Theatre Development Fund presents Two Audio Described Performances of SHREK: THE MUSICAL for Elementary, Middle and High School students who are Blind or have Low Vision
This new musical, based on the children's book by William Steig and hit movie, tells the story of a kind, swamp-dwelling green ogre who saves the land from a malevolent lord and rescues a princess in distress. The cast stars Brian d'Arcy James (Sweet Smell of Success) as Shrek, Sutton Foster (Thoroughly Modern Millie) as Princess Fiona, John Tartaglia (Avenue Q) as Pinocchio, Daniel Breaker (Passing Strange) as Donkey, and Christopher Sieber (Spamalot) as Lord Farquaad. Jason Moore directs, with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, music by Jeanine Tesori and chore- ography by Josh Prince.
Flat-out terrific numbers" — Variety
Audio Describer: Andrea Day
Deadline: Ticket orders must be received by February 13, 2009
When: Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 2:00 PM Audio Described Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 2:00 PM Audio Described
Where: Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway (at West 53rd Sreet), New York City Tickets: Orchestra seating with no ticket fee
We suggest your school follows guidelines: all students: 1 adult to 3 students
Please detach, fill out form below and return to TDF, 520 8th Ave., Suite 801, New York, NY 10018 Attn: Sarah Aziz Reservations can also be made by faxing to the form to Sarah Aziz at the number below. Orders are filled on a first come first served basis
School:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip:
Contact Person(s):
Tel: Fax: E-mail:
______Shrek: The Musical March 4, 2009 at 2pm ______Shrek: The Musical March 11, 2009 at 2pm
Number of students who are blind or have low vision: ______Number of accompanying adults:______
TOTAL Number of tickets requested: ______
Please remember these tickets are for students who are Blind or have Low Vision, especially those with no or mini- mal exposure to theatre. Voice: (212) 912-9770 ext. 382 Fax: (212) 768-1563 Email:[email protected] Theatre Development Fund offers 45 minute preparation workshops by Andrea Day
TDF/TAP is proud to offer preperational workshops for students. Teaching artist/audio describer, Andrea Day, will come to your school to prepare your students for their trip to the Broadway smash hit Shrek: The Musical. She will teach plots, characters as well other important aspects of the show they might otherwise miss. Games and other exercises will be included to ensure your students have a complete understanding of the show.
Workshops are 45 minutes long or 1 class period. 12 students minimum. Workshops not reccommended for more than 25 students Larger groups can be split into 2 or more workshops Please do not schedule your workshop during lunch!
Please detach, fill out form below and return to TDF, 520 8th Ave., Suite 801, New York, NY 10036 Attn: Sarah Aziz
School:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip:
Contact Person(s):
Tel: Fax:
Email:
Please list four dates and times for your Shrek: The Musical workshop in order of preference:
1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice
Voice: (212) 912-9770 ext. 382 TTY: (212) 719-4537 Fax: (212) 768-1563 Email: [email protected]
Theatre Development Fund is grateful for the generous public and private support which make TDF Accessibility Programs (TAP) possible. Major funding for TAP is provided by SAP. Additional support is provided by: Theodore H. Barth Foundation Inc.; The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation; The Bodman Foundation; The Louise & Arde Bulova Fund; City of New York Department of Cultural Affairs; Anna E. Crouse; ELA Foundation; Friars National Association Foundation; Harry S. Black & Allon Fuller Fund; Goldman, Sachs & Co.; Hearing Loss Association of Sarasota; Hearing Loss Association of America, Westchester Chapter; JPMorgan Chase Foundation; Laurence W. Levine Foundation Inc.; The McGraw-Hill Companies; The Edith Meiser Foundation; National Endowment for the Arts; Newman’s Own Foundation; New York State Council on the Arts; The Fan Fox & Leslie R. Samuels Foundation, Inc., Frank & LaVonne Stocco.