Contact
Deb Browne

503-248-0557 or
360-695-3050
Debb@tojt.com



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 10-19, 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 and lead to battles
  • See a spectacular exhibit of dragon puppets
Grades 1-5.
December 17-19, 2008

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 Spanish

  • 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