State Theatre 2009-10

Some of the "on school time performances" at State Theatre in New Brunswick.
The order form & complete list, including shows for younger students are online.

Scrap Arts Music
Friday, February 05, 2010, 10:30am

Program Length: 85 minutes
For Students in Grades: 3-12
All Seats:$12

Founded by a percussion virtuoso with a talent for welding and a commitment to recycling and a designer with a passion for spectacle, Scrap Arts Music is a one-of-a-kind blend of intricate rhythms, raw energy, athletic choreography, and the greenest, most inventive reuse of materials on stage today. The group performs on more than 140 invented instruments crafted from industrial scrap—ranging from accordion parts to artillery shells. They deliver an adrenaline-laced power-percussion performance rooted in street performance, jazz, and world music traditions.

Le Grande Cirque
Monday, March 01, 2010, 10:30am
Program Length: 75 minutes
For Students in Grades: 3-12
All Seats:$15

This spellbinding cirque-style show features a cast of over 50 world-class acrobats, jugglers, clowns, and high-wire artists from across the globe. Amazing feats of strength, balance, skill, and artistry are set off by stunning costumes, evocative music, and brilliant special effects. This is one production guaranteed to take your breath away!

The Man Who Planted Trees (Puppet State Theatre Company)
Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 10:00am & 12:00pm
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 10:00am & 12:00pm
Venue: Crossroads Theatre ("next door" on the same street as State Theatre)
Program Length: 1 hour
For Students in Grades: 2-6
All Seats:$9

A French shepherd sets out to plant a forest and transform a barren wasteland. Based on Jean Giono’s beloved short story, The Man Who Planted Trees shows us the difference one man (and his dog!) can make to the world. This award-winning, internationally acclaimed production from Scotland’s Puppet State Theatre Company is a unique blend of comedy, puppetry and inspired storytelling. Audiences will hear the wind, feel the rain, and smell the lavender in this multisensory theatrical delight.