Office of Arts Education

"Black History Show"

A musical rite of passage stageplay presenting historic characters as Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, , Abraham Lincoln, Dr. King, Cesar Chavez, Sandra Sisneros, Tito Puente, Barack Obama, and a cast of superb singers and dancers will celebrate how the dream lives in our own hearts in America. The Dream weaves soulful spirituals, gospel, African dance, salsa, merengue, and hip-hop imaginatively into the turbulent history of the struggle through slavery to current times with meaningful audience participation into an event of powerful emotional impact! Familiar music and songs representing urban culture lend great spiritual depth to this American story of hope, courage, triumph and change. The dream lives on, with our new president and in the in the hearts and souls of every person on this Earth who believe in freedom - men, women, boys and girls, people in every land...brothers and sisters all. Join us and begin to dream again! Showtime at 10:00am. Duration: 70 minutes. A Hip Hop Story is a powerful performance and “stop the violence” campaign documenting hip hop culture in urban America. You will witness a multi-media performance of excerpts, one-acts, spoken word, hip-hop dance, and bucket-drumming that will tell the tale of a musical art form that took America by storm. Musical highlights will include “Rapper’s Delight,” “Rock Box,”and “Ladi Dadi.” This performance is a social commentary that remains thought-provoking and entertaining while educating youth audiences on the differences in positive and negative in hip hop culture while influencing them towards being positive contributors to mainstream society. Showtime at 12:00pm. Duration 60 minutes. "Hey we're not gonna curse, make you feel uncomfortable or start a revolution. In fact were on your side. It's fun, thought provoking, edgy, entertaining theatre for a new generation!" Curriculum Connections: American History, Black and Latino Culture, Social Studies, Diversity, Storytelling, Music, and Dance.

"Black History Show"

A musical rite of passage stageplay presenting historic characters as Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, , Abraham Lincoln, Dr. King, Cesar Chavez, Sandra Sisneros, Tito Puente, Barack Obama, and a cast of superb singers and dancers will celebrate how the dream lives in our own hearts in America. The Dream weaves soulful spirituals, gospel, African dance, salsa, merengue, and hip-hop imaginatively into the turbulent history of the struggle through slavery to current times with meaningful audience participation into an event of powerful emotional impact! Familiar music and songs representing urban culture lend great spiritual depth to this American story of hope, courage, triumph and change. The dream lives on, with our new president and in the in the hearts and souls of every person on this Earth who believe in freedom - men, women, boys and girls, people in every land...brothers and sisters all. Join us and begin to dream again! Showtime at 10:00am. Duration: 70 minutes. A Hip Hop Story is a powerful performance and “stop the violence” campaign documenting hip hop culture in urban America. You will witness a multi-media performance of excerpts, one-acts, spoken word, hip-hop dance, and bucket-drumming that will tell the tale of a musical art form that took America by storm. Musical highlights will include “Rapper’s Delight,” “Rock Box,”and “Ladi Dadi.” This performance is a social commentary that remains thought-provoking and entertaining while educating youth audiences on the differences in positive and negative in hip hop culture while influencing them towards being positive contributors to mainstream society. Showtime at 12:00pm. Duration 60 minutes. "Hey we're not gonna curse, make you feel uncomfortable or start a revolution. In fact were on your side. It's fun, thought provoking, edgy, entertaining theatre for a new generation!" Curriculum Connections: American History, Black and Latino Culture, Social Studies, Diversity, Storytelling, Music, and Dance.

Johnny Ten Bones

This is a very special performance of Brain Surgeon''s original musical, Johnny Ten Bones. The field trip also includes a question and answer session, a mini-playwriting workshop (which gives you a sneak peek into the one-of-a-kind Brain Surgeon Theater process), an extensive study guide to prepare the students for the show as well as a follow-up guide for further investigation and learning back in your classroom. Attending the performance with your students can enhance any Language Arts, Social Science, Dance, Drama, Music, Visual Arts, Fine Arts and Social/Emotional curriculum by meeting many of the Illinois State Learning Standards at every grade level. Visit www.brainsurgeontheater.org to view a mini-documentary about the company and listen to a short NPR piece about Johnny Ten Bones.

"The Curious Savage"

The Lincoln Park High School Drama Program presents John Patrick's classic comedy, "The Curious Savage." The play tells the story of Mrs. Ethel P. Savage as she finds herself confined and subjected to psychiatric evaluation because her money-hungry heirs fear she is spending their inheritance unwisely. The other patients at the facility seek to help Mrs. Savage, and along the way, offer her unique perspectives on life and how to live it. As funny and poignant today as when it was written, "The Curious Savage" promises an enjoyable evening full of laughter for ages 9 to 90. (Student tickets available for $5.)

Word is Rhythm 2010 Elementary Poetry Festival Professional Development

This year we will once again present Word is Rhythm an Elementary Poetry Festival open to all CPS elementary schools. All participating schools will have the opportunity to present a 10-minute poetry performance. Schools may feature individual students or a whole class of students. Performers may present original poetry or recite existing poetry. All poetry performances must be appropriate for an educational setting.

This festival is presented in partnership with The Gwendolyn Brooks Center for Black Literature and Creative Writing at Chicago State University, Young Chicago Authors and Kuumba Lynx.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

• There are a limited number of slots. Schools will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
• Each school may bring 1 busload of students.
• Bus capacity is 48 persons (this will include students, teachers and chaperones)
• The Office of Arts Education will provide the bus. Details regarding securing bus arrangements will be sent with confirmation and formal registration.
• The event will take place from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM. Schools should make arrangements for students to eat before or after or they may eat on the bus if arrangements are made beforehand.
• A professional development session will be held for all participating schools on March 16th from 4:30-6:30 PM. If the lead teacher is unavailable please plan to send a representative.

WHERE/WHEN:

The festival will take place at 10:30 AM at the Old Town School of Folk Music 4544 N. Lincoln Ave.

• April 13th  (Open to grades K-4)
• April 14th (Open to grades K-4)
• April 15th (Open to grades 5-8)
• April 16th  (Open to grades 5-8)

WHO:

The presenters for this year’s festival are as follows:

• April 13th         MC: Quraysh Ali Lansana

http://www.poetrypoetry.com/Features/QALansana/QALansana.php

Guest Author: W. Nikola Lisa

http://www.nikolabooks.com/background.html

• April 14th         MC: Quraysh Ali Lansana

http://www.poetrypoetry.com/Features/QALansana/QALansana.php

Guest Author: Tony Medina

http://authors.aalbc.com/tony.htm

• April 15th         MC: Kevin Coval

http://www.kevincoval.com/bio-props.html

Guest Author: Gran’daddy Junebug (Mitch Capel)

http://www.gjbug.com/bio.htm

• April 16th         MC: Kevin Coval

http://www.kevincoval.com/bio-props.html

Guest Author: Gran’daddy Junebug (Mitch Capel)

http://www.gjbug.com/bio.htm

DEADLINES:

STEP ONE

January 15, 2010-February 5, 2010

Submit Statement of Interest

If you are interested in participating in this year’s festival please send an email to emlansana@cps.k12.il.us which includes the following information:

·         Name of School

·         School Address (including GSR#), Phone and Fax

·         Contact teacher (best email and phone for contact teacher)

·         Grade level and number of students

·         1st/2nd choice dates of participation

STEP TWO

February 6-19th

Confirmation

            You will receive an email response confirming your participation and requesting additional details required to complete your registration including: # of students, student names, performance selections etc.