The Bijou Theatre is excited to present our 2024-2025 Imagination Series, designed to inspire and engage students through the magic of live theatre. This field trip experience offers a unique opportunity to enhance classroom learning with performances that spark curiosity, build empathy, and nurture creativity. We invite your classroom to join us for these unforgettable educational experiences.
2024-2025 Season:
Monday, November 4, 2024 || 9:30AM Doors / 10:00AM Performance
Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny
Step into the whimsical world of Margaret Wise Brown’s beloved children’s classics in this delightful adaptation of Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny. Performed by a nationally touring theatre company, this charming production brings to life the soothing, rhythmic poetry and enchanting illustrations that have captivated generations. Through gentle storytelling, vibrant sets, and playful puppetry, young audiences will be transported into the comforting, imaginative world of these timeless stories.
In Goodnight Moon, follow the familiar bedtime routine of the little bunny as he says goodnight to the world around him. In The Runaway Bunny, explore the tender, unbreakable bond between a mother bunny and her child. Together, these stories reinforce themes of love, comfort, and the joy of imagination.
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PERFORMANCE LENGTH: 60 minutes – No Intermission.
BEST FOR: Grades Pre-K – 3rd
LEARNING CONNECTIONS: Communication and Language Arts, Literature-Based, Social Emotional Learning
THEMES: Love, Family, Imagination, Comfort, Bonding
PRICING: $6/student. Ticket subsidies and travel grants are available.
Monday, February 3, 2025 || 9:30AM Doors / 10:00AM Performance
The Remember Balloons
Experience the touching story of The Remember Balloons, a beautiful adaptation of Jessie Oliveros' award-winning picture book. This poignant production, brought to life by a national touring theatre company, delves into themes of memory, aging, and the special bonds between generations. With stunning visuals and a heartfelt narrative, this performance gently introduces young audiences to the concept of memories and the love shared between a young boy and his aging grandfather.
As the boy learns about the significance of his "remember balloons" and the stories they hold, students will be invited to reflect on their own memories and relationships. This powerful story encourages empathy and understanding, making it an ideal experience for young learners.
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PERFORMANCE LENGTH: 45 minutes – No Intermission.
LEARNING CONNECTIONS: Communication and Language Arts, Literature-Based, Social Emotional Learning
THEMES: Memory, Family, Generational Bonds, Empathy
BEST FOR: Grades K – 4
PRICING: $6/student. Ticket subsidies and travel grants are available.
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Teacher Resources
To deepen your students’ engagement with the material, we offer comprehensive guidebooks that align with each production. These resources include thematic learning units, detailed lesson plans, and background information to help you integrate the performances into your curriculum. Each guidebook provides artistic insights and study materials that will enrich both classroom and life learning experiences before and after the show.
Financial Assistance Options
Ticket Subsidies
We believe that every student should have the opportunity to experience the arts, regardless of financial constraints. To ensure accessibility, a limited number of ticket subsidies are available to schools in need. If your school requires financial assistance, please contact us to discuss options. Subsidy requests must include the economically disadvantaged percentage of your school and be submitted in writing before the final attendance count and payment. For more details, please reach out to us at 865-522-0832.
Travel Grants
We understand that transportation costs can be a barrier to participation. To help offset these expenses, we offer Travel Grants that reimburse up to 50% of your travel costs. Schools interested in applying for assistance can complete our Travel Grant Application. Reimbursement will be provided after the required documentation is submitted to the Bijou.
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