St. George Theater, WNET and American Classical Orchestra Present Free Virtual Performance of “Peter and the Wolf”
STATEN ISLAND, NY – The children’s classic “Peter and the Wolf” is coming to students in New York and beyond!
St. George’s Theater, in collaboration with the WNET group and the American Classical Orchestra (ACO), presents a virtual production of Sergei Prokofiev’s beloved children’s classic “Peter and the Wolf” to educators and students on PBS LearningMedia as part of the free virtual arts of the theater -In-Education series during the academic year 2021-2022.
“It is important that we continue to provide access to the arts for all and we are delighted to partner with the WNET Group and the American Classical Orchestra to bring the best of high quality programming to your classroom and / or home, ”says Doreen P. Cugno, President and CEO of St. George Theater Restoration Inc.“ We encourage everyone to watch and experience the beautiful music performed by ACO.
“It’s all about the experience at the St. George Theater, so we encourage you and your students to use your imaginations and sit in a virtual red velvet chair, with your treats in hand, and enjoy. live performance from your screen. Whether you are in class or at home, the St. George’s Theater will proudly come to you!
PBS LearningMedia is a free website for educators with 2.2 million registered users nationwide and over 30,000 digital media resources aligned with the standards for K-12 classrooms.
Educators can book as many performances as they want online. The same form can be used for multiple shows. Once the form is submitted, Arts in Education Coordinator Eric Petillo will contact you with further instructions. For more information, contact Eric Petillo at epetillo@sgtr.org or 929-378-4503.
This program is made possible by the New York Department of Cultural Affairs and Con Edison. A full list of performances is below. For more information, Click here.
The recently renovated James P. Molinaro Hall in the St. George Theater. (Courtesy / St. George’s Theater)
“PIERRE AND THE WOLF”
This virtual production of “Peter and The Wolf” features the work in an original arrangement for chamber ensemble by artistic director and founder of the ACO, Thomas Crawford, designed for the award-winning classical music program for children (CMK), as well as than an introduction to the instruments and characters presented.
The story is performed by mimes Catherine Gasta and Bill Bowers, with accompaniment from the American Classical Orchestra, and there is an accompanying teacher’s guide with background information and related class activities. A segmented version is also available on PBS LearningMedia, which makes it easy to share with students.
“The classic tale and familiar music of ‘Peter and the Wolf’ come to life in a whole new way for children,” says Thomas Crawford, founder and artistic director of the American Classical Orchestra. “The story is told by mimes, enhancing our imaginations.”
Interior of St. George’s Theater (Staten Island Advance)
2021-22 ARTS IN EDUCATION SERIES
In addition to “Peter and The Wolf”, the Arts-In-Education 2021-2022 series features 11 additional virtual performances from local and national theater companies that vary on topics such as math, science, history, the arts. and culture, civil rights. , health and wellness and more.
From December 2020 to June 2021, educators can sign up to receive a new virtual performance each month, accompanied by study guides with before and after activities for students to complete.
“The arts play a vital role in the education and development of our students. The WNET Group is thrilled to be able to offer families across the country the American Classical Orchestra’s production of ‘Peter and the Wolf’ for free on PBS LearningMedia, ”said Sandra Sheppard, Executive Producer of Kids’ Media & Education for the WNET group. .
St. George Theater Restoration, Inc. www.stgeorgetheatre.com 35 Hyatt Street Staten Island, NY 10301 718-442-2900.
Left to Right: Luanne Sorrentino, Rosemary Hillers and Doreen Cugno AT The YMCA “Dine and Dance” on March 8, 2019 at the Hilton Garden in Staten Island, Bloomfield. Doreen Cugno and Luanne Sorrentino are the co-founders of the St. George Theater. (Staten Island Advanc / Dr Gracelyn Santos)
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