Each of these productions is grade level specific and designed with a particular grade's curriculum in mind. The production experience consists of a preparatory classroom workshop, a live performance and a production guide. The preparatory classroom workshop, or "prep", is a unique opportunity for students to gain additional value from the experience. During the "prep", students are given the chance to explore the content and themes of the performance as well as relevant academic material with one of the actors in the production. Our performances are designed as non-traditional, intimate productions which feature a variety of stories from famous fairy tales to original works and often involve elements of different theatrical styles. Performances are followed by a short Q&A session. The Production Guide is a resource for teachers which includes a summary of the production, an outline of the preparatory workshop, vocabulary, suggested activities and other relevant information. At the rear of each guide, a listing of targeted NYS learning standards is available.   For complete detailed information about each show click on the Title Link.   The Golden Goose - Kindergarten "Story Magic" comes alive in this interactive Brothers Grimm tale. Students become Story Apprentices to help the Story Sorcerer and our other actors tell the tale. Students become part of the action as citizens of the Land of the Golden Goose. The Fisherman and His Wife - First Grade When a Fisherman catches a magic fish, his Wife demands that the fish grants her wishes. With each wish, she tries to find happiness, but instead feels as if she needs more. By story's end, the Fisherman wishes for his wife to find true happiness, without possessions and power, and returns home to find everything as it once was and his wife content. Aesop's Fables: On Stage - Second Grade Aesop’s famous fables come to life in this upbeat performance. Tidbits of Aesop’s life and the traditions of Greek Theatre sneak in between such well known tales as The Milkmaid and Her Pail, The Lion and the Mouse and, of course, The Tortoise and the Hare. The Oldest Story Ever Told - Third Grade This tale takes two different looks at the timeless tale of Cinderella. Students will see how the cultures of China and India tell Cinderella's story. There Once Was A Longhouse Where Now There Is Your House - Fourth Grade Assuming a role in one of the original five Haudenosaunee nations, students experience firsthand the life and traditions of the Haudenosaunee. Conestoga Stories - Fifth Grade Set as a Depression Era Radio Show, our story will take students on a trip back in time both in history and in entertainment. Students will learn the trials and tribulations faced by pioneers while experiencing a nearly forgotten American entertainment pastime.