New Kid
Artist: George Street Playhouse
Type: Performances / Assemblies, Art Festivals
Description
Engage in a constructive discussion about respect and tolerance with this unique depiction of an immigrant family from a fictitious place called “Homeland.” When the family arrives in America, they discover a new culture and unexpected prejudice against Homelanders. New Kid cleverly shows Homelanders speaking English while the Americans speak a made-up gibberish language, allowing students to understand what it is like to be overwhelmed by a new language and new customs. This program can be the necessary spark for a conversation with students about moving to a new place, being the outsider, and making and keeping friends.
Both poignant and funny, this play is an international favorite and has been performed world-wide. New Kid is winner of the Reuters Festival Choice Award for Best Children’s Production at the 1997 Dublin Theatre Festival.
Available September 26, 2018 through April 6, 2019.
Price & Info
Price
Assembly Price: $950
Assembly Two-in-a-Row Price: $1,450
Travel Fee: $75 per day
Information
Audience Limit: 300
Program Length: 60 minutes with Q & A
Appropriate For Grade(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Theme
Theme
Arts Appreciation Month
Character Education Month
National Arts & Humanities Month
Reading/Poetry Month
Curriculum Connections
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Character Education
Visual & Performing Arts
Tech
Technical Requirements
Clean swept stage or performance area (if a gym floor, please have the performance space marked out). 25-ft. by 25-ft. performing space and 2 electrical outlets nearby. Artist arrives 90 minutes early to set up. Contact must be present when tour arrives.