Living Library for Classrooms
A Literature to Life Living Library is a verbatim theatrical adaptation of significant American literature brought to life by a professional actors. Presentations take place here or there, at our Black Box Theatre or in your auditorium or classroom. Ages 7 to Adult.
A Stage Presentation includes the following:
- 15-minute pre-show interactive discussion
- 1-hour performance (Actual length may vary slightly.)
- 15-minute post-show interactive discussion
- Teacher's Resource Guide
WHEN & WHERE?
Zora - IL
Feb 1When: February 01, 2012 at 8:00pm
Where: College of Lake County
From the theatrical biography by: Laurence Holder
Performed by: Cheryl Howard
Discussion Facilitated by: Lisa Strum
Adapted & Directed by: Wynn Handman
For tickets and reservations: Please visit the College of Lake County website
Bring Literature to Life to your school! Visit The Zora Roster Page to fill out a booking inquiry form.
To connect with audiences, artists and media: http://www.literaturetolife.org/zora
Zora - IL
Feb 2When: February 02, 2012 at 11:00am
Where: College of Lake County
From the theatrical biography by: Laurence Holder
Performed by: Cheryl Howard
Discussion Facilitated by: Lisa Strum
Adapted & Directed by: Wynn Handman
For tickets and reservations: Please visit the College of Lake County website
Bring Literature to Life to your school! Visit The Zora Roster Page to fill out a booking inquiry form.
To connect with audiences, artists and media: http://www.literaturetolife.org/zora
The Giver-NYC
Feb 13When: February 13, 2012 at 3:07pm
Where: PS 161 THE CROWN SCHOOL FOR LAW AND JOURNALISM
From the novel by: Lois Lowry
Performed by: Mara Stephens
Discussion facilitated by: Lisa Strum
Adapted/Directed by : Elise Thoron
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
Bring Literature to Life to your school! Visit The Giver Roster Page to fill out a booking inquiry form.
To connect with audiences, artists and media: http://www.literaturetolife.org/giver
The Secret Life of Bees - NM
Feb 27When: February 27, 2012 at 11:15am
Where: University of New Mexico - Popejoy Schooltime Series
From the novel by: Sue Monk Kidd
Performed by: Denise Wilbanks
Discussion Facilitated by: Margot Fitzsimmons
Adapted & Directed by: Wynn Handman
For tickets and reservations: Please visit the University of New Mexico Popejoy website
Bring Literature to Life to your school! Visit The Secret Life of Bees Roster Page to fill out a booking inquiry form.
To connect with audiences, artists and media: http://www.literaturetolife.org/bees
The Secret Life of Bees - NM
Feb 28When: February 28, 2012 at 12:04pm
Where: University of New Mexico - Popejoy Schooltime Series
From the novel by: Sue Monk Kidd
Performed by: Denise Wilbanks
Discussion Facilitated by: Margot Fitzsimmons
Adapted & Directed by: Wynn Handman
For tickets and reservations: Please visit the University of New Mexico Popejoy website
Bring Literature to Life to your school! Visit The Secret Life of Bees Roster Page to fill out a booking inquiry form.
To connect with audiences, artists and media: http://www.literaturetolife.org/bees
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl-VT
Feb 29When: February 29, 2012 at 9:00pm
Where: Johnson State College-Dibden Center for the Arts
From the narrative by: Harriet Jacobs
Performed by: Cherita Armstrong
Adapted & Directed by: Wynn Handman
For tickets and reservations: Please visit the Johnson State College website
Bring Literature to Life to your school! Visit The Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Roster Page to fill out a booking inquiry form.
To connect with audiences, artists and media: http://www.literaturetolife.org/incidents
The Giver-WI
Mar 1When: March 01, 2012 at 12:48pm
Where: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater-Young Auditorium
From the novel by: Lois Lowry
Performed by: Mara Stephens
Adapted/Directed by : Elise Thoron
For tickets and reservations: Please visit the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater website
Bring Literature to Life to your school! Visit The Giver Roster Page to fill out a booking inquiry form.
To connect with audiences, artists and media: http://www.literaturetolife.org/giver
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao-CA
Mar 6When: March 06, 2012 at 1:38pm
Where: California State University Polytechnic-Spanos Theatre
From the novel by: Junot Diaz
Performed by: Elvis Nolasco
Discussion Facilitated by: Manuel Simons
Adapted and Directed by: Elise Thoron
For tickets and reservations: Please visit the California State University Polytechnic-Poly Arts website
Bring Literature to Life to your school! Visit The The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao Roster Page to fill out a booking inquiry form.
To connect with audiences, artists and media: http://www.literaturetolife.org/wao
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao-CA
Mar 6When: March 06, 2012 at 1:38pm
Where: California State University Polytechnic-Spanos Theatre
From the novel by: Junot Diaz
Performed by: Elvis Nolasco
Discussion Facilitated by: Manuel Simons
Adapted and Directed by: Elise Thoron
For tickets and reservations: Please visit the California State University Polytechnic-Poly Arts website
Bring Literature to Life to your school! Visit The The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao Roster Page to fill out a booking inquiry form.
To connect with audiences, artists and media: http://www.literaturetolife.org/wao
The Giver-MA
Mar 6When: March 06, 2012 at 2:04pm
Where: Academy of Music Theatre
From the novel by: Lois Lowry
Performed by: Mara Stephens
Adapted/Directed by : Elise Thoron
For tickets and reservations: Please visit the Academy of Music Theatre website
Bring Literature to Life to your school! Visit The Giver Roster Page to fill out a booking inquiry form.
To connect with audiences, artists and media: http://www.literaturetolife.org/giver
Stage Presentation Rates
All rates stated below are listed with the New York City Department of Education as American Place Theatre Student Services.
VENDOR # AME 504
CONTRACT # QR164CD
- Field trip to The American Place Theatre - $8/seat
- New York City In-School Tour - $1,250
- Performance with Residency purchase - $900
- Out-of-city Performance - call for prices
- Need help funding your Literature to Life Performance? Click Here.
For rates and programming outside of the New York City School System or for custom packages of Literature to Life programs call 212-594-4482 x10.
