Tears of Joy Theatre

FIELD TRIPS TO THE THEATRE
* Encourage the exploration of stories from other cultures.
* Demonstrate how stories can be creatively enhanced in their journey from story to stage.
* Stimulate creativity and imagination.

COST: $6 per person
SHOWTIMES: 10 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.
LOCATION: Winningstad Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland Ore. 97205

Jungle Book

By Reg Bradley, based on the book by Rudyard Kipling What is a family? Explore the Indian jungle with Mowgli as he tries to discover to which family he belongs. Monkey? Wolf? Man? The audience participates as members of the wolf pack as this powerful play unfolds.

Learn about a classic story written in 1894
Learn about language and communication
Learn the importance of family

Grades 1-5.
November 12-21, 2008
Jungle Book Guide

The Reluctant Dragon
By Nancy Aldrich
based on the book by Kenneth Graham
Our Dragon may look large and scary, but he, like the boy who befriends him, is much more interested in songs and poetry. The frightened villagers call for Sir George to protect them and everyone gets a great show.

Learn a lesson in not judging on appearances
Learn how rumors and lies can spread
See a spectacular exhibit of dragon puppets

Grades 1-8
December 17-19, 2009

The Reluctant Dragon Guide

When Animals Were People
By Nancy Aldrich & Omar Vargas
Mexican and South American tales are brought to life in this dynamic new Play. When Animals Were People, a tale from Mexico with a strong ecological theme, is paired with a story from Ecuador, Blame It On the Moon.

Learn about Mexico and South America
Learn words, and phrases in Spanih
Learn stories that explain how things came to be

Grades 1-5.
February 4-20, 2009

Fabulous Bear!
by Jan Wilkowski
A small bear brings home a lost puppy, upsetting his father. Filled with songs, endearing dogs, and a fox burglar, this play from Poland became a favorite with children throughout Eastern Europe in the 1960s.

Learn a story from Poland
Learn a song

Grades K-2.

April 1-17, 2009

Fabulous Bear Gude