Young Audience Program (YAP)
Our Young Audience Program (YAP) introduces young people to the world of theatre with an intriguing physical approach. Our programs are presented in schools, museums, libraries, and more. For fees and booking information, contact Michael at (212) 254-4614 or michael@bondst.org.
Travels with Tricksters
Two of Bond Street Theatre’s multi-skilled actors delight in presenting many of the characters, skills and folktales they have encountered in their real life travels throughout the world. Their adventures include the Moco Jumbie stilt dancers of the Caribbean, whose connections to the Spirit world allow them to spin and dance outrageously. In Italy they stop in at Pantalone’s Pasta Palace and see what’s cooking with Arlecchino, Pantalone’s comical servant. Heading east they encounter the legendary Monkey King from China’s Flower and Fruit Mountain. He’s on a journey to find the secret scrolls, but he has to get passed a demon (named Pigsy, and for good reason). Along the way the two explorers illustrate “you are here” on a large, colorful map backdrop.
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The program is an innovative combination of social studies, geography and folk theatre techniques. There’s juggling, magic, amazing stilt dancing and audience participation throughout this high-energy and wholly original show.
To bring Travels with Tricksters to your school or community group, contact: michael@bondst.org |
"I never want this day to end!" - Student, Avenues School
Amelia and Her Paper Tigers
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A fun-filled educational adventure, Amelia and Her Paper Tigers is a look at the life of Amelia Earhart, who fought all odds to follow her dream of becoming an aviatrix, setting numerous flying records along the way. Her tale of passion and persistence is told through comedy, music, audience participation and circus arts, serving as an inspiration to young people of all ages to follow their dreams. Optional post-performance workshops further the exploration and provide creative tools to address fear. |
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"Conversations about Amelia, her courage, and her spunk continued for many days after, serving as inspiration for the power of persistence."
- A teacher's comments about Amelia
Study guide available for teachers on the history of flight, women's role and progress, discussion topics, and fun activities.
- 2 actors
- Running Time: 40 minutes
- Grades 3-6
"It was great and scary and funny. It was amazing. I loved it."
-Review of Amelia by Vivian Littlefield, Age 7
Start Acting Up - a new teen workshop!
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In 2018, Bond Street Theatre launched a free workshop series for NYC teens seeking to learn physically dynamic, socially inspired theatre techniques, and culminating in the performance of our original play The Law of the Jungle, first developed with Nangarhar Theatre of Afghanistan.
The workshop series incorporates what Bond Street has been teaching, and learning, in over 35 years of travel! Special thanks to Downtown Art for supporting the launch of this program. |
Actorbat! Workshops and Residencies
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Where does Actorbatics come from?
Actorbats share many of the techniques and skills used by actors and dancers throughout the world and throughout history. Sources for the Actorbat include the Peking Opera from China, commedia dell’arte from Europe, and the masquerades of Western Africa. Students are introduced to this fascinating work with careful attention to three areas of expertise: 1) Learning personalized, individual skills relating to balance, precision, and creating characters; 2) Creating a group dynamic through cooperation and partner work; 3) Learning a style of performance to present to an audience. |
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Each workshop is tailored to the needs and curriculum of the school, choosing from a variety of exercises and skills.
To bring Actorbats to your school or summer camp, contact: michael@bondst.org
To bring Actorbats to your school or summer camp, contact: michael@bondst.org
"The children truly enjoyed this workshop. They continued to talk about it for the rest of the day.” - Bedford Road School, NY
Peter and the Wolf
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Peter and the Wolf with the Phoenix Woodwind Quintet has been (and continues to be!) a favorite with schools and community centers for almost twenty years. The show introduces young audiences to the great musical score of Prokofiev, the instruments that make up a woodwind ensemble, and the skills of pantomime and storytelling via the show's narrator-mime.
To bring Peter and the Wolf to your school or community group, contact: michael@bondst.org |
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