| Content Provider | Center for Puppetry Arts  2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10 | |
| Contact Information | Patty Petrey Dees distancelearning@puppet.org 1404 Spring St., NW @ 18th Atlanta, GA 30309 United States Phone: (404) 881-5117 Fax: (404) 873-9907 | |
| Program Type | Individual Program | |
| Program Rating | This program has not yet been evaluated. | |
| Target Audience | Education: Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, anyone who wants to see a puppet show, Public Library: Library Patrons | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | 200 | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | 5 | |
| Primary Disciplines | Fine Arts, Industrial Technology, Language Arts/English, Literacy, Performing Arts, multiple intelligences | |
| Secondary Disciplines | Technology/Information Science | |
| Program Description | Did you know that Little Red Riding Hood has a first name? Learn her name in David Stephens' production of Billy Goats Gruff and Other Stuff. In this one-man performance utilizing live music (banjo) and hand, rod, and glove puppets, Stephens retells classic fairy tales as well as telling a few of his own original tales. You'll see what happens when three billy goats try to cross over a bridge belonging to a greedy troll in The Three Billy Goats Gruff. Parker Pig encounters some good luck when he stumbles over a watering can in The One Little Pig and the Three Wishes; a retelling of a family favorite. Participants interact with puppeteer through a call and response song at the beginning of the program. After the performance, students engage in a Q & A with David and get a quick "behind-the-scenes" look at the puppets themselves. This can be point-to-point or multi-point. Two sites can participate (you bridge the call) for the $295.00 fee (so you can split the fee). | |
| Program Format | 1. This program begins with a participatory, call-and-response song accompanied by LIVE banjo music to warm up the audience. 2. Participants observe and interact with the puppet show. 3. The puppeteer gives the audience a behind-the-scenes look at the puppets. He explains the styles of puppets and demonstrates how they work. 4. The floor is open for Q & A with five selected students (representing the group) with the puppeteer. | |
| Objectives | The participant will: - engage in a participatory song - listen to a live, musical performance (banjo) - develop an appreciation for puppetry as a performing art - exercise proper audience etiquette in regards to a live performance - engage in a discussion with the artist regarding the workings of a live puppet show | |
| National Standards to which this program aligns | National Curriculum Standards for LIVE Videoconference Performance Did You Know? Puppetry is a unique art form that encompasses music, visual arts, and performing arts! Language Arts Classic fairy tales are performed through an arts medium. Students communicate are engage with the presenter throughout the performance. NL-ENG.K-12.9 MULTICULTURAL UNDERSTANDING NL-ENG.K-12.11 PARTICIPATING IN SOCIETY NL-ENG.K-12.12 APPLYING LANGUAGE SKILLS Fine Arts/Music David Stephens performs his banjo to original music through a call-and-response song at the beginning of this performance.NA-M.K-4.6 LISTENING TO, ANALYZING, AND DESCRIBING MUSIC NA-M.K-4.8 UNDERSTANDING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN MUSIC, THE OTHER ARTS, AND DISCIPLINES OUTSIDE THE ARTS NA-M.K-4.9 UNDERSTANDING MUSIC IN RELATION TO HISTORY AND CULTURE Fine Arts/Theatre David Stephens performs various stories with audience interaction throughout the performance. NA-T.K-4.2 ACTING BY ASSUMING ROLES AND INTERACTING IN IMPROVISATIONS NA-T.K-4.7 ANALYZING AND EXPLAINING PERSONAL PREFERENCES AND CONSTRUCTING MEANINGS FROM CLASSROOM DRAMATIZATIONS AND FROM THEATRE, FILM, TELEVISION, AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA PRODUCTIONS NA-T.K-4.8 UNDERSTANDING CONTEXT BY RECOGNIZING THE ROLE OF THEATRE, FILE, TELEVISION, AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA IN DAILY LIFE Fine Arts/Visual Arts David Stephens is also a puppet builder. He created puppets and props used during the performances. NA-VA.K-4.1 UNDERSTANDING AND APPLYING MEDIA, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCESSES NA-VA.K-4.6 MAKING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN VISUAL ARTS AND OTHER DISCIPLINES Technology Students and teachers are actively participating with interactive media technology during the live videoconference. NT.K-12.1 BASIC OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS NT.K-12.2 SOCIAL, ETHICAL AND HUMAN ISSUES NT.K-12.3 TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS NT.K-12.4 TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATION TOOLS NT.K-12.5 TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH TOOLS | |
| Program Length | 40-45 minutes | |
| By Request | This program is available by request ONLY | |
| Date/Time Notes | Two sites may participate at the same time (you bridge the call). You may request more siteS FOR AN ADDITIONAL $75.00 VIEW-ONLY FEE. | |
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees | Interactive Cost: $295.00 Interactive Cost with Premium Service: $285.00 What's this? Point to Point Cost: $295.00 Point to Point Cost with Premium Service: $285.00 What's this? | |
| Program Fee Notes | This booking requires a signed contract. This program is not fully confirmed until the signed contract is received and noted by the content provider. | |
| Cancellation Policy | This booking requires a signed contract. This program is not fully confirmed until the signed contract is received and noted by the content provider. We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 72 hours notice. | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| Recording Notes | ABSOLUTELY NO RECORDING IS ALLOWED. | |
| The Provider broadcasts over | ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 384 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 768 K IP | |
| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider | 768K is preferred minimum speed. 1 meg is maximum speed. We require schools dial into us and bridge all multipoint connections (except NEW JERSEY schools- we can bridge those for you through our partnership with the NJAccess Portal). We have a TANDBERG/Cisco HD 85 Edge unit. |