2011-2012 Arts Education Programs
Reservations & Information
Contact: Jim Johnson, Ph.D.
E-mail
(209) 338-2100 or (877) 488-3380
2011-12 Pathways to Creativity Program is sponsored by:
A Note From Jim Johnson, Ph.D.
Dear Educator,
Pathways to Creativity is the educational initiative of the Gallo Center for the Arts. We believe the arts are indeed a pathway to building healthy minds, strong bodies,
active learners and vibrant communities.
Since its inception, Pathways to Creativity has brought performing arts experiences to more than 120,000 children from more than 190 schools, including educational offerings by the Center’s resident companies and outside presenters.
That arts experiences and academic achievement go hand in hand is
indisputable. At a time when arts education is being cut back in our
schools, the Center is only too happy to provide young people with the much
needed opportunities described in these pages.
You will find programs for students at all grade levels, K–12, including after
school programs and prevention/issue-oriented young adult programs. To
participate in any of the 2011/2012 events we have planned, please download your
reservation form from the link above.
We look forward to seeing your students at the Center!
Sincerely,
Jim Johnson, Ph.D.
Arts Education Coordinator
Gallo Center for the Arts
David Gonzalez: Sleeping Beauty
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
9:30 AM
11:00 AM
» Study Guide
Grades (to come); 1,250-seat Mary Stuart Rogers Theater
As performed by master storyteller David Gonzales, with original, live music inspired by J. S. Bach and image projections, this classic tale of a charmed (and funky) princess is spun in rhymed verse – where the word meets the pulse, the pulse meets the music, the music meets the image, and the show meets the child.
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
Thursday, February 23, 2012
9:30 AM
11:00 AM
» Study Guide
Grades Pre-K-3; 1,250-seat Mary Stuart Rogers Theater
When Sylvester, a winsome donkey, picks up a shiny red pebble, its magic spins a heartwarming story that reveals to him the true importance of family and friends. Drawn from the much-loved children’s book by William Steig, author of Shrek, the production uses life-size puppets, masked actors, magical illusions, and an original musical score to follow Sylvester’s brave journey.
Beakman on the Brain
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
9:30 AM SOLD OUT!
11:00 AM
» Study Guide
Grades 2 & Up; 1,250-seat Mary Stuart Rogers Theater
From the Emmy Award-winning, children's science TV show, Beakman's World, the entertaining and lively scientist Beakman (Paul Zaloom) reveals everything you wanted to know about the brain but were thinking too much to ask! Using audience participation and his wacky sense of humor, Beakman employs a series of large scale, fun, and very visual demonstrations to illustrate how the brain works.
Modesto Performing Arts: Androcles and The Lion
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
9:30 AM
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
9:30 AM
4:00 PM
» Study Guide
Grades 3-5; 444-seat Foster Family Theater
It’s the classic Aesop’s fable about an escaped slave who comes upon a lion in the forest and removes a thorn from his paw. This simple act of kindness will later save Androcles life. The play teaches children about the meaning of courage, compassion and friendship.
Zorro
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
10:30 AM
4:00 PM
Study Guide - (will be posted when received)
Grades 3-8; 1,250-seat Mary Stuart Rogers Theater
A mysterious figure has arrived in town, with a flurry of a cape, the glint of a sword and a flash of a mask. Who is this baffling character? Exciting friend or formidable foe? It’s the swashbuckling fun of Zorro! The masked champion ricochets from one sticky situation to another in a world where justice is the name and adventure is the game!
Cinderella
Thursday, March 22, 2012
10:00 AM
4:00 PM
Study Guide - (will be posted when received)
Grades 2-6; 1,250-seat Mary Stuart Rogers Theater
In a delightful production from American Family Theater’s Broadway for Kids, this all-time favorite story bursts with excitement, fantasy, and song. Join Cinderella and her new friend Mortimer Mouse as they sing and dance their way from the kitchen of her stepmother’s house to the brilliance of Prince Charming’s Ball.
Are You My Mother?
Thursday, March 29, 2012
9:30 AM
11:00 AM
» Study Guide
Grades K-3; 444-seat Foster Family Theater
Baby Bird emerges from her shell and expects to be greeted by her mother's song. But her mother is not there. Where is she? With the help of Dog, Cat, and Hen, Baby Bird sets out in search of Mother in this musical based on P.D. Eastman’s whimsical, well-loved picture book.
Locomotion
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
11:00 AM
4:00 PM
» Watch Video
» Study Guide
Grades 4 & Up; 1,250-seat Mary Stuart Rogers Theater
Lonnie Collins Motion—nicknamed Locomotion—has seen a lot of sadness in his young life. But when the 11-year old discovers a passion for writing poetry, Lonnie finds a way to express his feelings about his family, the fire that took his parents away, his little sister, and his world. Award-winning novelist Jacqueline Woodson has turned her Coretta Scott King Honor Book into an inspiring play produced by the Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences.
The Boy Who Cried Bully by Tom Quinn
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
9:30 AM
4:00 PM
» Study Guide
Grades K-5; 444-seat Foster Family Theater
Meet Nate, a typical third-grader with a love for telling tall tales. Nate's biggest problem is Sam, a fifth-grade bully who has it in for him and his friends. Thankfully, Bob the Bully-Buster visits to teach Nate's class what they can do to identify and prevent bullying in school. Based on the classic Aesop's fable, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, this honest, funny and engaging production looks at stretching truths and accepting differences.
Funding Opportunity
The Stanislaus County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services is a key prevention
partner of the Gallo Center and has approved funding to underwrite performances
for schools or community groups in Stanislaus County. Please download the BHRS grant application.
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Stuart Little
Monday, May 7, 2012
9:30 AM
11:00 AM
Study Guide - (will be posted when received)
Grades K-5; 444-seat Foster Family Theater
In E. B. White’s fantasy, Stuart enjoys adventures in Central Park and then tries to rescue his friend Margalo, a beautiful bird, from the pursuit of Snowbell, a house cat. As the mild mannered mouse tries to cope in the real world, he learns that size is not important. It’s temperament and ability that count!
Ellis Island: Gateway to a Dream
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
9:30 AM
11:00 AM
Study Guide - (will be posted when received)
Grades 3-8; 1,250-seat Mary Stuart Rogers Theater
Reflecting the historic realities, excitement, and hopes of Ellis Island, this vivid,
high spirited musical from American Family Theater captures the courage and challenges
of the immigration experience. With wonder, terrific action and heart, Ellis Island:
Gateway to a Dream celebrates the multi-cultural foundations of our nation.
The Grapes of Wrath
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
9:30 AM
11:00 AM
Thursday, May 10, 2012
9:30 AM
11:00 AM
Study Guide - (will be posted when received)
Recommended for Grades 7–12
The Gallo Center previously teamed with Modesto’s Prospect Theatre Project to present
the much-loved "To Kill a Mockingbird." Now we join forces on another classic American
story that is a must for students.
A family of impoverished Oklahoman sharecroppers
lose everything when their farm is repossessed after a devastating drought. Driven
from their home to make the monumental trek westward to California and seduced by
the prospect of opportunity and dignity, they invest everything they have in the
journey. When forced to face the possibility that California may not after all be
the promised land, they have no choice but to go on; nothing is left for them in
Oklahoma.
The Man Who Planted Trees
Friday, May 18, 2012
9:30 AM
11:00 AM
» Study Guide
Grades 2-12; 444-seat Foster Family Theater
Based on Jean Giono’s classic novel, this play is a unique blend of comedy and puppetry
telling an inspiring, ecologically oriented tale of a French shepherd setting out
with his dog to plant a forest and transform a barren wasteland—“to put things right.”
Uplifting and unforgettable, it shows us the difference one man (and his dog!) can
make to the world.
Modesto Community Concert Association Events
Golden Gates
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
9:30-10:30 am
Mary Stuart Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, capacity: 1250
Cost per student: $0. Appropriate age group: 4th grade and up.
This group of Russian musicians, dancers and singers from St. Petersburg present
an authentic picture of Russian folk traditions. They use syncopated choreography,
gymnastic leaping and explosive foot stomping. Their colorful costumes and exotic
sounds help to bring the Russian culture to life.
Ticket orders, please contact: Jackie Zimmerman, Jackie-zimmerman@sbcglobal.net
,
phone: 521-7665.
Deadline to contact: Friday, January 20, 2012.
Barton & Para
Monday, April 23, 2012
9:30-10:30 am
Mary Stuart Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, capacity: 1250
Cost per student: $0. Appropriate age group: 4th grade and up.
This group presents traditional folk songs, lively dance tunes, old ballads, American
inland river melodies, and Civil War songs. They use a variety of instruments, including
a hammered dulcimer, banjo, and guitar. 2012 is the 150th anniversary of the Civil
War and this presentation will share music that shaped that time in American history.
Ticket orders, please contact: Jackie Zimmerman, Jackie-zimmerman@sbcglobal.net
,
phone: 521-7665.
Deadline to contact: Friday, April 13, 2012.
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