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Fiesta de Mexico with Señorita Margarita- A celebration of the Latino culture! On Campus Assembly

Time Frames
During School Day, After School, Summer, Weekend
Formats
On Campus Program
Grades
Pre K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Community/Fam., Talented/Gifted, Special Ed
Standards

Description

Celebrate Latin culture with Margaret Clauder, aka Señorita Margarita! Clad in a traditional Jalisco dress, her show features storytelling, arts and crafts used in many Latino celebrations, puppetry and ventriloquism. Piñatas will be displayed and the origin and making of cascarones (confetti eggs) will be explained. Maria Rosita the puppet helps students learn "La Cucaracha" in a hilarious children’s rendition of the song. Featured in the show is "Martina the Beautiful Cockroach" an old Cuban folktale, La Raspa (the Mexican Hat dance) will be performed. Mariachi Loco, who is a trumpet playing marionette, will bring the house down when his pants fall off!

Students Will

  • develop interest and pride in Latino culture, which plays such an important part in Texas.
  • hear words and phrases in Spanish and become familiar with their meanings
  • See 4 different types of puppets in use including: hand, glove, finger and marionette.
  • Book: Martina the Beautiful Cockroach by Carmen Agra Deedy ISBN: 1561453994
  • Children will see Latino arts/crafts such as pinatas and cascarones (confetti eggs) and learn what goes into making each and celebrations where they are used.
  • learn the words to a traditional Latino song, La Cucaracha in a children's version

Details

Dates: Check entertainers on line calendar for availability: http://www.mcpshows.com/calendar.html. You can fill out an on line request through her website or call 817.980.1760.
Times: anytime
Duration: 45 minute show with a 15-30 minute break between shows.
School Fee: On Campus: 2 programs $525 or up to 5 programs $950. One after school show for $325.
Minimum Attendance: 10
Maximum Attendance: 100
Bilingual: Yes
Technical Needs: electrical outlet within 15 feet of performance area. Stage pre-cleared 1 hour before our arrival. Stage lights on.
Other Information: To book: Check our on line calendar for availability first: www.calendarwiz.com/dfwfunnybusiness . Once you find an open date or time that works for you, fill out the booking form at www.mcpshows.com or email [email protected] or call 817.980.1760. When calling or emailing, please leave your name, school, phone number, the particular show you wish to have, and the date/time of the program. Technical needs: Electrical outlet 15-20 feet from the performance area. If we are using the stage it should be reserved for our use 1 hour before performance time and 30 minutes afterward. The stage should be pre-cleared no later than 1 hour before show time. Stage lights turned on 1 hour prior to performance.

Scheduling / Booking

Instructions: On-line calendars are available for each separate performer: Margaret Clauder: (Mother Goose, Weather Wonders, Spring is in the Air with Mother Nature, Story of Thanksgiving, The Hero is Within you, Fiesta de Mexico, I Detect a Tale, Ring in the Holidays with Mrs. Claus, After School Balloon Twisting: http://www.calendarwiz.com/dfwfunnybusiness Brett Roberts (Bubbleologist): www.calendarwiz.com/dfwentertainer Dal Sanders: (Magical, Mysterious Suitcase Science Show, Be a Hero- Not a Bully) www.calendarwiz.com/dalcal Cinde Sanders: (Seusology 101- A Celebration of All Things Dr. Seuss) www.calendarwiz.com/cindesanders Or, to help you determine availability of artist call 817.980.1760 or 817.265.5696, to confirm your booking request. You can also fill out a request form at: http://www.mcpshows.com/school_reserve.html
Deadline: cancellation no later than 2 weeks before event.
Cancellation Policy: Bookings may be cancelled up to two (2) calendar weeks before performance without penalty. Bookings cancelled within two (2) calendar weeks of performance but up to one (1) calendar week before performance may be rescheduled as artist's bookings allow. Bookings cancelled within one (1) calendar week of performance will require balanced paid in full and rescheduling is at artist's discretion.
After School Policy: Teachers are required to remain in room during performance. Artist will discuss and define the seating area and performance area prior to start of performance. Photographs are permitted as well as short video clips. Please tag us on Facebook at: Margaret A. Clauder.

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