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Shipwrecked! |
| For Grades 3 - 8 |
| Length: 55 minutes |
| Performance Fee: $650 or $1200/2 in one day* |
| Shipwrecked! Study Guide |
| Set in 1893, Shipwrecked! is about a Detroit family of three-- mom, dad, and 12 year old son-- who carry cargo on the Great Lakes for their livelihood. They set sail on Lake Huron through Shipwreck Alley with a load of Christmas trees from the Upper Peninsula only to be battered by one of the fierce November storms that have over the years imperiled thousands of ships on the Great Lakes. Enrich your experience with additional curriculum-aligned materials about our inland seas developed in collaboration with the Detroit Historical Society/Dossin Great Lakes Museum, Michigan Historical Center, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Michigan Geographic Alliance, and Michigan Council for History Education. Made possible in part with a grant from the Michigan Humanities Council, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. |
| "Kudos to the cast of Shipwrecked! It positively was the best performance for students in a school that I have ever seen!" - Teacher, Grand Blanc Schools |
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Under the African Sky |
| For Grades K - 3 |
| Length: 45 minutes |
| Performance Fee: $550 or $1000/2 in one day* |
| Under the African Sky Study Guide |
| A delightful, humorous collection of African tales performed through storytelling, acting, dancing, and drumming. Colorful costumes, masks, and traditional music will delight and teach our littlest fans, with lots of opportunities for audience participation! |
| "I'm confident all who attended left with a new appreciation of the African culture as expressed so beautifully in Wild Swan's performance." - Director of Cultural Affairs, Macomb Community College |
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American Short & Tall Tales |
| For Grades K - 5 |
| Length: 45 minutes |
| Performance Fee: $550 or $1000/2 in one day* |
| American Short & Tall Tales Study Guide |
| Celebrate our country’s rich folklore through humor, stories, and music. We’ll crisscross the nation, bringing to life the tall tales that helped create our unique “melting pot” heritage: life along the Mississippi with Mike Fink and Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind Crocket, a Louisiana bayou with Compere Lapin and a southwestern village where old Tia Miseria has a trick or two up her sleeve. |
| “That was one of the best assemblies we have had. That's covering 17 years!” - 2nd Grade Teacher, Novi Woods Elementary School |
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Frog and Toad |
| For ages 3 - 8 |
| Length: 40 minutes |
| Performance Fee: $550 or $1000/2 in one day* |
| Frog and Toad Study Guide |
| Two of Arnold Lobel’s most beloved characters, Frog and Toad, show how good friends help each other through thick and thin, cheering each other through the hard times and celebrating life’s joys. Join Frog and Toad as they greet spring, plant a garden, and share a basket of cookies. |
| “Everything was excellent! The overall production was one of the best we have seen. We are ready to have you come back next year!” - Assembly Coordinator, H.T. Smith Elementary School |
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A Honey Pot of Pooh Stories |
| For ages 3 - 8 |
| Length: 40 minutes |
| Performance Fee: $550 or $1000/2 in one day* |
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| Dip into our honey pot of stories featuring children’s all time favorite bear, Winnie the Pooh. Little theater goers will love joining Pooh as he hums his way through the Hundred Aker Wood. Whether he’s pretending to be a cloud to trick bees out of their honey, hunting Heffalumps with Piglet, or stuck in the doorway of Rabbit’s house, Winnie the Pooh is just about the best friend a child could have. |
| “The cleverness of the costuming, the perfect match of the scripts with intended audience, and—above all—the skill and enthusiasm of the performers ALL combine to create performances no child should miss." - Youth Librarian, Saline District Library |
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Jack and the Beanstalk |
| For ages 3 - 8 |
| Length: 45 minutes |
| Performance Fee: $550 or $1000/2 in one day* |
| Jack and the Beanstalk Study Guide |
| This humorous version of Jack’s adventure climbing the magical beanstalk is sure to please our littlest audience members. A very silly (and unscary) giant is just no match for Jack’s wits as he scrambles up and down the beanstalk, rescuing his father from the giant’s clutches and earning back his pet cow, Milky White. |
| “There was pure joy and excitement spilling out of every child in the audience!” - PTSA Enrichment Coordinator, Williamston Elementary School |
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Once Upon a Time |
| For ages 3 - 8 |
| Length: 45 minutes |
| Performance Fee: $550 or $1000/2 in one day* |
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| An engaging collection of favorite children’s classics including “Three Billy Goat’s Gruff,” “Reynard the Fox” and “The Three Little Pigs” are sure to delight the very young. In true Wild Swan style, three performers and a musician create all the magic inherent in these timeless stories making this first time theater experience unforgettable. |
| "It was a 'PERFECT' evening here. Our librarian said it was 'simply the best performance ever'. Thanks to the entire company for sharing your love of children, literature and theater with our community." - Head of Youth Svcs., Bloomfield Twp. Pub. Library |
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Owl's Winter |
| For ages 3 - 8 |
| Length: 45 minutes |
| Performance Fee: $550 or $1000/2 in one day* |
| Owl's Winter Study Guide |
| Owl’s Winter is a delightful collection of wintery stories for young children based on Arnold Lobel’s “Owl at Home.” Audience members join Owl for a series of fun adventures as he encounters strange bumps at the end of his bed when he is lying down and the moon seems to follow him home when he is out for an evening stroll. The audience participation in this production is quite special as the children in the audience create a surprise for Owl. |
| “The performance by the Wild Swan troupe was one of the finest productions we have had here at the MCISD... ever. The performers were sensitive to our students' disabilities and accommodated their special needs beautifully." - Sp. Events Coord., MCISD |
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Peter Rabbit |
| For ages 3 - 8 |
| Length: 40 minutes |
| Performance Fee: $550 or $1000/2 in one day* |
| Peter Rabbit Study Guide |
| When Peter Rabbit ventures into Farmer McGregor’s garden, despite his mother’s warning, his adventures begin. From the moment Peter loses his little blue coat to Farmer McGreggor’s scarecrow until he arrives safe and sound at home, this classic tale is brought charmingly to life. |
| “The highlight was seeing how the students were swept away by the story—all 200 of them!” - PTO Enrichment Chair, Haisley Elementary |
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Strega Nona and the Magic Pasta Pot |
| For ages 3 - 8 |
| Length: 45 minutes |
| Performance Fee: $550 or $1000/2 in one day* |
| Strega Nona and the Magic Pasta Pot Study Guide |
| Strega Nona is a story that will satisfy your appetite for laughter and fun. Strega Nona has a magical pasta pot which only she can control. Come see what silliness ensues when Big Anthony does not listen to her, causing the streets of their small Italian village to fill with pasta. Nationally renowned artist Chris Roberts-Antieau has designed the sets, costumes, and props for this not-to-be-missed production. |
| “We had parents in attendance this year; they loved the performance as much as the kids. Thanks for another great show!” - Teacher, Sturgis Schools |
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Drum Me a Story |
| For Grades K - 5 |
| Length: 55 minutes |
| Performance Fee: $550 or $1000/2 in one day* |
| Drum Me a Story Study Guide |
| Drum Me a Story is a delightful, humorous collection of well-known African tales including “Anansi and the Moss Covered Rock” and “How the Turtle Got Its Shell,” performed through storytelling, acting and drumming. As part of the performance, Jaclyn Morrow, who has studied drumming for years, demonstrates her many drums and teaches the audience about them. Drum Me a Story makes a great Black History Month assembly. This show can be adapted for preschoolers as well. |
| Note: Production not available after May, 2011 |
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Trampas: Trickster Tales from South of the Border |
| For Grades K - 8 |
| Length: 45 minutes |
| Performance Fee: $550 or $1000/2 in one day* |
| Trampas: Trickster Tales from South of the Border Study Guide |
| An original production of trickster tales from South America performed bilingually in Spanish and English with the two languages seamlessly woven together. Whether its wily Pedro Urdamales tricking Don Jose out of all his gold or Cuy the Guinea Pig convincing Senor Antonio, the Fox, that the only way to keep the sky from falling is to hold a large rock over his head all day long, these humorous stories will keep the audience in stitches while introducing the language and culture of our South American neighbors. (This production was developed and produced with funds from the Irwin Andrew Porter Foundation and the Consumer's Energy Foundation.) |
| Note: Production not available after May, 2011 |
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Hawk, I'm Your Brother |
| For Grades K - 5 |
| Length: 45 minutes |
| Performance Fee: $750 or $1400/2 in one day* |
| Hawk, I'm Your Brother Study Guide |
| Hawk, I'm Your Brother is based on the beautiful Byrd Baylor story depicting a Native American boy, Rudy Soto, who longs to fly. He captures a baby hawk from its nest with the intention that the bird's "magic" will somehow wear off on him. Rudy finally realizes that the wild hawk will never be happy in captivity, and he decides to let it go. When the hawk flies free for the first time, Rudy's heart soars, too. |
| NOTE: Not available after November, 2009 |
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