Wicked "An irresistible extravaganza of music, magic, artistry, and enchantment" Rex Reed, The New York Observer
Wicked "It is a triumph!" Elysa Gardner, USA Today
Wicked "A Spectacular show!" Richard Ouzounian, Variety
Wicked "Wicked is Broadway's biggest blockbuster!" The New York Times
SO MUCH HAPPENED BEFORE DOROTHY DROPPED IN!
Selected to be this year's focus for RBTL's Middle School Program, Wicked promises to continue the overwhelming success of Les Miserables, Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Lion King, and Annie programs.
Defying Gravity: The Good, the Bad, and the Wicked is an in depth middle school theatre exploration into contemporary issues that confront our middle level students of the twenty-first century. Through a variety of year long related activities, students will experience the forces of tolerance, diversity, and bullying and how each plays in their day-to-day existence. Through well-executed classroom experiences the student will realize the impact that these issues have had throughout history and the impact that they still have in today's society. With an understanding of these themes, students will appreciate the powerful messages present in Wicked. Meeting standards in major core subjects will address a variety of learning styles while accomplishing educational goals. The ultimate goal is for the students to appreciate the relevancy and timeliness of theatre and how its messages serve as timely lessons as they exist in our society.
Highlights of the program include:
Professional development workshop for all partnering teachers involved in the program
Exciting and challenging activities that will become part of the classroom curriculum
Pre and post show visits by the RBTL Director of Education
Special onsite program at Strong National Museum of Play
Workshops and Tour at the Auditorium Theatre
Post show visit by member of the Wicked cast*
All programs and activities meet NYS standards for Learning
Attend a performance of Wicked
* Dependent upon availability
With the overwhelming success of the past four years, the program's uniqueness is being recognized by many school districts as a very positive and worthwhile educational program that greatly enhances classroom learning. For more information about this program, call Bob Sagan, Director of Education & Outreach, (585) 325-7760 ext.3231