The Newest Programs for Schools Are Here Now!
 

Creative Spark Center for the Arts
Touring Calendar 2008/09
All performances are about an hour long and come with study guides.
Creative Spark performances are $5 per child
accompanying adults are free!

These high-energy assembly shows are presented by a team of two professional performers.
They feature 20 to 25 memorized and theatrically performed poems appropriate
for your audience of up to 400 students,  grades K to 12.
Available to come to your school September 15-19
for $600/show or $950/day of up to 3 shows.
Teacher in-services also available,
At Creative Spark on Tuesday, September 16 at 10:00 AM

Didgeridoo Down Under
An interactive, Australia-theme show with empowering messages about education,
literacy and respect for all cultures.
Aboriginal didgeridoos and otherworldly instruments are included.
All ages.
Audiences up to 400.
Available to come to your school October 13-17
for $600.
At Creative Spark on Friday, October 17 at 10:00 AM

"The Three Billy Goats Gruff"
Is the grass always greener on the other side?
Come see this classic tale retold by Porkchop Theater,
S.C.’s premier theater troupe for children.
Available November 17-21
for $650 per show.
At Creative Spark on Tuesday,  November 18 at 10:00 AM

 Lloyd Arneach
As a Cherokee, Lloyd tells stories he learned growing up on the reservation:
fables, wisdom stories and legends, with humor and authenticity.
Available to come to your school December 8-12
for $700 per show.
All ages
At Creative Spark on Friday, December 12 at 10:00 AM.

The Fabulous Chinese Acrobats
An amazing, fantastic, colorful program with 3 or 4 teenaged acrobats and their interpreter providing cultural information.  Many schools tell us this is the best show they’ve ever hosted.
Available to come to your school January 12-23
for $825
All ages
At Creative Spark on Tuesday, Jan 23 at 10:00 AM

Adande African Dance and Drum Ensemble
Fill your school with rhythm and excitement as this large ensemble takes the stage.
Authentic dances performed in colorful dress,
audience participation and cultural information make this an audience favorite.
All ages and any size audiences.
Available to come to your school February 9-13
for $925 per performance.
At Creative Spark on Friday, February 13 at 10:00 AM

Red Herring Puppets present:
“The Big Dipper”
Follow the Big Dipper through eons of scientific and mythological wisdom
with stories from the ancient Chinese, Greek, Micmac and American history told by marionettes.
Learn how the stars help tell time at night, guided slaves to freedom and track the seasons.
Audiences of up to 300 K-6^th grades.
Available to come to your school March 9-13
for $700 per show
At Creative Spark on Tuesday, March 10 at 10:00 AM

Alborada
A Latin-American show featuring authentic Andean instruments and songs sung in Spanish,
English and Quecha (the Incan language) with audience participation and dancing.
Energetic and educational.
Available to come to your school April 27-May 1
for $600 per show
At Creative Spark on Friday, May 1 at 10:00 AM

Custom performances not listed on the roster
are also available for theme-weeks, special events and programs.
Call Creative Spark’s Artistic Director for more information: 509-0972.