READING ROCKS!!! A. HT Literary Theater is for schools who want more than the typical author/illustrator visit... "A CELEBRATION OF READING" B. We will design the program to compliment your literary curriculum. How does the program benefit your school? 1. HT Literary Theater does not follow the basic "lecture format.” “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,”Joanna Teodosio, Teacher/Cultural Arts Director - Calf Pen School, Milford CT 2. HT Literary Theater is the most age appropriate program available... “We are so accustomed to author programs that are not age appropriate.Huga Tuga Literary Theater directly related to each age group (K-5) and was animated, fun and definitely an experience the children will remember for years to come. This is what enrichment programs should be all about.” Teaching Staff, Daisy Ingraham School, Westbrook, CT 3.HT Literary Theater makes a difference... “My daughter goes to Lordship School in Stratford, CT. She came home talking about Huga Tuga, 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 fired up about reading. Keep up the good work and keep me informed about the new books coming out,”Carolyn Leon, Parent, Stratford, CT
SOMETHING DIFFERENT - SOMETHING SPECIAL For schools who are looking for the most original and age appropriate enrichment experience available - ANYWHERE!
Huga Tuga Books, Music & HT "Reading Rocks" Literary Theater created and performed by Joe Shandrowski
-Over 7 years of experience working with CT, NY, MA & RI school systems- Over 100,000 children have participated
Schools Have Asked For It...
HT Literary Theater is based upon the educational concept of CONSRUCTIVE MEANING - Noticing, Connecting, Visualizing, Wondering, Guessing, Noticing, Figuring Out.
“You were the absolute HIT of our book fair! We have never experienced anything like it (8 other authors participated). It was a wonderful, lively and inspiring presentation. I thank you for a terrific experience that the teachers and children loved and will long remember,” Cathy Lawlor, PTA – Farmington School, Ridgefield, CT
Part 1 - Why Reading Is Important (K-3)
A. I will introduce myself to the students & my Huga Tuga "Wonder Series" of picture storybooks.
B. I will introduce Huga Tuga, the Magical Blue Sea Monster - A Celebration of Reading!
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A. Reading and Creating "IDEAS".
I will show the students how a simple "idea" can be turned into something amazing if your imagination is strong enough.
Example: The students 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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A. Cartoon Illustrating Segment - Creating an "IDEA"
The students and I will create a cartoon character that resembles a pencil. Why a pencil? It is a valuable tool used by both an author and illustrator. The students imagination begin to stir.
The Connection (K-3)
How an "idea"...
Reading Fuels Our Imaginations
THE THEME OF THE HUGA TUGA CULTURAL ARTS EXPERIENCE
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
Part Two: Reading is FUN!
We Bring the Theater to your School:
A. WOW! Instead of just reading a story together - The students and I will take a simple idea and turn it into something amazing. The children become part of the show: An interactive performance of Huga Tuga in the Seashell Mystery - A magical journey through the world of imagination. The program will be complete with the following:
1. A Portable Special Effects Stage - Spectacular Light Show - The Phantom of Imagination
2. Sound Effects, Fog & Bubble Effects 3. Enhancing Creative Thinking Skills
4. A Freeze Dance To The Huga Tuga Swing Song
5. 3' Visuals of all Illustrations 6. Septemeber 2008 - GET READY - HUGA TUGA WILL BE LIVE AND IN PERSON!!!!
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Schedule For 2007-09
VERY AFFORDABLE - $100 discount if you call for scheduling information by 9/30/08
ASK HOW YOU CAN GET THE PROGRAM FOR FREE!!!
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Last 2 schools visited Washington School - Mohegan Lake, NY 914-528-2021 Grand Avenue School - N. Baldwin, NY 516-918-2100
Perfect for your school: Author Visit Day - Cultural Day - TV Off Week - Reading Appreciation Week - Arts in Education
Available in: Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island & Pennsylvania.
Visited schools in Greenwich, Guilford, Ridgefield, Armonk, Darien, Wilton, Southington, Cheshire, Shelton, Southbury, New Canaan, Newtown, 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, Enfield, Mt. Kisco, Putnam Valley, Harrison, Scarsdale, Pelham, Long Meadow, Yorktown, Mohegan Lake and over 25 other towns.
