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A Midsummer Night's Dream

Join Jobsite for another breathtaking production of one of the Bard’s best-loved works. Set in an enchanted forest with fairies, sparring lovers and a group of amateur actors who are putting on a play, this production incorporates aerial and circus performance elements choreographed by Artistic Associate Katrina Stevenson, as well as a completely original score from The Florida Bjorkestra’s Jeremy Douglass. On a Midsummer’s night, four young lovers find themselves wrapped in the dream-like arms of an enchanted place where sprites lurk and fairies rule. While a feuding Fairy King and Queen are at war, their paths are crossed by Bottom (Jobsite and Cincinnati Shakespeare Company veteran Giles Davies), Quince and their friends presenting a play within a play. Chief mischief-maker Puck is on-hand to ensure that the course of true love is anything but smooth, and games of fantasy, love and dreams ensue in Shakespeare’s most beguiling comedy. Jobsite again expands their education outreach efforts by offering up to 16 weekday field trip matinee performances for middle and high schools in addition to the 17 scheduled mainstage performances.

Bullyproof The Musical

Bullyproof The Musical is a hilarious, yet poignant live musical theatre production, that will teach your students a new approach to resolving bullying issues. Just like the characters in the show, your students will learn that to become BULLYPROOF they must first take a S.T.A.N.D. When Penelope Jane hears that Ely Shoemaker, the Biggest Bully at Pleasantville Junior High has bullied her best friend, Bernadette Bernstein, she just knows that she has to come up with a way to stop him from doing it again. But what can she do? Join Penelope Jane and her friends Bernadette, Eugene, and Mr. Frickell as they learn that to bullyproof yourself you must first take a S.T.A.N.D.

Franzini Family Science Circus

Franzini Family Science Circus The Franzinis present gravity, inertia, circular motion and more through fun and dazzling circus skills. They also introduce astronomy before the hilarious finale. The Fabulous Franzinis have performed throughout the world and in hundreds of elementary schools from Florida to North Carolina. “Complex concepts in Science were explained through visual representations in an effective way to help children understand and remember. So simple and very effective!” — Mary Ann Ratliff, Hillsborough County Schools.

Hansel and Gretel: In-school performances

Long ago in 1893 Adelheid H. Wette asked her brother Engelbert Humperdinck to write some music for a group of verses she had written. The verses were based on the story by another family, the Brothers Grimm, who published a book of German fairy tales. What began as fun for both families has become famous to audiences around the world as a holiday theatrical treat. Today “Hansel and Gretel” continues to be a delicious surprise. Two children alone in the house. Two children supposed to do their chores. Two children too hungry to work. Two children who would rather have fun. Two children named Hansel and Gretel. Puppeteer and vocalist Jerry Bickel sings selections from the Humperdinck score live as he presents his telling of the tale. More puppeteer than fancy singer…you might forget the original was ever an operetta, but you will never forget the fun of a one man, two hand, seven puppet marionette tale well sung! Jerry Bickel presents a program that includes an Intro to Puppetry-10 min, Performance-35 min, and a Demo on Making Souvenir Rod Puppets (supplies provided)- 5 min. The program can easily be seen by up to 120 young patrons at a time. I usually perform in the cafeteria, auditorium, or media center. I arrive 90 minutes before the performance to set up my theatre. I bring everything I need with me for the show.

Jack and the Beanstalk: In-school performances

Fee, Fie, Foe, Fun! The Giant is loose in Cloudland. Jack climbs a magic beanstalk skyward. He wants to save the family farm. If only Milky White the Cow can remember how to wind up her tail and talk, she might save the day! Marionettes, big and small, perform on stage in this most traditional of all puppet plays. Bits ‘N Pieces’ musical production of JACK AND THE BEANSTALK is classic puppet fun. Every storyteller spins a tale their special way. Our story is filled with lively puppet shenanigans! See the show and make a souvenir puppet to take home! Jerry Bickel presents a program that includes an Intro to Puppetry-10 min, Performance-35 min, and a Demo on Making Souvenir Rod Puppets (supplies provided)- 5 min. The program can easily be seen by up to 120 young patrons at a time. I usually perform in the cafeteria, auditorium, or media center. I arrive 90 minutes before the performance to set up my theatre. I bring everything I need with me for the show.

Little Red Riding Hood: In-school performances

Something good is always cooking in the Riding Hood kitchen. Today Little Red and her Brother Blue are baking Shorten’ Bread to take to old Grannie Hood. Mama tells Little Red to “Take the Basket of Goodies to Grannie’s house. Don’t step off the path and come straight home. Don’t stop to play in the woods alone!” Little Red says she knows what to do, she makes good grades and helps people too. On her way to Grannie’s House, Little Red takes just one step off the forest path and she is LOST! Then she makes the mistake of talking to a STRANGER! Now Little Red and her Grannie could both be in DANGER. You will HOWL with laughter when she ends up Happy Ever After. Jerry Bickel presents a program that includes an Intro to Puppetry-10 min, Performance-35 min, and a Demo on Making Souvenir Rod Puppets (supplies provided)- 5 min. The program can easily be seen by up to 120 young patrons at a time. I usually perform in the cafeteria, auditorium, or media center. I arrive 90 minutes before the performance to set up my theatre. I bring everything I need with me for the show.

Make A Million Cats: In-school Performance Worksho...

At a Happi Holli Performance Workshop the audience makes the puppets and performs! MILLIONS OF CATS This is Holli’s most popular workshop. It is filled with imagination, good design, color filter paper and feathers. Hands-on puppet making workshop activities teach creative techniques, develop motor skills, language, social skills and increase confidence. Every student makes a rod puppet, performs for class enjoyment and takes their puppet home. Holli brings all the materials needed: fabric, poster board, feathers, spangles, glue, cardboard tubes and plenty of imagination. Once built, the puppets are brought to life using creative dramatics techniques for classroom enjoyment. It’s fun for every group and everyone leaves with their magical friend. WHAT’S BEEN SAID ABOUT OUR WORKSHOP PERFORMANCES (Dr. D.P. Morgan, Ph.D., Director, Child Development Laboratories, UA) “These residency activities are classic examples of interdisciplinary learning and although children find them to be very fun, they are also cognitively challenging. In addition to learning about the history of puppetry as an art form, the children solve measurement and physical knowledge problems as they create, revise, and perfect their puppets using collage, painting, paper-mache, and sillhouette-gel techniques. The collaboration among the children as they work in small groups on scripts, oral delivery, and movement activities to bring their puppets to life is intense, full of social negotiation and aimed at reaching consensus about how to work together to create a common product — the show!”

Princess Thimbelina: Field trip to PuppetWorld Pla...

Princess Thimbelina knows you can find happiness if you have faith in what your heart tells you to be true. Hans Christian Andersen asks the audience to imagine the littlest flower just ready to bloom. Before the bud can open a Garden Witch changes the flower into a tiny princess. The flower blossoms into a girl, no bigger than your thumb. When she sits atop a thimble, the Witch pronounces her “Princess Thimbelina!”. Our hallmark nine-foot-tall puppets perform in Princess Thimbelina, our original fully-staged giant puppet musical. Tiny Thimbelina performs with a cast of giant garden animal puppets, costumed characters, traditional puppets, and a life-sized Bunraku (Japanese) style puppet portraying H. C. Andersen himself. Our Giant Puppet Field Trip programs include Intro to Puppetry-5 min, Performance-35 min, and Backstage tour- 15 min.

Re-Viva Ybor

Re-Viva Ybor exposes students to a mini-musical history of Ybor City as seen through the eyes of four characters and a narrator. This original production utilizes original musical numbers as well as traditional songs and costumes to educate students about the history of Ybor City. Rich in history, with live music and authentic period costumes, students learn about the culture of Ybor City, its traditions and diversity. Re-Viva Ybor showcases a variety of characters that include a young Sicilian immigrant boy; a young couple who fall in love on la Se’tima – he of Cuban descent and she Spanish; and the son of Jewish merchant who shows how different his life was growing up in the diverse culture of Ybor City. Re-Viva is a bi-lingual production and is perfect for all groups.

The Selfish Giant's Garden: In-School Performance

Bits ‘N Pieces’ musical “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” based on Oscar Wilde’s classic fairy tale is presented with beautiful traditional, Eastern-European, turned-wood marionettes. The simple wooden surface is left so children can use their imagination. Wood grain swirls give each character distinct expression. The hair is made of rope, the eyes of shiny brads. The puppet children are round and smooth while the Giant is boxy and rough. The musical show contrasts selfishness and sharing. Jerry Bickel presents a program that includes an Intro to Puppetry-10 min, Performance-35 min, and a Demo on Making Souvenir Rod Puppets (supplies provided)- 5 min. The program can easily be seen by up to 120 young patrons at a time. I usually perform in the cafeteria, auditorium, or media center. I arrive 90 minutes before the performance to set up my theatre. I bring everything I need with me for the show.

WRITE A PLAY 3 Show Series

2019-20 School Year Offerings Tomas and the Library Lady by Jose Cruz Gonzalez, Adapted from the book by Pat Mora Performs Fall of 2019! The Play that Sets the Example Tomas loves stories and Papa Grande tells them to him todas las noches! One day while his family is in Iowa picking crops, Tomas meets the Library Lady and nothing is ever the same again. Based on a true story, this bi-lingual play with music celebrates reading, imagination, and creativity. The Playmakers Tour:Write It Out! Performs Fall of 2019 through Spring of 2020! The Play that Inspires Writing In this interactive theatrical experience your students will learn the ingredients of a play, and see a brand new play created with their ideas right before their eyes. More than a performance, this show comes with up to eight in class workshops to get your students writing. All students are encouraged to submit their plays for FST’s 2020 Young Playwright’s Festival to be considered for a professional production in the spring. The Star Who Could Not Twinkle And Other Winning Plays! Performs Spring of 2020! The Winning Plays Written by Children Wise, heartfelt, and often hilarious, this anthology of Award-winning short plays highlights the most creative and imaginative writing from Elementary school students. Performed by a cast of professional actors, authentic stories from the minds of children contain laughter, lessons, and learning for us all. For more information email hbagnall@floridastudiotheatre.org or call 941-366-9797

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