APPLAUSE SERIES SCHOOL PERFORMANCE
THE MAN WHO PLANTED TREES
Puppet State Theatre Company of Scotland
GRADES 3-8 • CAPACITY 299
TEMPLE THEATER (Located in the Temple for Performing Arts, 1011 Locust Street)
Performance length: 60 minutes
This captivating adaptation of Jean Giono’s environmental classic follows a French shepherd who sets out with his dog to plant a forest, acorn by acorn. As they attempt to transform the barren wasteland, war rages across Europe and threatens the young forest. With its unique blend of comedy, puppetry and storytelling, and sensory effects creating scents, wind and rain, The Man Who Planted Trees is an inspiring and unforgettable story that shows us the difference one man (and his dog!) can make to the world.
Victor Award Winner (Best-in-Show) at the 2009 International Performing Arts for Youth Showcase.
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS
Literacy
Science
Social Studies
21st Century Skills
Theater
CHARACTER COUNTS
Trustworthiness
Respect
Responsibility
Fairness
Caring
Citizenship
+ GO DEEPER WITH ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Beyond the Performance:
"Terrific Trees" at the Botanical Center
Visit the Botanical Center the same day as the performance for a special presentation on trees, their contribution to living things and the environment, as well as useful products we get from trees. Students will also go on a 'Name that Tree Scavenger Hunt' in the Dome, stopping at stations to learn more about the plants in the Dome. Limited capacity. $2 per person (in addition to $1 performance ticket). To request, contact Michelle at 515-246-2355 or mmcdonald@civiccenter.org.
Please note: all guests, regardless of age, must be included in the group reservation to be permitted into the theater. Because Applause Series programs are intended for school-age audiences, children under 3 will not be permitted in the theater.
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