LessonPLAN (Performing Live Arts Now) Education Series bring students to the Tower Theatre and performers into schools. Since the program began in 2011, over 63,000 young leaners have experienced the transformative power of the arts. Inspire your student’s creativity and enhance your teaching tools by attending one of the LessonPLAN education performances, or host one of our performances at your school for an in-school assembly!
“The students were thoroughly engaged in the performance, and loved the interaction that kept them involved. We were so glad to be a part of this WONDERFUL experience!!”
4th Grade Teacher – Cascade Academy
Upcoming LessonPLAN Events
Alex Zerbe, The Zaniac
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With the energy of ten thousand suns, The Zaniac shines like a comedy beacon as he bounces from one end of the stage to the other like an untamed rubber band. Jaws will drop, and eyes will pop as Alex juggles bowling balls, flaming torches and slices vegetables in half with a flying playing card.
*Curriculum Connections: Forces of motion, scientific method, engineering & technology, science, physics
*Recommended for grades K-5
Cost: $3 per student in school; Teachers in school free
Living Voices Island of Hope
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Performance Sponsor: Terry Reynolds
Discover life at Ellis Island during its busiest years, and the fears and dreams of every immigrant, through one determined young girl’s journey to America.
In the early 1900s, Leah and her family escape persecution as Jews in Russia and sail to a new life in the new world. But when Leah alone is detained at Ellis Island, she confronts her biggest obstacle yet: what if she is sent back?
*Curriculum Connections: Immigration, World history, US history, literature, theatre / drama, media / television, ethnic studies
*Recommended for grades 3-12
*Tech requirements: Projector, screen, stool
Cost: $3 per student in school; Teachers in school free
Sprout Film Festival
The Sprout Film Festival’s mission is to inspire audiences, promote inclusion and support transformative filmmaking as an important part of social change. This unique event, which focuses exclusively on films that celebrate the diverse lives and creativity of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), strives to challenge assumptions and breakdown stereotypes. By introducing thought-provoking, powerful films to inclusive audiences, we hope to promote acceptance, celebrate differences and shine some light to help make the invisible, visible.
One Tower Matinee at 10:00 AM and multiple in-school options available throughout the school year. Please send a separate email to beccas@towertheatre.org if you are interested in an in school option.
Cost: $3 per person
360 AllStars
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A non-stop energy packed urban circus complete with dancing, beat boxing, acrobatics, BMX biking and more, 360 ALL-STARS is a spectacular fusion of the extraordinary artistry that emerges from street culture. Boasting a stellar international cast of World Champion and World Record-holding athletes and artists, the show has had sold out runs on Broadway, Sydney Opera House and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Seen by over one million people worldwide 360 ALL-STARS entertains audiences of all ages! Each performer also offers workshops and demonstrations to young people showing them the limitless possibilities of the future.
*Two Tower Theatre matinees: 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM
*Curriculum Connections: Physical health, music and rhythm, storytelling, creative writing, problem solving, collaboration and teamwork
*Recommended for grades 2-12
*Please note: Loud music, haze, and flashing lights
Cost: $6 per student at the Tower; $10 per chaperone
Reservations
Pricing:
Tower matinee: $6 per student; $10 per chaperone
In-school performance: $3 per student; Teachers in school free
Payments:
Payments for LessonPLAN education performances may be made by cash, check, credit card, or school district purchase order.
For more information contact:
Becca Swain
Email: beccas@towertheatre.org
Education Manager
LessonPLAN Sponsors
Additional Support
