 Junie B. Jones
October 12, 2012
10:00am, Noon
Outspoken, precocious, lovable Junie B. Jones stars in a colorful, funny, fast-paced musical about new friends, new glasses, sugar cookies, the annual kickball tournament, and other various first-grade angst-ridden situations. Follow her adventures as she writes down the story of her life in her "Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal." This new musical is based on four volumes in Barbara Park's Junie B. Jones series of books, illustrated by Denise Brunkus and published by Random House.
Junie B. Jones is a musical by Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich (The Broadwaybound musical based on the film Ever After, Dear Edwina, "Taylor the Latte Boy") based on the best-selling books by Barbara Park. This 60-minute musical is recommended for audiences age 5 and up. The show was nominated in 2006 for the Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Musical and Outstanding Choreography.
SOL Connections: Literature Based Communication & Language Arts, Music, Relationships & Family, Self Expression// English: K. 1-3, 8; 1.1-3, 9;
2.1-3, 8; 3.1-2, 5-6//
Music: K.8, 10-12; 1.5-6, 11-12; 2.7, 10-11; 3.11, 14-15
 ImaginOcean
November 27, 2012
10:00am, Noon, 7:00 pm
A one-of-a-kind live black-light puppet show, John Tartaglia's ImaginOcean is a magical undersea adventure for kids of all ages. Tank, Bubbles and Dorsel are three best friends who just happen to be fish, and they're about to set out on a remarkable journey of discovery. And it all starts with a treasure map. As they swim off in search of clues, they'll sing, they'll dance, and they'll make new friends, including everyone in the audience. Ultimately they discover the greatest treasure of all: friendship.
Jam-packed with music ranging from swing to R&B to Big Band, John Tartaglia's ImaginOcean is a blast from the first big splash to the last wave goodbye.
Tony-Award nominee John Tartaglia starred in the acclaimed musical Avenue Q, appeared on Broadway in Shrek The Musical and in Disney's Beauty and the Beast, and created and starred in The Playhouse Disney series ''Johnny and the Sprites.''
SOL Connections: Science (Oceanography, Environmental, Light), Cooperation & Teamwork, Emotional & Social Development, Friends & Friendship,
Self Expression, Communication // English: K. 1-3, 8; 1.1-3, 9; 2.1-3, 8; 3.1-2, 5-6 // Science: K.1-2, 4-6, 8-10; 1.1, 4-8; 2.1, 3-8; 3.1, 4-8; 4.1, 4-8
Music: K.8, 10-12; 1.5-6, 11-12; 2.7, 10-11; 3.11,14-15
 The Rainbow Fish
March 18, 2013
10:00am and Noon
With her lovely coloring and shimmering scales, the Rainbow Fish is used to being the most beautiful creature in the ocean. So when the other fish ask her for some silver scales, she refuses. How can she sacrifice the one thing that makes her so unique?
Will some good advice from the wise old Octopus persuade the Rainbow Fish to share her gifts with those around her? ArtsPower has turned Marcus Pfister's bestselling book into a delightful and touching musical about the value of sharing true friendship with others.
SOL Connections: Family Relationships, Literature-Based, Musical, Language/Communications Skills, Valued-Based English: K. 1-3, 8; 1.1-3, 9; 2.1-3, 8; 3.1-2, 5-6//Music: K.8, 10-12; 1.5-6, 11-12; 2.7, 10-11; 3.11, 14-15
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The Sandler Center for the Performing Arts offers a unique cultural experience to teachers, students and home school families throughout Hampton Road through their Student Matinee Series. These weekday morning matinees are chosen with the area's students in mind, providing many students with their first experience in a world-class performing arts venue. The Sandler Center offers these performances at a special reduced rate for educators, providing a fun learning experience to enhance the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL's).