2009-2010 Field Trip Schedule 


To reserve a field trip show, call our Education Department at (845) 876-3088 ext. 13 or 12.
Reservation forms can also be downloaded from our website by clicking here .

All Field Trip events require signed reservation form and pre-payment unless supported by BOCES.

We welcome BOCES funding for our programs.

One free teacher or chaperone ticket offered for every 10 tickets purchased.


HAMLET by Up in One Productions

October 16, 20, 22 - 10:00 a.m.
Shakespeare’s great tragedy of a young man haunted by his father’s ghost and driven to the edge of madness in his obsession to avenge his death. Best for middle and high school students. Tickets $8.00

skyhunters in flightSKYHUNTERS IN FLIGHT with Brian Bradley

October 21 - 10:00 a.m.
A fascinating look at the world of raptors! Learn how birds of prey live and survive with an  indoor falconry presentation followed by an exciting outdoor flight demonstration with hunting dogs (weather permitting). Ideal for all grades. Tickets $6.00.


BLACK BEAR’S HUDSON VALLEY TALE with Madera Vox

October 23 - 10:00 & 11:30 a.m.
Classical crossover chamber ensemble Madera Vox and award-winning Hudson Valley children’s author Iza Trapani collaborate in this hour-long presentation that weaves a timeless story, creative movement, charming visuals and original music into a performance that will engage the hearts and minds of children.  Tickets $6.00

sleepy hollowTHE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW by the Puppet People

October 28- 10:00 & 11:30 a.m.
A  thrilling comic rendition of Washington Irving’s haunting tale. This show focuses on themes of bullies, jealousy and superstition.  Featuring marionettes, 2 life sized puppets, special effects, classical and traditional folk music.  Presented in celebration of New York’s Quadricentennial.  Ideal for grades K and up. Tickets $6.00


FUN WITH ENERGY with Jeff Boyer

October 29, 10:00 & 11:30 a.m.
Jeff Boyer shows the audience that energy is what makes our world work with an exciting energy-filled ride they’ll always remember. Kids learn about sound, light, solar power, electric and kinetic energies, with materials ranging from everyday objects like baseballs and breakfast cereal to radiometers and even a Van de Graaff generator! Ideal for grades K-8. Study guide available. Tickets $6.00

OLIVER TWIST by The Hampstead Stage Company

November 4, 10:00 & 11:30 a.m.
This Dickens’ classic is about a young orphan, Oliver, who overcomes great hardships in Victorian London. It is a coming of age tale about survival and friendship. Through this play, the actors encourage students to rise above insurmountable odds and help those around them. Tickets $6.00

THE PIONEERS by Kit’s Interactive Theater

November 5 -  10:00 a.m.
Independence, MO 1860’s - Blaze a trail with Pioneer Penny Pritchard! Relive the spirit of covered wagon travel with buffalo stampedes, deadly snake bites, and dance by the light of the moon. Interactive performance that allows students to be deftly incorporated into the plot! Grade levels: K-5. Tickets $6.00

COLONIAL LIFE by Kit’s Interactive Theater

November 5  - 11:30 a.m.
Pennsylvania, 1730s – Come celebrate spring with servant Katie Cotswold in this young Colonial village. Meet the townsfolk, join in the chores, games and frolics, and take a turn in the Maypole dance. Interactive performance that allows students to be deftly incorporated into the plot! Grade levels: K-5. Tickets $6.00

american revolutionAMERICAN REVOLUTION by Kit’s Interactive Theater

November 6 - 10:00 & 11:30 a.m.
Philadelphia - 1776 - Abigail Datchery & Samuel Adams attend the first reading of the Declaration of Independence. Help re-create the powerful events, such as the Boston Tea Party that sparked the War for Independence. Interactive performance that allows students to be deftly incorporated into the plot! Best for grades 4 - Adult.  Tickets $6.00.


A CHRISTMAS CAROL by CENTERstage Productions

December 9, 10, 16 & 17, 2009—10:00 a.m.
The CENTER’s original musical adaptation of Dickens’ classic tale. Join Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit, Ebenezer Scrooge and some wacky ghosts as they find out that Christmas isn’t a Humbug after all! Ideal for all ages. Tickets $8.00

...AND COMING IN 2010:
FOUR SCORE AND SEVEN YEARS AGO By ArtsPower, February 24 at 10:00 a.m.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM by The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, February 2010
THE SECRET GARDEN by The Hampstead Stage Company, March 18
Shakespeare’s MACBETH by CENTERstage Productions April, 2010

...and more to be announced!


Please Note:

  • ALL Field Trip events require advance reservation and pre-payment.
  • Teachers and home school parents: Seats are not confirmed without a signed reservation form. Please return paperwork ASAP to assure your seats are reserved.
  • We participate in Dutchess and Ulster County BOCES funding programs. Our Taxpayer ID# is 22-3051271.
  • We welcome teacher reading lists to assist us with programming.

Several performances are sold out, but reservations are apt to change at any time. Shows that are currently sold out will have a notation "Wait List Available."  We often refer to our Wait List when school's either cancel a reservation or reduce the number of seats needed, so call us if you are interested in seeing a show, even if it's full.

For more information, call Babette Fasolino at (845) 876-3088 ext. 13 or email her at babette@centerforperformingarts.org


 

 

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