letters Home" Letters Home puts the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan front and center by bringing to life actual letters written by soldiers serving in the Middle East.  Without politicizing, one theme unites the diverse voices, "the person beside you is more important than you are"...defining patriotism through bravery, compassion, social responsibility, sense of community, and brotherhood.

STUDY GUIDE*: https://griffintheatre.com/letters-home

Harriet Tubman and The Underground Railroad

Grades 4-8 [$3.50]

A classic tribute to the great American who freed hundreds of people from the bonds of slavery.  Share in the joys, sorrows, and challenges of this brave, adventurous woman who changed the world through her courage.  This deeply moving musical history lesson is heart-warming, inspiring, comical, and full of determination.  Students will gain a new appreciation and deeper understanding of Harriet Tubman.

STUDY GUIDE*: VirginiaRep_Harriet_Tubman_guide_2023.pdf (va-rep.org)

The Frog Prince

Grades PreK - 3 [$3.50]

When a spoiled princess drops her golden ball into a well, a noble frog retrieves it in exchange for her promise of friendship.  The princess breaks her promise and must face the consequences in this colorful, funny, faithful adaptation of the classic folk story by the Brothers Grimm.

STUDY GUIDE*:  The Frog Prince Study Guide 23-24.docx (va-rep.org)

* STUDY GUIDES should be incorporated into the curriculum to enable students to fully appreciate the performances.  Youtheatre performances meet New York State Learning Standards for English, Social Studies, and the Arts (Theatre, Dance, and Music).

Theatre Etiquette should be reviewed with students to ensure maximum enjoyment of the performances for all.  Cameras, recording equipment, food or drinks are not permitted in the auditorium.

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The Youtheatre: Class Acts series was created in 1992 to introduce North Country students to the magic of live theater as they watch historical and literary characters come to life, thus establishing a love of reading. A national study conducted by the National Endowment of the Arts states, "The arts not only have an academic impact on youth, but also a positive correlation to all achievement." The report concludes, "Socially and economically disadvantaged children who have high levels of arts engagement show more positive outcomes in a variety of areas than their low-arts engaged peers...These outcomes extend to school grades, test scores, honor society membership, high school graduation, college enrollment & success, volunteering, and participation in school or local politics."

During the 2019-20 Season despite having to cancel 11 performances, 6,770 students and their teachers from 49 schools from St. Lawrence, Jefferson, and Franklin Counties attended 9 Youtheatre performances.

2022-2023 YOUTHEATRE SPONSORS

Children and educators of the North Country extend their thanks to Superintendents Kevin Kendall (Ogdensburg City School District), Patrick Brady (Massena Central School District), and Jackie Kelly (Gouverneur Central School District) for their generosity and support.

SENSATIONAL FRIENDS $5000+
 7 News-Fox 28 TV* • City of Ogdensburg • New York State Council on the Arts • Shuttered Venue Operators Grant

FABULOUS FRIENDS $2500 - $4999
Ogdensburg City School District* • Dr. Manuel & Sally Palao** • Stewart’s Shops Foundation • Clare & Lou Williams*

GREAT FRIENDS $1000 - $2499
Dr. Ravinder & Barbara Agarwal • America 1 Realty • Corning Inc. Foundation • Donaldson Funeral Home • William Flynn • Henderson Digital Marketing & Printing* • North Country Savings Bank • John Parcel, CPA* • Pepsi Cola Ogdensburg Bottlers • Jane** & John Pinkerton Price Chopper Corporation • Rhonda Roethel • St. Lawrence County Youth Bureau

TRUE FRIENDS $500 - $999
Patricia E. Bell** • Canton Animal Clinic • Claxton Hepburn Medical Center • Community Health Center of North Country • DeFelsko Inspection Instruments • Irene Enslow • Linda Griffin** & Tom Patterson • Wendy Hamilton • Tom & Debbie Hannan • Howland Pump Supply • Meyer Real Estate • Mort Backus & Sons • Jane McGrath • Claudia Moulton • Phillips Memorial Home • Roxanne Pratt • Diocese of Ogdensburg • St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union • Frank Schwartz • Nancy Skiff • Thousand Island Cruet • Marian Tracy • United Helpers Management Co. • Cynthia** & Richard Wilson

* In-Kind Donation

** Board of Trustees

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SPONSOR ($500+ DONATION) THIS IMPORTANT PROGRAM-CALL 315.393.2625