Date: Tuesday, April 3rd 10am & 12:30pm, GBPAC
Wednesday, April 4th 10am & 12:30pm, On the Road at the Williams Center in Oelwein
Curriculum Connections: History, Geography, Communication & Language Arts
Character Counts: Citizenship, Fairness, Caring
Suggested Audience: Grades 5-8

NOTE: 10:00 Show on April 3 is has less than 250 tickets. 12:30 Show on April 3 has less than 50 seats available. 12:30 Show on Apri 4th has less than 200 tickets available.

How many were there? At least 200,000 but maybe as many as 500,000. Fending for themselves on the streets of New York, homeless children were given a chance for a new life in America’s heartland by riding the orphan train. Orphans who remember the experience come to life and share a heartrending and forgotten part of history. Please note running time of 75 minutes.

http://www.orphantraindepot.com/

BEYOND THE PERFORMANCE

IN-SCHOOL ARTIST EXPERIENCE: “It’s Alive!: Dramatization the breathes life into literature!” with Vickie Fuller, Grade 6-8
- In this residency, students will gain a deeper understanding of literature through oral presentation. After analyzing selections with focus on writing styles, point of view and mood/tone, students will learn techniques for oral interpretation. Character development training will allow them to transform into literary characters for their final performances. Vickie Fuller, actor, director and teacher for over twenty years, will spark your students' creativity
-Available: February/March 2012, exact dates dependent upon interest and artist availability
-Duration: five consecutive days, four classrooms each day
-Cost: $350/week
-To request, contact Amy at 319-273-3679 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by Nov 10th

THEATER TOUR following the performance. Registration required. Contact Amy at 319-273-3679 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at least two weeks prior.