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Dallas Children's Theater

Santa's Holiday for Strings: A Puppetry Extravaganza 2009
Time Frames
Weekend
Formats
Field Trip
Grades
Pre K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Description
Kathy Burks Theatre of Puppetry Arts SANTA'S HOLIDAY FOR STRINGS - Together again! There's Santa, Frosty, the dancing penguins, a singing armadillo and more in this rollicking musical revue created especially for DCT audiences by Kathy Burks' nationally celebrated troupe. Bake by popular demand, it's the perfect holiday gift full of fun, friendship and family.

Students Will
  • experience a unique theatrical performance
  • visit a professional theater company.
  • engage in a social interaction with other audience members.
  • be filled with the spirit of the holiday season.
  • explore the themes of Family, Fantasy, Holidays and Imagination

Details
Dates: November 20 - December 20, 2009
Times: Fridays at 7:30 pm, Saturdays at 1:30 and 4:30 pm, Sundays at 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm.
Duration: shows vary from one hour to one hour forty-five minutes.
School Fee: Fri. - $12 per person, Section B; Sat. & Sun. $14 per person, Section B; 1 free adult admission for every 20 student tickets purchased.
Minimum Attendance: 8
Maximum Attendance: 159
Bilingual: No
Technical Needs:
Other Information: 1 free adult chaperone admitted for every 20 students.

Scheduling / Booking
Instructions: To book weekday matinees call the Artreach Booking Service at (214) 219-2049 or email jackiwomack@swbell.net. For weekend performances or additional information call (214) 740-0051. Tickets for groups of less than 10 are $12.00 per ticket. If you have just under 10 it may make sense to pay for 10, in order to receive the discounted group rate. To book residencies or after school programs call 214-978-0110.
Deadline: Booking begins in August and continues as availability permits
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation Policy: For shows: no refunds once tickets are reserved, deposit paid, or APP# issued. In the case of inclement weather Dallas Children's Theater does not cancel performances unless DISD has Closed. For After School Drama Classes: if DCT is notified one month prior to start date of a scheduled class there is no charge. If a school cancels the classes after they have begun DCT will charge for one full month. In cases of inclement weather, DCT will make every attempt to reschedule a make-up class, but if the class cannot be rescheduled the school will be expected to pay for the full month.
After School Policy: After School Policy: The school provides: a physical space large and quiet enough to allow the group to work comfortably and without interruption; at least one staff member on site during the drama class session; distribution of enrollment forms; and a contact person.

Educational Materials
      Study Guide Part 1
      Study Guide Part 2

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