| 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, Public Library: Library Patrons, any one who wants a puppet show for PreK-2nd grades | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | 200 | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | 4 | |
| Primary Disciplines | Character Education, Fine Arts, Language Arts/English, Literacy, Performing Arts, Technology/Information Science | |
| Secondary Disciplines | Best Practice, Reading | |
| Program Description | You may think you know the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, but you've never seen a version like this! Join David Stephens and All Hands Productions for a different look at the tale of Jack and his encounters with some magic beans, a beanstalk, a giant and some other fairytale favorites (like Rumplestiltskin and a shoemaker's elf).This program begins with a sing-along-song-- complete with a kazoo! Students engage with David throughout the performance to make this a wildly fun, interactive version of Jack! This production, created in 2006 is guaranteed to please audiences of children and giants alike. | |
| Program Format | 1. This program begins with a participatory song. David introduces the song with a kazoo. 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 - 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 -compare different puppetry styles | |
| National Standards to which this program aligns | 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 and 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 lead students 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 fee. BULK BOOKING DISCOUNT DOES NOT APPLY. | |
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees | Interactive Cost: $295.00 Interactive Cost with Premium Service: $285.00 What's this? By Request Cost: $295.00 By Request Cost with Premium Service: $285.00 What's this? | |
| Program Fee Notes | Following, a booking contract will be emailed to the scheduling contact. This contract is REQUIRED to be signed and returned to confirm booking. BULK BOOKING DISCOUNT DOES NOT APPLY. | |
| 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 RECORDINGS ARE ALLOWED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. | |
| The Provider broadcasts over | IP | |
| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider | Schools dial in to us for IP connections. We prefer no less than a 384 K connection. We can accept up to 1 meg in each studio. If necessary, we can dial out. We can accept ISDN calls as long as the school bridges the call. |
