CENTER STAGE: WEEKDAY MATINEE PERFORMANCES FOR YOUTH
Introduce your students to live theater through our weekday matinee performances that connect to a variety of curriculum areas such as history, literature, science, music, and dance! Home school groups are welcome. A standards-based Educators’ Guide is provided to you at no charge and includes pre and post show activities, historical content, and other resources to explore with your students. All seats are $3.
Sponsored by:
McBeth Foundation
Terry M. & Lynn L. Badger
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Advance reservation with payment is required. Call the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Ticket Office to reserve your seats: 800.988.4253, Tuesday through Saturday, 12-6pm and Sunday 12-5pm. Refunds will be given up to two weeks before the performance upon receipt of a written request minus a $20 processing fee. Please be sure to give the ticket representative your email address to receive the Educators’ Guide and any performance notifications.
The History of Mexico on Stage
Ballet Folklorico Tierra Caliente
Wednesday, November 7, 2012, 9:30am
Center Theater
As one of the top representatives in San Diego County, Ballet Folklorico Tierra Caliente emphazises the historical siginificance that Mexican Folklorico can bring to the stage - The History of Mexico on Stage. Under the Direction of award winner Jose Jaimes, we educate the community upon the different artistic branches that Mexican Folklorico portrays. Formed in 2005, BFTC has become more than a dance group, it is now an organization that promotes the arts, education, and health in the community.
Recommended for grades K-8.
The Elves and the Shoemaker
Wednesday, December 5, 2012, 9:30am & 11:30am
Concert Hall
A pair of merry elves arrive in a small Black Forest village during the holiday season, and encounter a shoemaker who clearly needs assistance. With some clever thinking and a little yuletide magic, they save the shoemaker from an unhappy holiday. Laugh and cheer during this California Theatre Center classic!
Suitable for grades Pre K-5.
Jacque Nunez
Wednesday, February 6, 2013, 9:30am & 11:30am
Center Theater
Experience the lifestyle of the Indians of California’s Acjachemen Nation as Jacque shares her people’s indigenous tools, instruments, games and clothing through songs, stories and hands-on interaction.
Suitable for all ages; recommended for grades 3 & 4.
SQUAWK!
Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 9:30am & 11:30am
Center Theater
A South African play about peace and so much more! The theme of the play Squawk! touches on human conflict and competition in a metaphorical story about the birds of the world engaged in a bitter but comical struggle in their search for a way to choose a winner of a peace song competition.
Suitable for all ages; recommended for grades K-3.
Crew Presents: No Bullying
Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 10am
Center Theater
A percussion movement group featuring a unique combination of rhythm and movement and utilizes everyday objects to make percussive sounds. The group promotes healthy lifestyles and teaches kids to develop their own talents and hobbies as a way to stay positive and avoid drugs. NO BULLYING reinforces the importance of acceptance and respect for others.
Suitable for all ages; recommended for ages 5-18.