Performing Arts for Children Series

Each year The Grand is proud to offer a selection of high quality performing arts events for schools and children. This year’s program is packed with exciting events and entertainers to teach and delight not only children, but teachers and creative educators as well. From classics like Gilbert and Sullivan’s Iolanthe to African- rooted dance, music and folklore with the Art of Black Dance and Music, we aim to spark a lifelong love for the arts.

The Performing Arts for Children program works to broaden the cultural and artistic experiences of all Hancock County students. Over 3,000 of you joined us last year and we hope you’ll continue to make the Grand your home for great performing arts education.
 

A Christmas Carol

Dec 20th at 12:00 pm

Dec 21st at 12:00 pm

The Charles Dickens classic comes to life on The Grand Stage.

Directed by Ken Stack of the Acadia Repertory Theatre.

Curriculum Connectors:

Language Arts, Social Issues

Recommended Grade Level:

 4-12

MicroCosmos
January 17th, 10am

From the makers of Winged Migration, Microcosmos captures the fun and adventure of a spectacular hidden bug universe revealed in a breathtaking, close-up view unlike anything you've ever seen!

You'll have a front-row seat to witness an amazing transformation from caterpillar to butterfly, the remarkable birth of a mosquito, and several other minute miracles of life. With its tiny cast of thousands, Microcosmos leaves no doubt that "Mother Nature remains the greatest special effects wizard of all" (New York Times).

This film is a must see for middle school science students and high school biology students.

 Curriculum Connectors: Science, Culture
 Recommended Grade Level: 4-12
 

The Art of Black Dance and Music
March 7th, 12pm

The Art of Black Dance and Music is committed to fostering understanding between cultures. Since its inception in 1975, A.B.D.M.'s dynamic group of professional Educators has delivered a rich repertoire of African-rooted culture to groups of all ages, races, and ethnic backgrounds.

The rich and diverse heritage of the African Diaspora is reflected in the lifestyles of people of the Caribbean, the Americas and some thirteen other geographic locations around the world.  Through the study of African- rooted dance, music and folklore, ABDM shares with us the cultural similarities that are extensions of all communities.

Curriculum Connectors: Culture, Dance, Social Issues, Social Studies, Music

Recommended Grade Level: 1-12

Visit their website: www.abdm.net

Fred Garbo Inflatable Theatre Company

May 9th @12pm

Fred Garbo returns to The Grand to delight us with his Inflatable Theatre Company. The concert begins when a ten-foot cylinder slithers onto the stage and implodes, and before long the entire audience is playing catch with gigantic inflatable props!

Fast-paced, energetic, universally engaging and theatrically clever, Fred Garbo and partner Daielma Santos mesmerize their audience with imaginative imagery and artistic foolishness.

Curriculum Connectors: Dance
Recommended Grade Level: K-8

www.fredgarbo.com
 

The Gondoliers
February 29th, 10am

The impoverished Duke and Duchess of Plaza-Toro come to Venice in search of the heir to the throne of Barataria, inconveniently mislaid at birth and betrothed to their daughter. The most likely candidates are two handsome gondoliers, far more interested in parties than politics and, what's more, just married! It takes the help of the nursemaid to unravel the knots in this particularly twisty tale.

The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Hancock County has been putting on award winning performances of these Victorian era musicals for over 30 years, come join the laughs, history and music of G&S!

Curriculum Connectors: Language Arts, Music, Culture
Recommended Grade Level: 4-12