"Inspire Your Students' Imaginations Through The Magic Of Reading"
Tired of the same old 'lecture' style author visits? Tired of author visits that are costly and not age appropriate?
Headline
Thank you for your interest in Huga Tuga "Reading Rocks"
Theater. My program is not for schools looking for the typical 'lecture' style
visit. The performance (developed over the past nine years) has been designed
to compliment your reading curriculum - with input from over 1000 teaching
professionals.
Joe Shandrowski
Combining all of the Arts
into One Unforgettable Literary Performance
Created and Performed by Joe Shandrowski - Author/Performance
Artist
INTERACTIVE, EDUCATIONAL & FUN!
Author Day, TV Off Week, Enrichment Day, Literacy Week,
Book Fairs
Educational Fundraiser also Available - Please Call for information
'BY FAR' the most creative
& age appropriate performance your school has ever participated in.
WHAT
SEPARATES HUGA TUGA "READING ROCKS" THEATER FROM ALL OTHER ENRICHMENT
PERFORMANCES?
"Mr.
Shandrowski was unlike any other author that has visited our school. Instead of
merely talking about his craft lecture-style, he had a set with lights, music,
and special effects to hold the students' interest. He adjusted his program for
all students, thus both challenging and entertaining students from Kindergarten
up to fifth grade. The students and teachers loved his program not only for his
message to use your imagination, but also for the creativity and "magic" that he
used to entertain and engage. I highly recommend the program to every school,"
Joanna Teodosio, Teacher/Cultural Arts Director - Calf Pen School,
Milford CT
IS THIS THE OVERWHELMING EFFECT THAT YOUR SCHOOL IS LOOKING FOR
OUT OF AN ENRICHMENT PERFORMANCE?
"My
daughter came home after the Huga Tuga program, she was so excited! She's in
Kindergarten and she asked if the blue Sea Monster could come live with us with
his stories. How could I say no to a kid who is so fired up about reading,"
Carolyn Leon, Parent, Lordship School - Stratford, CT
"You were the HIT of our book fair (eight other authors participated). It was a wonderful, lively and inspiring presentation. I never saw the kids so excited about reading and the arts. You made their imaginations come to life. Our entire school would like to thanks you for a terrific experience that the teachers and children loved and will long remember,"Allison Doucet, LMS & Cathy Lawlor, PTA - Faringville School, Ridgefield, CT.
Part 1: Anticipation
Building Anticipation 1. I supply your school with Huga Tuga books, music, posters, a creative arts project and more... 2. If possible: I will visit each classroom (or lunch wave) a week prior to our scheduled visit to introduce myself and the program to the children
Part 2 - Author & Illustrator Visit
How an "idea"...
The Magic of Reading
A. How and "IDEA" comes to Life B. Why Reading is Important C. Cartoon Illustrating
THE MORE BOOKS YOU READ - THE MORE YOU LEARN - THE MORE YOU LEARN THE STRONGER YOUR IMAGINATION WILL BECOME & THE BETTER CHANCE YOU HAVE OF TAKING A SIMPLE IDEA AND TURNING IT INTO SOMETHING AMAZING.
...comes to life
.
PRESS PICTURE TO ENLARGE
A. Reading and Creating "IDEAS".
I will show the children how a simple "idea" can be turned into something amazing if your imagination is strong enough.
Example: The children will "visually" experience how a page in the Huga Tuga & the Seashell Mystery storybook is created. From the first word written to the final design.
Along the way the students will learn that it is ok to make mistakes and the more times you re-write a story the better it gets.
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ILLUSTRATING SEGMENT Telling the Story through the Art of Drawing
Part 3: The Children Become the Show
Interactive Theater Performance How does a book turn into a movie or live theater show?
Live Interactive Theater - The
Children Become the Show (Combining All of the Arts: Special Effects
Portable Stage, Dancing, Original Music, Bubble Magic, Treasure Chest of
Imagination and more...)
DOUBLE CLICK PICTURE TO ENLARGE
DOUBLE CLICK PICTURE TO ENLARGE
DOUBLE CLICK PICTURE TO ENLARGE
DOUBLE CLICK PICTURE TO ENLARGE
Over 135,000 Children have Participated
Available in: Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island & New Jersey.
Visited schools in Greenwich, Guilford, Ridgefield, Armonk, Darien, Wilton, Southington, Cheshire, Shelton, Southbury, New Canaan, Newtown, Naugatuck, Prospect, Avon, Westport, Fairfield, Stratford, Bristol, Cromwell, Westbrook, Hope Valley, East Haven, Wolcott, Seymour, Branford, Milford, Bridgewater, Pleasantville, Brewster, North Haven, Branford, Newtown, Killingly, Norwalk, Ellington, Granby, Trumbull, Monroe, Stamford, Essex, Lyme, Guilford, Stratford, Bristol, Torrington, Enfield, Mt. Kisco, Putnam Valley, Harrison, Scarsdale, Pelham, Long Meadow, Yorktown, Mohegan Lake, Suffern, Harrison, and over 30 other towns.
Westchester/Putnam/Nassau County BOCES Affiliation