APPLAUSE! SERIES SCHOOL PERFORMANCE
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR &
OTHER ERIC CARLE FAVOURITES
MERMAID THEATRE OF NOVA SCOTIA
GRADES PreK-2 ● CAPACITY 1,500
CIVIC CENTER MAIN HALL
TWO SCHOOL PERFORMANCES ADDED!
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY AFTERNOON!
Follow the amazing and brave journeys of three of Eric Carle’s most beloved stories retold on stage. Watch THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR’S metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly, the fanciful account of LITTLE CLOUD’S travels through the sky, and THE MIXED-UP CHAMELEON’S discovery of his own unique nature. Stories come to life using black-light and larger-than-life puppets.
From Nova Scotia, Canada, Mermaid Theatre's unique adaptations of children's literature have delighted more than four million young audience members. The company ranks among North America's most respected theatres for the young, and has won widespread recognition for its important ambassadorial role.
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS
Literacy, Math, Science
CHARACTER COUNTS
Trustworthiness, Respect, Caring
BEYOND THE PERFORMANCE
• In-classroom artist residency. A local teaching artist will help students explore Eric Carle’s style and create their own work over a four-session residency. $2 per student. To request, call 515-246-2355.
• Theater tour (registration required)
TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Teaching artist/educator Jan Louise Kusske will illustrate how classroom teachers can incorporate Eric Carle elements into classroom instruction and deepen their understanding of Mr. Carle’s work. Free with school ticket purchase. Call 515-246-2355 for details.
Please note: all guests, regardless of age, must purchase a ticket to be permitted into the theater for this production.
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