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Intergalactic Nemesis.Study Guide DMPA THE INTERGALACTIC NEMESIS: BOOK ONE: TARGET EARTH Applause Series Curriculum Guide April 29-May 9, 2014 GUIDE CONTENTS About Des Moines Performing Arts Dear Teachers, Page 3 Thank you for joining us for the Applause Series presentation Going to the Theater and of The Intergalactic Nemesis: Book One: Target Earth. Theater Etiquette Intrigue and danger are the name of the game in this original Page 4 story inspired by classic adventures such as Raiders of the Lost Ark and Star Wars. In creating this new adventure tale, Temple Theater Field Trip the creators of The Intergalactic Nemesis have also created a Information for Teachers new type of performance — a “live action graphic novel.” With Page 5 a look back to 1930s radio dramas and paired with comic book images, the result is a new multimedia mash up. In Vocabulary addition to putting students on the edge of their seats as they Page 6 follow the escapades of intrepid reporter Molly Sloan, we hope this unique multimedia experience will inspire your students About the Performance own creativity. Pages 7-8 We thank you for sharing this special experience with your About the Creators students and hope that this study guide helps you connect the Page 9 performance to your in-classroom curriculum in ways that you find valuable. In the following pages, you will find contextual A Look at Radio Theater information about the performance and related subjects, as and Foley Art well as a variety of discussion questions and activities. Some Page 10 pages are appropriate to reproduce for your students; others are designed more specifically with you, their teacher, in mind. Pre-Show Exploration As such, we hope that you are able to “pick and choose” Pages 11-13 material and ideas from the study guide to meet your class’s unique needs. Post-Show Assessment and Discussion See you at the theater, Page 14-15 Des Moines Performing Arts Education Team Resources and Sources Page 16 Support for Des Moines Performing Arts education programs and the Applause Series is provided by: Alliant Energy, American Republic Insurance Company, Bradford and Sally Austin, Bank of America, Dean and Sandra Carlson, CenturyLink, EMC Insurance Companies, Greater Des Moines Community Foundation, Hy-Vee, John Deere Des Moines Operations, Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, Richard and Deborah McConnell, Pioneer Hi-Bred - a DuPont business, Polk County, Prairie Meadows, Sargent Family Foundation, U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo & Co., Willis Auto Campus, Windsor Charitable Foundation, West Bancorporation Foundation and more than 200 individual donors. This study guide was compiled and written by Yvette Zarod Hermann; edited by Karoline Myers and Michelle McDonald. Des Moines Performing Arts Page 2 of 16 The Intergalactic Nemesis: Target Earth Curriculum Guide ABOUT DES MOINES PERFORMING ARTS Des Moines Performing Arts is a private, nonprofit organization and is an DID YOU KNOW? important part of central Iowa’s cultural community. It is recognized nationally for excellence as a performing arts center and is committed to More than 350,000 people visit engaging the Midwest in world-class entertainment, education, and cultural Des Moines Performing Arts activities. venues each year. Des Moines Performing Arts presents professional touring productions, Des Moines Performing Arts including theater direct from Broadway, world-renowned dance companies, opened in 1979. family programming, comedy, and concerts. Des Moines Performing Arts Education and Community Engagement programs are core to Des Moines has three theater spaces: Performing Arts' mission as a nonprofit performing arts center. Civic Center, 2744 seats Stoner Theater, 200 seats Public education programs allow audience members and local artists to Temple Theater, 299 seats make meaningful and personal connections to the art they experience on (located in the Temple for our stages. Guest lectures and Q&As with company members allow the Performing Arts) audiences to explore the inner workings of the performance. In addition, master classes, workshops, and summer camps taught by visiting No seat is more than 155 feet performers give local actors, dancers, and musicians the chance to from center stage in the Civic increase their skills by working directly with those who know what it takes Center. to succeed on the professional stage. Cowles Commons, situated Through its K-12 School Programs, Des Moines Performing Arts strives just west of the Civic Center, is to ensure that central Iowa students have affordable access to high quality a community gathering space arts experiences as part of their education. More than 50,000 students and that is also part of Des Moines educators attend curriculum-connected school matinee performances Performing Arts. The space through the Applause Series annually. In addition, Des Moines Performing features the Crusoe Umbrella Arts sends teaching artists into the schools to provide hands-on workshops sculpture by artist Claes and residencies in special opportunities that engage students directly in Oldenburg. the creative process. And, through its partnership with the John F. Kennedy Center, Des Moines Performing Arts provides teachers with As a nonprofit organization, in-depth professional development training on how to use the arts in their Des Moines Performing Arts classrooms to better impact student learning. depends on donor funding to support facilities, programming, and education programs. The Applause Series started in 1996. You are joining us for our 18th season of school performances. Des Moines Performing Arts Page 3 of 16 The Intergalactic Nemesis: Target Earth Curriculum Guide GOING TO THE THEATER . YOUR ROLE AS AN THEATER ETIQUETTE AUDIENCE MEMBER Here is a checklist of general guidelines to follow when you visit the theater: Attending a live performance is a unique and exciting opportunity. Unlike the passive experience of watching a movie, audience members play an Leave all food, drinks, and chewing gum at school important role in every live performance. As they act, or on the bus. sing, dance, or play instruments, the performers on Cameras, recording devices, and personal stage are very aware of the audience’s mood and listening devices are not permitted in the theater. level of engagement. Each performance calls for a different response from audience members. Lively Turn off and put away all cell phones, pagers, and bands, musicians, and dancers may desire the other electronic devices before the performance audience to focus silently on the stage and applaud begins. only during natural breaks in the performance. Do not text during the performance. Audience members can often take cues from performers on how to respond to the performance Respect the theater. Remember to keep your feet appropriately. For example, performers will often off of the seats and avoid bouncing up and down. pause or bow for applause at a specific time. When the house lights dim, the performance is about to begin. Please stop talking at this time. As you experience the performance, consider the following questions: Talk before and after the performance only. Remember, the theater is designed to What kind of live performance is this (a play, a amplify sound. Other audience members and the dance, a concert, etc.)? performers on stage can hear your voice! What is the mood of the performance? Is the Use the restroom before the performance or wait subject matter serious or lighthearted? until the end. If you must leave the theater during the show, make sure the first set of doors closes What is the mood of the performers? Are they before you open the second — this will keep happy and smiling or somber and reserved? unwanted light from spilling into the theater. Are the performers encouraging the audience to Appropriate responses such as laughing and clap to the music or move to the beat? applauding are appreciated. Pay attention to the Are there natural breaks in the performance artists on stage — they will let you know what is where applause seems appropriate? appropriate. A SPECIAL EXPERIENCE Open your eyes, ears, mind, and heart to the entire experience. Enjoy yourself! Seeing a live performance is a very special experience. Although it is not required, many people enjoy dressing up when they attend the theater. GOING TO THE THEATER information is adapted from the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts study guide materials. Des Moines Performing Arts Page 4 of 16 The Intergalactic Nemesis: Target Earth Curriculum Guide TEMPLE THEATER FIELD TRIP INFORMATION Thank you for choosing the Applause Series with Des Moines Performing Arts. Below are tips for organizing a safe and successful field trip to the Temple Theater. ORGANIZING YOUR FIELD TRIP PARKING Please include all students, teachers, and chaperones Police officers stationed at the corner of Tenth and in your ticket request. Locust Streets will direct buses to parking areas with After you submit your ticket request, you will receive a hooded meters near the theater. Groups traveling in confirmation e-mail within five business days. Your personal vehicles are responsible for locating their own invoice will be attached to the confirmation e-mail. parking. Payment policies and options are located at the top of Buses will remain parked for the duration of the show. the invoice. (Full payment and cancellation policies may be viewed at DesMoinesPerform- Buses are not generally permitted to drop off or pick up ingArts.org/education.) students near the theater. If a bus must return to DMPA reserves the right to cancel unpaid reservations school during the performance, prior arrangements must be made with DMPA Education staff. after the payment due date. Tickets are not printed for Applause Series shows. ARRIVAL Your invoice will serve as the reservation confirmation for your group order. When arriving at the theater, please have an adult Schedule buses to arrive in downtown Des Moines at lead your group for identification and check-in least 30 minutes prior to the start of the performance.
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