SOPAC Education
SOPAC Education's 2013-2014 School PerformancesSOPAC Education's School Performances in New Jersey ignite the imagination and cultivate lifelong enthusiasm in a variety of performing arts disciplines for students Pre-K through 12th grade. Whether it’s a popular children’s story, a Shakespeare classic, or a fun math or science program, the School Performance series compliments classroom lesson plans by engaging students in entertaining, educational, performing arts experiences.
Making the most of the show’s teachable moments, SOPAC offers Q&A sessions with artists and provides study guides to reinforce the NJ Core Curriculum; content that reaches beyond performing arts and into subjects like math, science, social studies and language arts, and brings them to life.
We look forward to helping you book your next school trip to SOPAC!
2013-2014 School Performances Schedule
Tue, Nov 12, 2013 – The Berenstain Bears LIVE! in Family Matters, the Musical (Grades Pre-K to 2)
Mon, Dec 2, 2013 – The Nutcracker | New York Theatre Ballet (All Ages)
Wed, Jan 15, 2014 – MatheMagic!® (Grades K to 5)
Tue, Feb 11, 2014 – Super Scientific Circus (Grades K to 7)
Mon, Mar 10, 2014 – A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Shakespeare LIVE! (Grades 3 to 12)
Tue, Apr 8, 2014 – Mayhem Poets (Grades 6 to 12)
Mon, May 5, 2014 – Humpty Dumpty and the Big Book of Nursery Rhymes (Grades Pre-K to 2)
The Berenstain Bears LIVE! in Family Matters, the Musical
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 10AM
Theatre, Music, Dance
Grades Pre-K to 2
Running Time: 55mins (pre-performance meet & greet with characters)
Curriculum Connections: Visual and Performing Arts, Language Arts, Social Studies, Health and Physical Education
Adapted from the classic children's book series by Stan and Jan Berenstain, The Berenstain Bears LIVE! in Family Matters, the Musical brings everyone's favorite bear family to life in a thrilling theatrical experience that kids will treasure for many years to come. As always, Bear Country is not without its complications: Brother Bear's grades are slipping, Sister Bear still has a few things to learn about making new friends, and Papa Bear just can't stop eating junk food. Thankfully, we can always depend on Mama Bear and her loving patience to help set things right.
The Nutcracker
New York Theatre Ballet
Monday, December 2, 2013 at 10AM
Music, Dance
Based on the Fairy Tale by E. A. Hoffmann
Music by Peter Tchaikovsky
Choreography by Keith Michael
All Ages
Running Time: 60mins
Curriculum Connections: Visual and Performing Arts, Language Arts, Health and Physical Education
E. A. Hoffmann's fairy tale, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, first premiered in 1892 with music by Peter Tchaikovsky and choreographer Marius Petipa. New York Theatre Ballet's production, choreographed by Keith Michael, is the only hour-long Nutcracker, presented by a professional troupe, in the metro area. It is perfectly suited to the attention span of younger audience members, yet sophisticated enough for the most discerning adult.
MatheMagic!®
Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 10AM
Performance Art, Magic, Comedy
Grades K to 5
Running Time: 60mins (plus post-performance discussion)
Curriculum Connections: Visual and Performing Arts, Language Arts, Mathematics, Technology, Science, History
Internationally renowned magician, Bradley Fields, captivates the audience with his famous magic illusions, and then teaches the secrets behind some startling math tricks. Hailed as one of the preeminent shows for young people, MatheMagic!® features world-class magic, comedy, and theatre. Amidst all the oohs, aahs, and laughter, Bradley Fields challenges, provokes, and elicits critical thinking. Kids (unknowingly!) practice classroom skills and problem solving. Students explore ancient civilizations, and meet Imhotep, Pythagoras, and the first magicians (whose secret was really math!).
Super Scientific Circus
Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 10AM
Performance Art, Comedy, Mime
Grades K to 7
Running Time: 60mins (plus post-performance discussion)
Curriculum Connections: Visual and Performing Arts, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Technology Education
Super Scientific Circus starring Mr. Fish and Trent the Mime, proves that science can be fun and funny. Alternately assisted and foiled by the comedic antics of Trent the Mime, Mr. Fish uses amazing circus skills involving boomerangs, bubbles, beach balls, bull whips, and magic to introduce the principles of friction, inertia, centripetal force, aerodynamics, sonic booms, air pressure, and ultraviolet light.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Shakespeare LIVE!
Monday, March 10, 2014 at 10AM
Theater, Classic Literature
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Brian B. Crowe
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
Grades 3 to 12
Running Time: 70mins (plus post-performance discussion)
Curriculum Connections: Visual and Performing Arts, Language Arts, Health and Physical Education, Social Studies
When starry-eyed young lovers and zany would-be actors cross paths in a magical forest, the result is one of the world’s most uproarious comedies. A Midsummer Night's Dream is the ideal “first Shakespeare” and a riotous roller-coaster ride of mistaken identities and first love that will delight teens and their teachers. This Fanciful, “Tim Burton inspired” staging of the Bard’s classic unites magic, mayhem and actors on stilts.
Mayhem Poets
Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 10AM
Performance Art, Spoken Word, Poetry
Grades 6 to 12
Running Time: 60mins (plus post-performance discussion)
Curriculum Connections: Visual and Performing Arts, Language Arts, Social Studies, History
Home-grown Jersey natives, Kyle Rapps, Scott Raven and Mason Granger, co-creators of The Mayhem Poets, revolutionize the art of poetry. These lyrical virtuosos engage students using hip-hop rhythms, theater and comedy in a style that is fast-paced, thought-provoking and relevant. This performance is a great way to enjoy the artistry, passion, and creativity of witty, well-chosen words. The Mayhem Poets reveal the power of the spoken work and will inspire students for years to come.
Humpty Dumpty and the Big Book of Nursery Rhymes
The Panto Company
Monday, May 5, 2014 at 10AM
Theater, Music
Grades Pre K to 2
Running Time: 55min (pre-performance meet & greet with characters)
Curriculum Connections: Visual and Performing Arts, Language Arts, Health and Physical Education, Social Studies
Rose is lost in Rhyme Town. Fortunately, Humpty knows how to get her home, but to do this, he needs the help of all your favorite nursery rhyme characters. The audience must help Humpty and Rose collect magic to get home by meeting all the good folk of Rhyme Town including, Old King Cole, Little Bo Peep, The Grand Old Duke of York and Little Miss Muffet while singing their songs. Fantastic audience participation, colorful costumes, educational values, and a full cast of professional actors, this show travels at a thousand smiles an hour!
Reservations and Pricing
Go Further:
To make the most of your experience, SOPAC Education offers: Advance Study Guides and teaching materials, detailed curriculum connections/NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards for each show, Meet-the-Artist question and answer sessions (based on availability), Guided Tours of SOPAC (upon request), optional pre and post workshops for your school.
Reservations and Questions
For questions about the shows, please contact our Education Department at 973.382.1035 or email education@sopacnow.org. To reserve your seats, please contact our Patron & Ticket Services Department at 973.382.1028. When booking, please discuss your group’s mode of transportation, as parking is limited.
Pricing
Tickets are $12 per person for groups with fewer than 50 people. Get one ticket free for every 15 purchased.
Group Pricing applies when purchasing tickets for one or more shows:
50–100 tickets: $11 per person
100–149 tickets: $10 per person
150–249 tickets: $9 per person
Over 250 tickets: $8 per person
Payment
A 50% deposit is due within ten business days of placing your order. Final payment is due 15 business days prior to the performance. If reservations are made less than one month before the event, full payment is due 15 business days prior to the performance. Payment in full is required before the performance date. SOPAC Education accepts Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover Card, as well as checks (made payable to SOPAC). Please note that any reservations which remain unpaid past stated due dates may be released for sale.