Nearly 150 years have passed since the largest armed conflict on American soil began. Throughout the Civil War there were heroes and villains on both sides. There were also children on both sides. Children were participants, survivors, and victims.
In 2011, Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble will tell the story of the bloodiest war in American history through the voices of children who actually lived through it. Each of them has a story to tell and their lives are woven into the larger fabric of the war that divided our nation.
For more information, or to book a performance, please contact BTE's School Programs Director Paula Henry at phenry@bte.org or (570) 458-4075.
TIC tours adaptations of world folk literature and history to elementary and middle schools across Pennsylvania and beyond.
It serves as a tool for curriculum enhancement and a unique opportunity for students to discover the world from other perspectives.
TIC shows are presented in an animated story-theatre style featuring imaginative props, costumes, music, and student participation followed by a lively post-performance discussion. Different versions are performed for elementary and middle school audiences.
- Professional actors play multiple characters and create different locations and moods through the imaginative use of spare props and costumes
- Call and response student participation promotes basic group behavior skills, such as listening and watching
- A pre-show Study Guide allows teachers to maximize the educational value of the theatre experience by providing discussion ideas, related classroom activities, post-performance questions, and bibliography.
