presents
Shea’s On School Time Series
2011-2012

Tickets are $7 per person

All shows begin at 10:30am and run one hour in length.

Please contact Holly Grant, Education Coordinator,
at 716-829-1171 or hgrant@sheas.org for more information.
All performances are open to schools and the general public.
Check back for additional shows and updates.

A THOUSAND CRANES
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Grades: 2-6
There is a legend that says that any person who folds a thousand paper cranes will be granted a wish. Sadako Sasaki was two years old. Her mother held her in her arms and sang a lullaby. In the house, her grandmother was making tea. Suddenly, a flash of light cut across the sky. Ten years later, in 1955, when Sadako was a happy 12 year old school girl in Hiroshima, the radiation sickness came. Sadako began to fold cranes, wishing to be well again, wishing that an atom bomb like the one that took her grandmother would never be dropped again. Before her death, Sadako folded six hundred and forty-four cranes. Her friends and classmates folded three hundred fifty-six more to make one thousand. Three years later, in Hiroshima Peace Park, they unveiled a statue of Sadako holding a golden crane in her outstretched arms with this inscription: “This is our cry. This is our prayer. Peace in the world.” Every year since then, children have sent thousands of cranes to be placed at the foot of her monument. This play tells the true story of Sadako and of how her spirit of hope and strength continues to inspire young people the world over to work for peace. An Eckerd Theatre production.

A THOUSAND CRANES WEBSITE
Supports NYS Learning Standards: The Arts—Theatre 3; ELA 1, 2, 3; Social Studies 1, 2

BLACK VIOLIN WITH DRUMS
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Grades: 3 and up
Kev Marcus and Wil b are Black Violin, two classically trained musicians who, along with their DJ TK, have created the ultimate synergy between classical and hip-hop music and with it an incredible opportunity to reach children. In 2005 the group was awarded the prestigious title of "Apollo Legends". Kev Marcus and Wil b, both graduates of Dillard Performing Arts High School, used their musical talents to earn full scholarships to college. Now Black Violin want to make sure that North America's young people get the same exposure to the arts, and therefore, the same opportunity that they did. Performing and touring with Alica Keyes, P Diddy, and Akon to name a few, Black Violin has committed themselves for the next few years to give back and teach children that classical music is cool!

BLACK VIOLIN WEBSITE
Supports NYS Learning Standards: The Arts — Theatre 3, Music 3; ELA 1, 3

LILY’S CROSSING
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Grades: 3-8
Lily has planned a spectacular summer at Rockaway Beach at her family’s cozy house on the Atlantic Ocean. But by the summer of 1944, World War II has changed almost everyone’s lives. Based on Patricia Reilly Giff’s moving novel, ArtsPower’s play explores what happens when people are brave enough to forge new relationships and follow their heart.

LILY’S CROSSING WEBSITE
Supports NYS Learning Standards: The Arts—Theatre 3; ELA 1, 2; Social Studies 1, 2

JANET’S PLANET – EXPLORING MICROGRAVITY
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Grades: 3-6
The Launchpad for Tomorrow's Scientists and Space Explorers!
By focusing on science and technology, Janet's Planet travels at the "speed of thought" and is designed to fuel S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) potential in elementary school age kids. Janet’s Planet is already viewable on more than 144 public television stations nationwide. This performance combines fun music with an interactive presentation that engages and challenges students and promotes S. T. E. M. curriculum. Teachers are provided with lesson plans designed to integrate with national and state standards, based on a curriculum endorsed by NASA and Space Florida! Get ready for an out of this world, galactic, imaginative learning adventure!

JANET’S PLANET WEBSITE
Supports NYS Learning Standards: The Arts—Theatre 1; Mathematics, Science & Technology 1, 4, 5

ARE YOU MY MOTHER?
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Grades: K-2
At long last, 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? Why isn't she home? With the help of Dog, Cat, and Hen, Baby Bird sets out in search of Mother Bird in this colorful musical adventure based on P.D. Eastman’s whimsical and well-loved picture book. An ArtsPower production.

ARE YOU MY MOTHER? WEBSITE
Supports NYS Learning Standards: The Arts— Theatre 3, Music 3; ELA 1

Family Series

SESAME STREET LIVE: Elmo’s Super Heroes
Thursday-Friday, February 23-24, 2012 10:30am
Show runs 90 minutes including one 15-minute intermission
Tickets: $8.50