Based on the book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith. Poor Jack. He’s got to use his wits to save himself from the terrible Giant, but a host of familiar fairytale characters keep messing up his plans—and then there’s that annoying Stinky Cheese Man! The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales deconstructs the […]
Based on the book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith. Poor Jack. He’s got to use his wits to save himself from the terrible Giant, but a host of familiar fairytale characters keep messing up his plans—and then there’s that annoying Stinky Cheese Man! The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales deconstructs the […]
Based on the book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith. Poor Jack. He’s got to use his wits to save himself from the terrible Giant, but a host of familiar fairytale characters keep messing up his plans—and then there’s that annoying Stinky Cheese Man! The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales deconstructs the […]
Bringing students to see a show at the Van Wezel? Use an engaging arts-integrated, standards-aligned lesson to get them excited and prepared for the show! We’ve written the lessons and will example them with our arts-integration experts here at the Hall. Van Wezel Teaching Artists will lead a Professional Development workshop related to Giraffes Can't […]
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and Ruth Eckerd Hall are partnering with Revolutions Dance Company to produce an interactive, educational Schooltime Performance focusing on Disability and the Arts. Revolutions Dance Company is a Tampa-based integrated dance company that features seated and standing dancers. Appropriate for students in Grades PreK-12 REGISTER HERE!
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and Ruth Eckerd Hall are partnering with Revolutions Dance Company to produce an interactive, educational Schooltime Performance focusing on Disability and the Arts. Revolutions Dance Company is a Tampa-based integrated dance company that features seated and standing dancers. REGISTER HERE!
How do we make the arts fully accessible to artists and audiences? Join experts in the field as they discuss best inclusive arts practices, and be a part of the conversation around the future of arts accessibility in our community. PANELISTS: Adrian Anantawan: Violinist & Arts Advocate, Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation Artist in Residence Silva […]
This session will examine the multi-layered paths a person may choose to engage in the arts. An overview of self-regulation, sensory and cognitive processing, relational dynamics, and creative ideation and exploration, as it relates to neurodivergence, will ground educators in decision making rather than a checklist approach to arts accessibility and inclusion. Guiding principles and […]
The masterclass series is meant to bring the artistry that audiences see on the stage into their personal experience. Each class is designed for a beginner but can easily be adjusted for a more experienced participant. Each masterclass will begin with a physical warm up, then move to the learning and/or practice of specific skills, […]
All the animals in the jungle know their own special dance, but Gerald the Giraffe can’t seem to move without a clumsy step. But with the help of a wise cricket, he finds his own song, and dances to the beat of his own drum! In this stage adaptation of the beloved children’s book, with […]
All the animals in the jungle know their own special dance, but Gerald the Giraffe can’t seem to move without a clumsy step. But with the help of a wise cricket, he finds his own song, and dances to the beat of his own drum! In this stage adaptation of the beloved children’s book, with […]
We will share our glimmers, the things that calm and delight us, to create performance poetry. We will create 2-word poems and see how adjectives and concrete nouns will be the building blocks for unique poetry. Through movement, we will find poetry in our bodies and create a brave space where students can perform their […]
