Theatrefor Audiences
A Literature to Life Theatre Experience is a verbatim theatrical adaptation of significant American literature brought to life by a professional actors. Each presentation uses the Literature to Life educational methodology through pre-show and post-show activities and a companion Teacher's Resource Guide.
WHO is involved?
AUDIENCES:
- Middle, and High School Students
- Community and Collegiate Audiences
- Elementary classrooms working with our age appropriate performances of Zora, Black Boy, The Secret Life of Bees and Listen to the Wind
- Professional Actor
- Master Teaching Artist
- Classroom Teachers
- Designated School Personnel
- The American Place Theatre Staff and Company
ARTISTS:
SUPPORT TEAM:
WHEN does it happen?
DURATION
- 15-minute pre-show interactive discussion
- 1-hour performance (Actual length may vary slightly.)
- 15-minute facilitated post-show interactive discussion
SCHEDULING:
- There is typically no set production calendar, and performances can be scheduled throughout the year on request.
- When booking, please allow at least 2 weeks in advance for New York performances, and 3 weeks for National Tours.
WHERE does it happen?
HERE OR THERE:
- Our Black Box Theatre (120 seat maximum, 80 seat minimum), larger groups on special request
- In your school auditorium or classroom
- Performing Arts Centers, Libraries and University venues across the country
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 Program? 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.
CALENDAR
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 7When: February 07, 2012 at 11:30am
Where: The National Comedy Theatre
From the novel by : Lois Lowry
Performed by: Mara Stephens
Discussion Facilitated by: J'nelle Bobb-Semple
Adapted & Directed by: Elise Thoron
CLOSED TO PUBLIC - Exclusive performance for IS 30 Mary Ovington
Bring Literature to Life to your school! Visit the The Giver Roster Page to fill out a booking inquiry form.
To connect with audiences, artists and media: http://www.literaturetolife.org/giver
Invisible Man - NYC
Feb 8When: February 08, 2012 at 11:00am
Where: Harlem Stage
Written by: Ralph Ellison
Excerpts Performed by: Tarantino Smith
Activities Facilitated by: Margot Fitzsimmons
Experience Directed by: David Kener
For tickets and reservations: Please visit The Harlem Stage website
Bring Literature to Life to your school! Visit the Invisible Man Roster Page to fill out a booking inquiry form.
To connect with audiences, artists and media: http://www.literaturetolife.org/invisible
Zora - CA
Feb 9When: February 09, 2012 at 10:59am
Where: Oceanside Public Library
From the theatrical biography by: Laurence Holder
Performed by: Cheryl Howard
Discussion Facilitated by: Gwen Brownson
Adapted & Directed by: Wynn Handman
For tickets and reservations: Please visit the Oceanside Public Library 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 14When: February 14, 2012 at 3:56pm
Where: Yeshiva of Flatbush
From the novel by: Lois Lowry
Performed by: Mara Stephens
Discussion Facilitated by: Brendan Boland
Adapted & Directed by: Elise Thoron
CLOSED TO PUBLIC
Bring Literature to Life to your school! Visit the The Giver Roster Page to fill out a booking inquiry form.
To connect with audiences, artists and media: http://www.literaturetolife.org/giver
Invisible Man - NYC
Feb 17When: February 17, 2012 at 3:59pm
Where: The New York Public Library
Written by: Ralph Ellison
Excerpts Performed by: Tarantino Smith
Activities Facilitated by: Margot Fitzsimmons
Experience Directed by: David Kener
For tickets and reservations: Please visit The New York Public Library website
Bring Literature to Life to your school! Visit the Invisible Man Roster Page to fill out a booking inquiry form.
To connect with audiences, artists and media: http://www.literaturetolife.org/invisible
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
The Kite Runner - DC
Feb 29When: February 29, 2012 at 12:05pm
Where: The National Cathedral School
From the novel by: Khaled Hosseini
Performed by: Sorab Wadia
Adapted & Directed by: Wynn Handman
CLOSED TO PUBLIC
Bring Literature to Life to your school! Visit the The Kite Runner Roster Page to fill out a booking inquiry form.
To connect with audiences, artists and media: http://www.literaturetolife.org/kite
