Lincoln Financial Education Series
Show Times:
Tue, Mar 12 @ 10:00 AM
(Doors open at 9:00 AM)
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Fahrenheit 451
The Story
This classic American novel presents a frightening vision of the future: where fireman don’t put out fires – they start them in order to burn books. One night while returning from work, Fireman Guy Montag meets his new neighbor: a teenage girl whose free-thinking ideals and liberating spirit cause him to question his life and his own perceived happiness.
In Performance
This Literature to Life award winner was adapted for the stage and helped to launch the company’s national literacy effort, Project 451. The show features sixty minutes of performance spanning the full breadth of this beloved American science fiction novel. In performance the actor tells the story from the perspective of the protagonist, Montag, and seamlessly transitions between the five other primary characters.
Appropriate for: elementary / middle / high school, and college audiences
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Show Times:
Mon, Mar 18 @ 10:00 AM
(Doors open at 9:00 AM)
Limited individual tix available
No Group buys
Mon, Mar 18 @ 12:00 PM
(Doors open at 11:00 AM)
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Giraffes Can't Dance
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 puppets, African rhythm, and lots of dancing, Gerald learns that his differences are what make him special.
Please note that the 10am show has limited tickets available and is not available for group buys.
Show Times:
Wed, Apr 10 @ 10:00 AM
(Doors open at 9:00 AM)
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Pete the Cat
Lights! Camera! Action! When Pete the Cat and his buddy Callie sneak into the Hollywood Studios, they get lost in the world of the movies. Join Pete, Callie, Ethel the Apatosaurus, and Robo-Pete in this rockin' new musical adventure that features several fun-filled Pete the Cat books including Cavecat Pete, Pete the Cat and the Treasure Map, and The Cool Cat Boogie.
Approximate Running Time: 60 Minutes
Recommended Ages: Grades Pre-K through 3
Show Times:
Tue, Apr 30 @ 10:00 AM
(Doors open at 9:00 AM)
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
On a Midsummer’s night, four young lovers find themselves wrapped in the dream-like arms of an enchanted forest where sprites lurk and fairies rule. While a feuding Fairy King and Queen are at war, their paths are crossed by Bottom, 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.
In this completely new production, theatre KAPOW flips the all male convention of Shakespeare's day on its head by recasting all the roles with an amazing group of female presenting actors.
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Recommended Ages: Jr High School through High School
Show Times:
Tue, May 14 @ 10:00 AM
(Doors open at 9:30 AM)
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Mr C: World of Motion
Mister C Live Vol. 2 -The World in Motion - Newton’s Laws!
Are you ready for some toe-tapping music, mind-blowing media and hair raising science? If so, join Mister C for another amazing day of learning in the lab! Pendulum swings, inertia hammers, and hovercrafts! Mister C is no stranger to finding exciting and engaging ways to explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) in our everyday lives. Full STEAM Ahead Live Vol. 2 - The World in Motion invites attendees to continue singing, moving, and learning to the tune of science and focuses on the Laws of Motion! Students and teachers will be amazed with this fun and educational series as Mister C uses humor, media and the engineering design process to make the ordinary extraordinary!
Grades: 3-6
Approx. 60 minutes
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Show Times:
Mon, Jun 3 @ 10:00 AM
(Doors open at 9:00 AM)
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Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends
Ms. Greer's classroom includes three inquisitive out-of-the-box thinkers. Rosie Revere has big dreams, Iggy Peck has a relentless passion for architecture, and Ada Twist's curiosity can drive her teacher crazy. On a field trip gone awry, they are faced with the ultimate test of their problem-solving skills that can only be conquered with teamwork.
A fun musical based on the books Rosie Revere, Engineer; Iggy Peck, Architect; and Ada Twist Scientist by Andrea Beaty, which spotlights the STEM curriculum (focusing on science, technology, engineering and math).
This STEM-fueled musical features excellent role models for young scientists; teachers and parents report that after the performance, kids are going home and engineering projects of their own!
Approximate Running Time: 60 Minutes
Recommended Ages: Grades K through 4 (ages 4-9)
Show Times:
Fri, Oct 4 @ 10:00 AM
(Doors open at 9:00 AM)
Ticket Sales: Sold Out
Author Kate DiCamillo-LIVE!
Grades 3-6
A live presentation by two-time Newbery medal winning author whose works include bestsellers Because of Winn-Dixie, The Tale of Despereaux, and the Mercy Watson series. Many of her novels have been turned into exciting feature films. Kate will speak about why she writes and how she creates her beloved stories.
BONUS: Tickets includes first-edition hardcover copy of Kate’s fall release Hotel Balzaar!
Transportation assistance available for NH Title 1 schools at NHBookFestival.org/schools
Approximate Running Time: 60 Minutes
Recommended Ages: Grades 3 through 6