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“The study guide was a huge help. We spent
the morning doing activities from the study guide
before leaving to go to the show.”
—Chris Guros, special educator
at Main Street Middle School
Students
are the heart
of all we do!
“This program gives students the full
experience of writing, from process
to critique to performance. They grow
so much as writers, and it’s the most
fun they have all year.”
—Jenny Land Mackenzie,
teacher at St. Johnsbury Academy
“The frosting on the cake was
having a companion workshop
the previous week. Acting out
scenes from the play and
preparing a line to contribute
was so engaging and engrossing.”
Ruth Beecher, 3/4th grade teacher
at Robinson School
Prepared students
make deeper connections.
Study Guides
Our study guides make it easy to prepare for a trip to the Flynn. Build students’ prior knowledge, extend
the learning experience after the show, and learn how to connect performances with Common Core,
C3 History, and Next Generation Science Standards through clear-cut activities to use in your classroom.
Visit www.flynncenter.org/studyguides.html to download yours free!
Matinee Companion Workshops
Take preparation to a new level by inviting a professional Flynn teaching artist to lead a highly interactive
workshop in your classroom. Students gain insight into the art form, creative process, and the show’s
themes, and better understand content connected to your curriculum.
Celebrate student voices with us through
the Vermont Young Playwrights Program.
Improve writing skills and inspire middle and high school students to new levels of creativity
with this 2-3 day program led by experienced playwrights. Selected plays from each VYP school are
presented in a staged reading by Vermont Stage Company actors at the festival in May, when students
take workshops, meet other young playwrights, and celebrate student works from across the state.
Since 1995, over 5,000 participating students have written original plays through the program.
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Professional
Learning for
Educators
Research has shown that the performing
arts improve the quality of education,
from early childhood to adulthood.
But for many educators, there is a gap
in training. The Flynn offers a range
of programs designed to help teachers
integrate the performing arts into their
curriculum to build community and
“Lively,
promote deepen learning.
relevant, and rejuvenating.”
Teacher Workshops & Graduate Courses
—Carly Bennett 6/8 grade teacher
at Shelburne Community School
Invigorate your teaching and learn new teaching strategies by participating in our teacher
workshops and graduate courses. Sponsored by the Champlain Valley Educator Development
Center and led by expert teaching artists, we provide a diverse range of offerings each year
to meet you wherever you are on the journey to integrate more arts into your curriculum.
Our graduate courses offer recertification credit and in-depth study of techniques developed
in the Flynn’s signature professional learning program. We can also customize arts literacy
experiences for your school or district in-service or staff meetings.
Lead Teacher Network
Lead teachers are key liaisons between their schools and the Flynn. They are on the inside
track, the first to hear about each season’s matinees, exciting artist residencies, discounts,
and special offers like free workshops or grant opportunities. A vital resource for their schools,
lead teachers offer input into the next season, and receive two free tickets to a Flynn-presented
MainStage show of their choice.
Integrated Curriculum: Words Come Alive
“It is amazing. The amount of
information and ideas that you
walk out with will completely
change the way that you look at
your classroom and plan activities.”
Deepen student engagement and strengthen comprehension by layering theater and dance
into reading, writing, math, social studies, science, guidance, and more. Our research-based
program is available as individual workshops tied to specific curriculum, as a one- to two-week
residency, or as a comprehensive professional learning program with teacher toolkits
—Ashley Howard, 6th grade teacher
at Edmunds Middle School
and sample lesson plans. Grants from the Vermont Arts Council or IPDP funding can help
support this work in schools and classrooms.
Engaging Active Learners Conference
Arts Integration has been touted as a transformative approach to making teaching and learning
more active and engaging, but what does it look like in practice? Our full-day conference—
now in its seventh year—offers a smorgasbord of tried and true lesson plans presented by Vermont
educators and teaching artists who have experienced success with the model. You’ll leave
inspired and with a wealth of resources that you can use with students right away. Come to the
Flynn for a day of engaging professional learning and experience the power of arts integration.
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For details about any
of these programs visit
www.flynncenter.org
call 802-652-4548, or email Stacy Raphael
at schoolprograms@flynncenter.org
Table of Contents by Grade
“We always feel like royalty when
we come to the Flynn. Thank you
so much for always being so willing
to make our visits so exceptional.”
“Junie B.’s Essential
Survival Guide to School”
LIT RESP
Wednesday, September 30 • 9:30 am & 12 pm • Grades K-3 • 60 minutes • $8.50
—Liz Greenberg, 5/6th grade teacher
at Robinson School
RECOMMENDED GRADE LEVELS
FLYNN MATINEES IN BURLINGTON
PK K 1
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Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat
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Henry & Mudge
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Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds
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VYO & VSO Link Up
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Red Kite, Brown Box
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Celestial Being: Different is Good
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Math Dance: The Secret Life of Squares •
Frindle
Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief
Andes Manta, Music from South America Yamato, The Drummers of Japan
Companhia Urbana de Dança
Peking Acrobats
The Giver
Black Angels Over Tuskegee
Improvised Shakespeare Company
Music of the American Civil War
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
I and You: Life, Death, & Walt Whitman Tribes
Caps for Sale
SPRUCE PEAK MATINEES IN STOWE
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Professional LEARNING for Educators AT THE FLYNN
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This brand-new musical adventure from Theatreworks USA is based on Barbara Park’s popular
book, and perfect for September! From bus rules to Band-Aids, and carpools to cookies, Junie B.
and friends deliver the definitive word on surviving and thriving in style. With a jillion tips, tricks,
and trip-ups, Junie B. shares her hard-won expertise and shows how school is sometimes scary,
sometimes super-fun, and ALWAYS something to sing about! Links to children’s literature, problem
solving, friendship, & individuality. CC ELA: RF 1-4, RL 1-10, L 3-5, SL 1-2.
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“Students were engaged for
the entire performance and
it made many of them want to
come back and read the books!”
—Jenny Wright, teacher at JFK Elementary
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Monday, October 5 • 9:30 am, 11 am, & 12:30 pm
for students with autism, Grades PreK-9 • 60 minute experience • $8.50 RESP DIV
11/18/15
9 am-3 pm
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“Red Kite, Brown Box”
This joyful experience is designed specifically for children with autism
and their caregivers, and limited to 15 students per performance.
Inspired by the book Not a Box by Antoinette Portis, Chicago Children’s Theatre
offers a multi-sensory adventure that does not insist upon sitting still and keeping
quiet, but rather encourages children to move, laugh, talk, sing, and interact with the
artists. Texture, sound, and light all play a part, as simple cardboard boxes transform
into a magical world full of dance parties, pillow fights, and a ceiling full of stars.
3/9/16
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4-6 pm
Shakespeare Comes Alive, Teacher Edition
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4-6 pm
• Preschool/Early Elementary • Elementary • Elementary/Middle School • Middle School/High School
Links to mindful play, imagination, kinesthetic learning, multiple intelligences.
Elementary through High School • Professional Learning • For Students on the Autism Spectrum
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Math Dance: Physical Problem Solving
CC ELA: RF 1-4, RL 1-10, L 3-5, SL 1-2.
Grade level recommendations are not exclusionary: they indicate grades that will benefit from a show even without preparation.
With some preparation, other grades are certainly welcome, at a teacher’s discretion.
Also a Family Show
Sponsored by Bruce and Lillian Venner
with additional support from the Surdna Foundation
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“Andes Manta: Traditional
Music from South America”
MATINEE IN STOWE
At Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center
“Goodnight Moon”
& “The Runaway Bunny”
Monday, November 2 • 9:30 am •
Grades 2-12 • 1 hour • $8.50
WORLD DIV SS Andean music is one
of the few authentic, prehistoric culture forms
to survive in South America for thousands
of years, and none play it better than the four
Lopez Brothers. Natives of the Ecuadorian
Andes, they call the sounds of ancient life
out of more than 35 traditional instruments,
interweaving vibrant music, folklore, birdcalls,
and the cycles of planting and harvesting into
a joyous celebration of cultural life. Links to
Tuesday, October 13 • 10 am & 12 pm
• Grades PreK-2 • 1 hour • $8.50
LIT RESP STEM This sweet double-bill
adaptation of Margaret Wise Brown and
Clement Hurd’s beloved bedtime classics stars
the magical Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia.
Their whimsical puppetry and evocative
original music celebrate familiar nighttime
rituals, and the reassuring care of a loving
parent. Endearing rabbit characters and
calming, dream-like imagery infuse young
readers with a calming sense of security
and peace. Links to children’s literature, word
Latin American cultures, Spanish language, nature,
rainforests, sustainability, and world music.
CC ELA: RL 3&7, SL 1-2, WHST 7-9. NEXT GEN:
LS2.A&C, ESS3.C. C3 Hist: D2.Geo.5-6 & 10.
Sponsored by Concept 2
recognition, rhymes, family relationships, routines.
CC ELA: RF 1-4, RL 1-10, L 3-5, SL 1-2.
—Suzy Kneeland, preschool teacher at
Pine Forest Children’s Center
“My students were able to relate
to the difficulty of telling a story
without words. It also enhanced
their understanding of the
importance of theater in inspiring
an audience to take action or
change their opinion about
something.”
“Caps for Sale”
Tuesday, November 3 • 9:30 am & 12 pm •
Grades PreK-2 • 1 hour • $8.50 LIT RESP
—Cathy Archer,
drama teacher at Rutland High School
“Tribes”
Performed in our black box theater, FlynnSpace
by Vermont Stage Company
TRIBES
Wednesdays, October 14 & 21 • 10 am • Grades 10-12 • 2.5 hours • $12.50 RESP DIV LIT
Communication is key in this award-winning play by Nina Raine. Billy is a young deaf man inside a fiercely
idiosyncratic family that has tried to raise him as part of the hearing world, neglecting to adopt ASL (American
Sign Language) in the home. He has adapted brilliantly to their unconventional ways, but it’s not until he
meets Sylvia, a young woman on the brink of deafness, that he finally knows what it means to be understood.
As Billy tries to embrace his own identity with his family, friends, and the Deaf community, innovative technology
immerses the audience in a unique multimedia world that allows access to multiple levels of understanding.
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“Awesome experience to watch
awestruck preschoolers—it cuts
right to the heart!”
Get ready for some mischievous monkey business
from Adventure Theatre! Pezzo the peddler has
a huge stack of caps balanced carefully on top
of his head, but one day he takes a nap under a
shady tree and when he awakens, the caps are
all gone. How can so many caps just disappear?
Where could they be? And how will he ever
get them back? Eastern European music meets
American musical theater in this delightful and
lively new show, celebrating the 75th Anniversary
of Esphyr Slobodkina’s beloved read-aloud book.
Links to reading, problem solving, friendship, and
generosity. CC ELA: RF 1-4, RL 1-10, L 3-5, SL 1-2.
Sponsored by The Golodetz Family
Links to disability awareness, respecting differences, identity, independence, communication, language arts, and grammar.
CC ELA: SL 1,2,5, RL 3&7, RH 1-10, WHST 7-9, L5. MATURE LANGUAGE & REFERENCES TO SEXUAL ACTS
LIT Literacy/Literature
Sponsored by Ducky Donath with additional support from the Surdna Foundation
STEM Science/Technology/Engineering/Math
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SS Social Studies (History/Geography)
DIV Diversity/Cultural Competence
PE Phys. Ed./Health
WORLD World Cultures/Non-Native Languages
RESP Responsive Classroom/Respect
In FlynnSpace, our black box theater
“For many of our students this is
their first time to a theater, and it
creates a memory they talk about
for years. It’s a treasured experience
for them and allows for experiential
learning to take place, giving greater
meaning to aligned curriculum.”
Music of the American Civil War:
“Better Angels of Our Nature”
Friday, November 6 • 10 am • Grades 6-12
• 1 hour • $12.50 DIV SS RESP
President Abraham Lincoln appealed to “the better angels of our nature”
in his first inaugural address, as he pleaded with our divided nation to avoid
the looming specter of civil war. Though not the only contributing factor,
the American Civil War helped reset the stage for the eventual flourish of
artistic advancement in the African American
community, leading to one of America’s most
significant artistic contributions to the world:
jazz. In this educative concert, Brian McCarthy
and his nine-piece ensemble explore the
derivation of popular songs from our country’s
deep past, some of which (like The Battle
Hymn of the Republic) are familiar even today
and connect the Civil War era with its role in
jazz. Links to American & African American history,
—Jennifer Haselman, special educator
at Missisquoi Valley Union High School
“Percy Jackson
& the Lightning Thief”
Tuesday, December 1 • 9:30 am (Grades 3-6)
& 12 pm (Grades 5-8) • 1 hour • $8.50 LIT WORLD SS
Back by popular demand! Percy Jackson is a normal 12-year-old, struggling with dyslexia
and ADHD and trying to come to terms with the father he never knew. Of course, his father
is Poseidon, and lately Percy’s mythological roots seem to be climbing straight from the pages
of his Greek mythology textbook! In order to bring peace to the warring Mount Olympus,
Percy must come to terms with the father that abandoned him, solve the riddle of the Oracle,
and unravel a treachery more powerful than the gods themselves. Based on the popular book
series by Rick Riordan, this fun musical comes to us from the ever-excellent TheatreworksUSA.
musical traditions, jazz, collaboration, and respecting
differences. CC ELA: RL3&7, WHST7-9, RH1-10,
SL1-2. C3 Hist: D2.His.1-5 & 14, & D41.
Links to Greco-Roman mythology, history, & culture, literature, family dynamics, problem-solving, and
personal strength. CC ELA: SL2, RF1-4, RL1-10, L3-4, RH1-10.
Sponsored by Tim and Lynn Vallee
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Teacher
Workshop
at the Flynn
4-6 pm
“Before this I had
never gotten this
in depth with a
story, like I did
during this play.”
Shows with this symbol are also
performed at night or on weekends
as part of the 15-16 Series.
—student at Tuttle
Middle School
In FlynnSpace, our black box theater
Improvised
Shakespeare Company:
“Shake it Up!”
Thursday, November 12 at 10 am & 12 pm (Grades 6-8), LIT
Friday, November 13 at 10 am (Grades 8-12) • 60 minutes • $12.50
These wildly talented performers create a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style based on a title
suggested by your students! Each off-the-cuff drama uses the language and themes of William
Shakespeare, including power struggles, star-crossed lovers, sprites, kings, queens, sword-play,
rhyming couplets, asides, insults, persons in disguise and all that we’ve come to expect from
the pen of the Great Bard. Whether a tragedy, comedy, or history, nothing is planned-out, rehearsed,
or written, so each play is a world premiere. Back by popular demand, this incredible study of
the elements of Shakespeare is so hilarious it will leave your students begging for more Bard!
Links to Shakespeare, poetry, storytelling, adaptation, creative expression. CC ELA: RL 1-10, L3-8, SL1-4.
Sponsored by Anonymous Friends
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CC ELA = Common Core English Language Arts Standards addressed.
CC Math = Common Core Mathematics Standards saddressed.
NEXT GEN = Next Generation Science Standards addressed.
C3 Hist = Framework for Social Studies.
Through writing responses in your classroom and/
or use of Flynn Study Guides, all performances
can be linked to Common Core Writing
Standards 1-10, and/or Writing Standards for
Literacy in History, Social Studies, Science, and
Technical Subjects 1-10. Seeing live performance
provides rich opportunities to write reflections,
narratives, arguments, and more.
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“Celestial Being:
Different is Good”
Tuesday, January 12 • 9:30 am • Grades 1-6
• 50 minutes • $8.50 DIV RESP STEM
Tuesday, January 19 • 9:30 am & 12 pm LIT
Grades K-4 • 1 hour • $8.50 DIV SS RESP
Celeste has been having a hard time making friends at
school, and just got the news that she has something
called Asperger’s. Her classmates seem to think she’s
from outer space, and Celeste thinks they might have
a point: maybe there are more kids like her somewhere
far beyond our solar system! Once she starts building
a top-secret spaceship, Celeste meets Martin, a new boy
at school who is really interested in outer space too . . .
but can he be trusted with her secret? This heartwarming
play from Green Thumb Theater explores the experience
of a child who struggles with social connections, as
she and her classmates learn that you don’t have to be
the same to be a good friend. Seeing the world through
Celeste’s eyes, with the tremendous color and joy of
her inner world, helps us realize that seeing things
differently can be an incredible gift. Links to Autism
awareness, respecting differences, empathy, self-esteem,
and outer space! CC ELA: RL 3&7, SL 1-4, RH 1-4, L3-6.
NEXT GEN: ESS1.A & B.
Supported by the Surdna Foundation
Bob Marley’s
“Three Little Birds”
Based on the children’s book by Bob Marley’s daughter
Cedella, this empowering Jamaican adventure story
features many of the musical legend’s famous reggae
songs, along with a host of fun new music. The colorful
musical from Adventure Theatre follows shy Ziggy,
who is frightened of going outdoors—what if a
hurricane or a mongoose happens along? He’d much
rather stay safe inside and watch TV. But three little
birds and Ziggy’s mischievous friend Nansi help
him learn that the best adventures are found when
he summons the courage to step outside his comfort
zone. Links to reading, Caribbean/Island cultures & music,
“I heard students discussing
parts of the play without any
prompting from me. They told
me this was one of the best
field trips they have ever taken.
For a teacher, this kind of
enthusiasm is about as good
as it gets.”
African Diaspora and facing fears/taking risks. CC ELA:
RF 1-4, RL 1-10, SL 1-2, L3-5. NEXT GEN: ESS2.D.
C3 Hist: D2.Geo.4.
“Black Angels Over Tuskegee”
A True Story of Race and
Courage in World War II
—Carolyn Aiossa, 6th grade teacher
at Hardwick Elementary
Friday, January 29 • 10 am • Grades 3-12 •
90 minutes • $8.50 SS DIV RESP STEM
Inspired by true events, this historical docu-drama
follows six brave African American men on a journey
to become the first aviators in the US Army Air Force
during a tumultuous era of racial segregation and
Jim Crow idealism in 20th Century American history.
United in brotherhood, the Tuskegee Airmen conquered
isolation and prejudice to become one of the most
highly-respected fighter groups in World War II, and
their achievements paved the way for full integration
of the US military. This powerful piece of theater is
chock-full of American political, social, and arts
history, and comes to the Flynn direct from its
off-Broadway run in New York. Links to American
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Wednesday, January 13 • 9:30 am • Grades 6-12 • 90 minutes • $8.50 LIT RESP
Hermia has fallen for Lysander, but her father wants her to marry Demetrius—who happens to
be the heartthrob of her best-friend-forever, Helena. Threatened by Daddy if she won’t do what
he wants, Hermia and Lysander ditch the court and head for the woods, with Helena and Demetrius
in hot pursuit! Shakespeare’s most mischievous comedy—brought to life by the National Players
—throws together lovesick youth, warring fairies, and amateur thespians in a magical forest,
where trickster Puck pranks them all. Links to Shakespeare, poetry, healthy relationships, and
communication. CC ELA: RL 1-10, SL 1-4, RH 1-6, L3-6.
& military history, prejudice/ discrimination, civil rights,
aviation, heroism, and resilience. CC ELA: SL 1-3, L4-6,
RH 1-8, WHST 7&9. C3 Hist: D2.His.1-5 & 14, D41,
D2.Civ.2&6.
“It seemed like a real-life event
was happening right in front of me!”
—student at Fairfield Center School
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MATINEE IN STOWE
At Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center
“LEO: The Anti-Gravity Show”
Tuesday, February 16 • 9:30 am & 12 pm • Grades 1-12 • 1 hour • $8.50 STEM PE
What would happen if the laws of gravity suddenly changed? This mind-bending and grin-inducing
work of sustained magic and acrobatics asks just that, leaving us wondering which way is up!
Thanks to a groundbreaking interplay of live performance and ingenious side-by-side video
projection, a jaw-dropping acrobat challenges our senses and tests our perception of reality.
When a lone performer stands up, he discovers that the room has changed and gravity no longer
sets the rules—a rotated video screen next to the set has made the wall a ceiling, and the floor a wall.
This funny, surreal, and surprisingly touching spectacle bends the laws of physics and has dazzled
audiences on Broadway and around the world. LEO is a once-in-a-lifetime experience not to be missed!
Links to physics, geometry, light, animation, and media arts. CC ELA: SL 2, RF 1-4, L 3-4, RL 1-10.
“Rich learning happens
in such a fun way!”
—Jennifer Haselman, special
educator at Missisquoi Valley Union
High Schoolat Stowe High School
“Any live performance
enhances students’
understanding of and
engagement with the text.
Anything that gets students
talking about the literature
they read is positive.”
“It’s always a pleasure to share
in my students’ joy, and to
share my own joy with them,
after a performance. We are
all so lucky to have such an
amazing resource in our own
backyard!”
—Ruth Beecher, 3/4th grade teacher
at Robinson School
—Heather Hoffmann,
9/10th grade English teacher
at Stowe High School
“The Giver”
Wednesday, February 17 • 9:30 am & 12 pm LIT
Grades 5-10 • 90 minute experience • $8.50
(1 hour show with wraparound discussions)
The American Place Theatre is known for their Literature to
Life program, in which verbatim theatrical adaptations of
great works of American literature are brought to life by a
professional actor. Lois Lowry’s Newbery Award-winning
YA novel is the latest work tackled by this terrific organization,
examining the monotone dystopian world in which twelveyear-old Jonas is selected to receive the memories of a far
different life. As the relationship unfolds between young
Jonas and his mentor, the Giver, the buried truth about the
world that he was born into becomes hauntingly clear to
both Jonas and the audience. Surrounded by a pre- and
post- show interactive discussion led by a professional
teaching artist, the audience explores themes including
Individuality, ethics, and social constructs. Links to dystopian
literature, societal structures, individuality, choice, psychology
& sociology. CC ELA: RL 1-10, SL 1-4, L 3-5, RH 1-4 & 7-8.
C3 Hist: D2.Civ.2&6.
Sponsored by Tanya and Bill Cimonetti
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“Frindle”
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Concerned
your kids will
miss lunch?
We have options.
Call us at
802-652-4571.
Thursday, March 3 • 9:30 am & 12 pm • Grades 2-6 • 1 hour • $8.50 LIT RESP
When spunky and imaginative Nick Allen has to write a report on the hopelessly boring dictionary,
he discovers something pretty cool—the unmistakable power of language! His new word for
“pen” is absolutely unstoppable, and even Mrs. Granger knows it. A love letter to great teaching,
great teachers, and the innovative youthful spirit that surges through corridors and classrooms
every school day, this delightfully quirky play from Griffin Theatre Company is based on the
award-winning book by Andrew Clements. Links to literature and language arts, creative thinking,
and the power of words. CC ELA: RL 1-10, SL 1-3, L 3-5.
Sponsored by Friends at Wake Robin
Dr. Seuss’s
“The Cat in the Hat”
Yamato, The Drummers of Japan: “Bakuon”
Tuesday, March 8 • 9:30 am & 12 pm •
Grades PreK-4 • 1 hour • $8.50 LIT RESP
From the moment his red-and-white-striped hat
appears at their door, Sally and her brother know
that the Cat in the Hat is the most mischievous cat
they’ll ever meet! With the zaniest antics and the
wildest ideas, he transforms a dull rainy day into
an amazing adventure. Not a word has been touched
or added to the play from Dr. Seuss’s classic tale,
so kids who’ve read the book will find themselves
transported directly into an action-filled version
of the story they’ve always imagined, fleshed out
by Childsplay with tons of wacky sound effects.
With some tricks (and a fish) and Thing Two and
Thing One, when the Cat is onstage, the fun’s never
done! Links to reading, poetry, imagination, rhymes and
Friday, March 11 • 12 pm • Grades 2-12 • 1 hour • $8.50 WORLD DIV SS STEM PE
wordplay, making good choices, and creative play.
CC ELA: RL 1-10, RF 2-3, SL 1-2, L 3-5.
Exuberant, boisterous, and unbelievably energetic, the drummers of Yamato hail from the birthplace of
Japanese culture. Their unbridled enthusiasm and superhuman feats of coordination, acrobatics, and
humor communicate the ancestral belief that the drumbeat —like the heartbeat—is the very pulse
of life. With a massive Taiko drum made from a 400-year-old tree as their centerpiece, Yamato blends
phenomenally powerful rhythmic thunder with Japanese music of delicate beauty, celebrating the richness
of Japanese cultural traditions. Links to Japanese history and culture, athleticism, dedication, and the science
Sponsored by Jan and Abbott Harris
with additional support from the Surdna Foundation
Sponsored by Nancy McClellan and Elliot Douglas
“Students couldn’t get enough of it.
They were sitting on the edge of
their seats cheering. It made science
and math not scary, but fun.”
—Arnell Paquette, 5/6th grade teacher
at Beeman Elementary
y
of sound. CC ELA: RL 1-10, SL 1-4, L 3-5, RH 1-10, WHST 7-9. C3 Hist: D2.His.2&4.
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“Math Dance:
The Secret Life
of Squares”
+
Teacher
Workshop
at the Flynn
4-6 pm
3x - 6 = y
Wednesday, March 9 • 9:30 am • Grades 1-8 • 1 hour • $8.50
x
STEM PE Choreographers, dancers, and Kennedy Center Teaching
Artists Dr. Schaffer and Mr. Stern illustrate the ways in which patternrecognition is key to understanding both mathematics and the arts.
In this smartly-crafted and very funny performance, they use highly
physical dances peppered with vaudevillian humor and larger-than-life
props (like giant tangrams) to create, examine, and reveal the joy and
beauty of patterns. Dances and audience interactions address such
topics as counting, symmetry, number sense, geometry, three-dimensional
thinking, the history of ideas, abstract and quantitative reasoning, and
the general Common Core mathematics practices. What do math and
dance have in common? A lot! Links to mathematics (basic, algebra, and
geometry), kinesthetic learning, and spatial reasoning. CC MATH: CC, OA, G, F,
MD, NS. CC ELA: RL7, SL 1-4, L 3-5.
Sponsored by Friends at Wake Robin
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Broaden your curriculum
with culture and creativity:
participate in a Teacher
Workshop at the Flynn,
or design one for your
school! See page 4.
6 x 7 = 42
F LY N N S T U D E N T M AT I N E E S 1 5 / 1 6
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Vermont Youth Orchestra
& Vermont Symphony Orchestra
Link Up: “The Orchestra Sings!”
Thursday, March 17 • 10 am • Grades K-2 (audience) STEM
& 3-6 (participate in full curriculum) • 50 minutes • $8.50
In this exciting new program devised by Carnegie Hall’s Weill Institute,
the Vermont Youth Orchestra and Vermont Symphony Orchestra join
forces to celebrate the magic of orchestral music, and to inspire
Vermont schoolchildren
to raise their musical
voices in song!
Participating schools receive free recorders for each student
attending, and a simple curriculum with which to explore the
idea of melody: a universal musical concept which can be both
sung and played. Kids discover how musicians “sing” through
their instruments, and then perform with the orchestra from
their seats, at the concert! Orchestras across the country and
the world are taking part in this inspiring program, and we’re
thrilled to be able to bring it to Vermont. Links to orchestral
music, science of sound, musical notation, technology, collaboration,
and student voice. CC ELA: SL 1-4, RH 7, RL 7.
Sponsored by Bruce and Ruth Ann Beers
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The Vermont Arts Council can
provide $200 toward your bus
to the Flynn. Apply early at
www.vermontartscouncil.org.
Wednesday, April 13 • 10 am & 12 pm •
Grades 2-6 • 1 hour • $8.50 LIT RESP STEM
MATINEE IN STOWE
At Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center
“Love That Dog”
Jack’s beloved dog has passed away, and all his
teacher wants him to do is write poetry. Jack hates
poetry; every time he tries to write, his brain feels
empty! And then something amazing happens . . .
the more Jack writes, the more he learns that not
only does he have something important to say, but
he actually knows exactly how he wants to say it.
Based on the innovative book by Sharon Creech
(structured as a series of free-verse poems from
Jack’s point of view) this absolutely brilliant piece
of theater from the Netherlands’ Theatergroup
Kwatta uses live sound effects and stop-action video
projection, along with four outstanding live actors,
to send a love letter to poetry and the emotional
and educational power of helping a child to find his
voice. Links to literacy, poetry, creative writing, multi-media
Companhia Urbana de Dança:
Hip-Hop from Brazil!
Thursday, April 14 • 12 pm (Grades 2-12) • 1 hour • $8.50 DIV WORLD SS PE
A complex country blessed with breathtaking natural beauty but plagued by poverty and violence,
Brazil has a complicated history and national character. Most of the infectiously enthusiastic young
dancers in this astounding company hail from the favelas (slums) of Rio de Janeiro, illustrating
for youth of modest means that dreams are unlimited with passion, practice, and hard work.
These equally athletic and poetic performers fuse hip-hop and contemporary dance with more
traditional Brazilian forms like samba and capoeira. The group presents new works that explore
race, identity, the cultural roots of Brazil, and the life stories of these inspiring dancers, who are
an absolute marvel of gritty energy. Links to South American cultures and languages, African Diaspora,
Martial Arts (Capoeira), race relations, and identity. CC ELA: RL 7, SL 1-4, RH 1 & 7, WHST 7-9.
C3 Hist: D2.His.4-5 & 14, D41, D2.Civ.2&6, D2.Geo.5-6 & 10.
Sponsored by John Bossange
“We were all spellbound!”
Peking Acrobats
—Ruth Beecher, 3/4th grade
teacher at Robinson School
Friday, April 15 • 9:30 am (Grades 2-8) & 12 pm (Grades 5-12) • 1 hour • $8.50
WORLD PE STEM Rooted in more than 2,000 years of history and folk tradition, acrobatics
are a vital thread in the fabric of Chinese arts and culture. The Peking Acrobats are China’s finest
—an elite troupe of gymnasts, jugglers,
cyclists, and tumblers whose dazzling
displays of flexibility, contortion, and control
will astound and inspire young audiences!
Delicate, athletic, and entertaining, their
remarkable feats are accompanied by a live
orchestra of traditional Chinese instruments.
Links to Chinese history & culture, forces
& balance, physical education, self-discipline,
and determination. CC ELA: RL 7, SL 1-4,
RH 1-8, WHST 7-9. C3 Hist: D2.His.1-5 & 14,
D2.Civ.2&6.
Sponsored by Linda and Ken Fishell
technology, and processing grief/loss. CC ELA: RL 1-10,
SL 1-3, L1-5, RF 3, SL 5.
F LY N N S T U D E N T M AT I N E E S 1 5 / 1 6
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coping mechanisms, language arts, and poetry. CC ELA: RL 3,
5-7, SL 2. SOME MATURE LANGUAGE
Sponsored by Gale Hurd in support of early access to the arts
“I cannot wait to come back!”
“Henry & Mudge”
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Prepared students get
the most out of our
student matinees!
Make learning stick
with our online study
guides or a companion
workshop in your
classroom. See page 2
Most teens don’t face the real possibility of dying young,
but Caroline isn’t most teens. Isolated in her bedroom
while she waits with fierce desperation for a liver transplant,
she meets the super-sensitive Anthony, a polar-opposite
classmate who brings her cookies, waffle fries, and
most importantly, a beat-up copy of Walt Whitman’s
Leaves of Grass. With a deadline of—gulp—tomorrow,
Anthony enlists the initially defensive Caroline to help
him transform his lame poster presentation on Whitman
into something beautiful, and the process (and Whitman’s
poetry) transforms them both as well. A celebration of the
strange beauty of human connection, this poignant play
by Lauren Gunderson is sure to speak volumes to teens
in Vermont. Links to respecting differences, communication,
By filling this out, the party listed below confirms
reading and understanding the Flynn’s policies
on changes and cancellations on the next page.
Questions:
email
sms@
flynncenter.org
or call
652-4548
Main Contact Person:
(This person will receive all relevant mail and email regarding orders)
Main Contact Email:
School Name:
Address:
School or Homeschool Phone Number:
All Teachers Attending:
A. List the titles of your top 4 show choices, in order of preference. (Homeschools may skip.)
If you do not list more than one option, your chances in the lottery decrease.
1. 3.
2. 4.
(Schools and Homeschools, please complete remaining questions)
TEAR OFF AT FOLD
Wednesday & Thursday, April 27 & 28 • 10 am •
Grades 8-12 • 2 hours • $12.50 RESP DIV LIT
Photo by Stan Barouh, taken at the Rolling World Premiere production of “I and You” at Olney Theatre Center.
“I and You: Life, Death,
and Walt Whitman”
Performed in our black box theater, FlynnSpace
by Vermont Stage Company
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Fill out both sides and
make copies for your records
before submitting your order!
B.I want to attend a total of
(#) show(s) this season.
(Note: if you leave this blank, you are committed to reserving every show you listed above.)
C.If a show I requested is sold out but there is another time offered for the same show/age group,
should we reserve that time instead? (If yes, your chances for seats greatly improve): Yes
This section required if you are ordering fewer than 10 seats per show.
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payable to the Flynn Center
*Credit cards preferred because your total due
may change depending on your luck in the lottery.
Name
name as it appears on card
Friday, May 13 • 9:30 am & 12 pm • Grades K-2 • 1 hour • $8.50
No
Exp. Date:
LIT RESP Moving from the city to a new house in the country can be tough.
If you are ordering
10 or ⌦fewer seats
per performance, ⌦
payment in full must
accompany ⌦your order
to secure your reservations.
Just ask Henry, who can’t find a playmate in his new neighborhood!
Luckily, he’s got Mudge, a great big slobbery canine buddy,
with whom he can share all kinds of adventures!
There’s one thing Mudge won’t do, and that’s roll over
. . . unless cousin Annie is the one to ask him,
which hurts Henry’s feelings. This delightful
TheatreworksUSA musical, based on Cynthia
Rylant’s beloved books, returns to the Flynn
with a valuable lesson about how much
a friendship—human or canine—can mean.
Signature
Links to literature, friendship, problem-solving,
and responsibility. CC ELA: SL 2, RF 1-4, L 3-4,
RL 1-10.
Andrea’s Legacy Fund, Champlain Investment Partners, LLC, Bari and Peter
Dreissigacker, William Randolph Hearst Foundation, Forrest and Frances Lattner
Foundation, Surdna Foundation, Tracy and Richard Tarrant, TD Charitable Foundation, Vermont Concert Artists Fund
of the Vermont Community Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation, New England Foundation for the Arts, National
Endowment for the Arts and the Flynn Jazz Endowment, for their underwriting of the 2015-16 Student Matinee Series.
Sponsored by Heather and John Dwight
“Rich learning happens in
such a fun way!”
—Jennifer Haselman, special
educator at Missisquoi Valley
Union High School
A Round of Applause
The Flynn Center recognizes that field trip resources for schools are extremely limited,
thus matinee prices for schools are significantly lower than prices for public performances,
As a non-profit organization, the Flynn is deeply grateful to the foundations, corporations,
and individuals whose generous financial support keeps matinees affordable for
schools. We thank all the individual show sponsors indicated under each show, as well
as the following for general support:
Performances at Spruce Peak are supported by Champlain Investment Partners, the UPS Store, the Kimmich Family,
and the Duke Family. Thanks to Myer’s Bagel Bakery for contributing bagels and coffee for our school bus drivers and matinee ushers,
and Burlington’s Department of Public Works for use of its parking areas by school buses.
Additional support from the Bruce J. Anderson Foundation, Green Mountain Fund, Walter Cerf Community Fund
and the Vermont Arts Council and the The Susan E. Quinn Memorial Fund, created in memory of Flynn volunteer
Susan Quinn and held at the Vermont Community Foundation
Words Come Alive Initiatives supported by Champlain Investment Partners, LLC and an anonymous donor
Engaging Active Learners Conference sponsored by the Champlain Valley Educator Development Center.
Additional funding received after April 20, 2015 will be recognized in the 2015-2016 Flynn Program Guide.
Include chaperones
Shows
DATE TIME
Flynn Center
Junie B’s Essential
Wednesday
Survival Guide to School K-3 9/30/15
Red Kite, Brown Box
PreK-9
Monday
10/5/15
GRADE(S)
TOTAL # # SUBSIDIZED
ATTENDING ATTENDING
SEATS
# PAID
SEATS
TICKET
PRICE TOTAL
$ DUE
9:30 11 am
=
x
–
or 12:30 pm
$8.50
=
FS Tribes Wednesday
10 am
–
=
x $12.50 =
10-1210/14/15
FS Tribes Wednesday
10 am
=
x $12.50 =
–
10-1210/21/15
Andes Manta, Music 2-12
from South America
Monday
9:30 am
–
=
x $8.50 =
11/2/15
Caps for Sale PreK-2
Tuesday
11/3/15
9:30 am
=
x
–
or 12 pm
$8.50
=
FS Music of the
Friday
10 am
–
=
x $12.50 =
11/6/15
FS Improvised
Thursday
11/12/15
American Civil War
6-12
6-8
Shakespeare Company
10 am
=
x $12.50
–
or 12 pm
=
FS ImprovisedThursday 10 am
–
=
x $12.50 =
Shakespeare Company 8-12 11/13/15
Percy Jackson
& the Lightning Thief
3-8
Tuesday
12/1/15
Celestial Being:
Different is Good
1-6
Tuesday
9:30 am
–
=
x $8.50 =
1/12/16
9:30 am
=
x
–
or 12 pm
=
$8.50
A Midsummer Wednesday
9:30 am
=
x $8.50 =
–
6-12 1/13/16
Night’s Dream
Bob Marley’s
K-4
Three Little Birds
Tuesday
1/19/16
Black Angels
3-12
Over Tuskegee
Friday
10 am
=
x $8.50 =
–
1/29/16
9:30 am
–
=
x
or 12 pm
=
$8.50
The Giver Wednesday
5-10 2/17/16
9:30 am
–
=
x
or 12 pm
$8.50
=
Frindle
2-6
Thursday
3/3/16
9:30 am
=
x
–
or 12 pm
$8.50
=
Dr. Seuss’s
PreK-4
The Cat in the Hat
Tuesday
3/8/16
9:30 am
–
=
x
or 12 pm
$8.50
=
Math Dance Wednesday
9:30 am
=
x $8.50 =
–
1-8
3/9/16
Yamato Friday
12 pm
–
=
x $8.50 =
The Drummers of Japan 2-12 3/11/16
VYO & VSO Link Up Thursday
10 am
=
x $8.50 =
–
K-63/17/16
Companhia Urbana
2-12
de Dança
Thursday
4/14/16
Peking Acrobats
2-12
Friday
4/15/16
12 pm
–
=
x $8.50 =
9:30 am
=
x
–
or 12 pm
=
$8.50
FS I and You: Life, Death, Wednesday
and Walt Whitman
8-12
10 am
–
=
x $12.50 =
4/27/16
FS I and You: Life, Death, 8-12
Thursday
4/28/16
Henry & Mudge
K-2
Friday
5/13/16
and Walt Whitman 10 am
=
x $12.50 =
–
9:30 am
–
=
x
or 12 pm
=
$8.50
FLYNN Show TOTAL 1
Spruce Peak
$
Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny PreK-2
Tuesday
10/13/15
10 am
–
=
x
or 12 pm
$8.50
=
LEO: The Anti-Gravity Show
Tuesday
2/16/15
9:30 am
=
x
–
or 12 pm
$8.50
=
10 am
–
=
x
or 12 pm
$8.50
=
Love That Dog
1-12
Wednesday
2-6 4/13/16
Reservations
9:30 am
–
=
x $8.50 =
or 12 pm
Stowe Show Total 2
$
Show TOTAL (1+ 2 )
$
FS: Performances in FlynnSpace. Based on demand, extra FlynnSpace shows
are sometimes possible. Your group will be placed in a show date based on
availability. See show descriptions for scheduled dates and note any date constraints.
For shows with two performances, only the later performance offers
ASL and AD services. See accessibility services on the right page.
7% TAX
TOTAL $
*Most schools are tax-exempt. Homeschools & non-exempt preschools, please add 7% tax to your total.
How to Order
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AND DEADLINES. ORDERS FILLED OUT CORRECTLY AND
COMPLETELY RECEIVE PRIORITY IN PROCESSING.
DUE DATES:
•Orders are accepted beginning Monday, May 4.
•Orders postmarked by Monday, May 18 are placed in a lottery which gives you the best chance of getting
one of your top choice shows.
•Orders postmarked after May 18 are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, throughout the year.
•Order confirmations are emailed in June and mailed in early August.
SUBMITTING ORDERS:
•MAIL to Student Matinees, Flynn Center, 153 Main St., Burlington, VT 05401
•HAND-DELIVER to Flynn Admin Offices, 147 Main St., Burlington (M-F 9 am-5 pm)
•SUBMIT ONLINE at: www.flynnsms.org
Please choose only
ONE method of
delivery! Duplicate
submissions cause
doubled orders.
•SEAT NUMBERS: Please include teachers and chaperones in your count. If uncertain of numbers,
we recommend overestimating slightly. You will be able to reduce seats up to six weeks prior to the show.
•CONFIRMATION: Reservations are confirmed by email in June; no tickets are issued. Seating is based
on age and other accommodations.
•WAITING LIST: Orders for sold-out shows are wait-listed. We’ll be in touch if seats open up.
•WORKSHOPS: You will receive a workshop order form with your show confirmation.
Payment
•GROUPS OF 10 OR FEWER: Pay in full at time of order.
•GROUPS OF 11 OR MORE: No need to pay now. A bill will be sent
12 weeks prior to the show, and payment or purchase order is due
four weeks before the show. (Purchase orders confirm final seat adjustments
and guarantee payment prior to show.) Reservations not paid in full
by the due date may be cancelled and a 50% cancellation
fee charged. Invoices for shows in September to November will
be mailed in August.
•SUBSIDIZED SEATS: We’re committed to raising funds to offer
approximately 200 free seats per show for students who meet criteria for fully subsidized lunches.
Because need always exceeds available subsidies, request subsidies only if there are no PTO or other community funds to support these students. There are several simple grants available to teachers; check out our funding resources page online. To request more than 15% of your seats subsidized, include a letter explaining your
higher need. Reminder, subsidies are for students, not chaperones.
•REFUNDS: Except in the unlikely case of a cancelled show.
There are NO REFUNDS for paid reservations, ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES:
In that case, monies will be applied to another show,
The Flynn accommodates mobility
companion workshops, or refunded.
Changes & Cancellations
We know things change!
•10 weeks before show: Cancellations and large seat reductions are due in writing / by email (greater than
15% of your seat total).
•6 weeks before show: Small changes to seat numbers
are due in writing / by email (up to 15% of your seat total).
•4 weeks before show: Full payment is due.
•Weather-related cancellations: There are no refunds of paid reservations. If your school is closed or
delayed on a show day, we make every effort
orders
to offer another grade-appropriate show.
received by
May 18 have If not possible, funds can be applied to
the best
companion workshops.
chance of
• Failure to meet these deadlines incurs
being filled
a late cancellation/ reduction fee equal to
50% of your reservation.
challenges through designated seating,
curbside assistance, and backstage parking.
Visual impairment is accommodated
through designated seating.
Wireless assistive listening devices
are available free of charge.
ASL interpretation will be provided
at shows designated with this icon
on the order form. If you have ASL requests
for other shows, call 802-652-4571 to see
if there are materials available to aid your
transliterator.
Selected productions will be
audio-described.
Social stories, break spaces, sensoryfriendly materials & more are available
for students on the autism spectrum.
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—Pam Bloch, 3/4th grade teacher at Underhill ID
“I believe that arts education of the
young is critical. Speaking, listening,
and being a good audience is all part
of any good curriculum.”
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