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Dallas Children's Theater

Curtains Up on Reading: Westward Expansion – Space
Time Frames
During School Day
Formats
Residency
Grades
4th, 5th, 6th
Standards

Description
CURTAINS UP ON READING RESIDENCY A Multi-Sensory Unit of Study Using space as a sensory link, Curtains Up residency artists excite students to investigate the Westward Expansion movements of the nineteenth century. Students journey westward with Lewis and Clark and experience life in a covered wagon. This unit also introduces students to several American Indian tribes and explores tribal concepts of space and land ownership. Students will act out stories from the literature and storytelling of this exciting period in American history. DCT has developed and perfected this creative curriculum and creative teaching style over several years.

Students Will
  • Work with a professional theater artist to actively learn curriculum through this innovative multi-sensory approach.
  • Act out stories and literature of the time of the Westward Expansion to take ownership of classroom lessons and be excited about learning.
  • The American West by Christine Hatt ISBN # 0-237-51867-8

Details
Dates: August 2013- May 2014
Times: 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Duration: Minimum 5 class meetings of approx 45 minutes
School Fee: $50 per class visit ($250 for 5 visits)
Minimum Attendance: 10
Maximum Attendance: 30
Bilingual: No
Technical Needs: Artists work in a classroom often with desks cleared to the side. If possible, a stage is a great meeting location.
Other Information: Residencies should be booked at least one month in advance.

Scheduling / Booking
Instructions: To book weekday matinees go to: https://www.dct.org/educators/fieldtrips/ and for Digital programs go to: https://www.dct.org/educators/digital/ or email [email protected] or call 214-978-0120 To book residencies or after school programs call 214-978-0110.
Deadline: Residencies are booked as far in advance as possible - At least one month’s lead time is necessary.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation Policy: No cancellations or refunds once a voucher number and approval code are issued. In case of cancellation by the theater, all attempts will be made first to re-schedule performance.
After School Policy: After School Policy: The school provides: a physical space large and quiet enough to allow the group to work comfortably and without interruption; at least one staff member on site during the drama class session; distribution of enrollment forms; and a contact person.

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