2016-2017 Act One Field Trip Descriptions
Metropolitan Tucson
The New Westward: Planes, Trains and Automobiles
that Move the Modern West l Tucson Museum of Art
Oct. 15—Jan.
“Westward Ho!,” an exciting proclamation coined in the early 1800s, signified the dawn of
exploration and development of the American West. In this exhibition, students are encouraged
to look at this unique, and often overlooked, side of the West through works of art and consider
the ways transport technologies have impacted their lives and changed the Western scene.
Tours may occur from October 15 to January 31, serving up to 400 students and teachers.
Maximum group size is 75. Held at Tucson Museum of Art l 10 a.m. l 60 mins l Grades K-5
Frida Kahlo, Art, Garden, Life and Butterfly Magic l Tucson Botanical Garden
Oct.—May
The Frida Kahlo exhibition is a celebration of one of the most significant artists of the 20th
century. It focuses on the exquisite garden at her home in Mexico City and explores the
garden’s connection to her work, which often probed the forms and meaning of plants.
Butterfly Magic is Tucson’s only tropical butterfly greenhouse and one of the most diverse in
the country. Over 120 different varieties of butterflies from 11 different countries make their
way to the Tucson Botanical Gardens and flutter about amongst an impressive array of lush
tropical flora and plant specimens. Tours may occur throughout these months, serving up to
400 students and teachers. Maximum group size is 85. Held at Tucson Botanical
Gardens l 10 a.m. l 60 mins l Grades 5-12
Once Upon This Time l Live Theatre Workshop
Friday, Nov. 4
Everyone knows the classic princess stories from Once Upon a Time. You know those tales of magic,
dreams, fantasy, and true love. But do those stories still hold up in today’s modern world? Is there
still true love and bibbity-bobbity-boos? Would they still all live happily ever after? In this tale, it is
“Princess meets Present” when the stories of Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and many
more are given a modern twist and told once upon THIS time.
Held at Live Theatre Workshop l 10 a.m. l 75 mins l Grades 1-4
Holiday Concert l Arizona Repertory Singers
Thursday, Dec. 1
Founded in 1984, this 45-member chorale ensemble has performed across Arizona and the country. This concert
features holiday favorites for all. Held at Berger Center for the Performing Arts l 11 a.m. l 75 mins l Grades 3-12
River Bride l Arizona Theatre Company
Once upon a time, in a fishing village along the Amazon, there lived two sisters struggling to find
their happily-ever-after. Three days before Helena’s sister’s dreaded wedding, fishermen pull a
mysterious stranger out of the river – a man with no past who offers both sisters an alluring,
possibly dangerous future. Brazilian folklore and lyric storytelling blend into a heartrending tale of
true love, regret, transformation, and the struggle to stay true to your family while staying true to
yourself. Winner of the 2013 National Latino Playwriting Award.
Held at Temple of Music and Art l 10 a.m. l TBD mins l Grades 5-12
Thursday, Jan. 19
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Cat-Man and Kid Sparrow, The Fantastic Crime-Fighting Duo! l Live Theatre Workshop
Friday, Feb. 3
Our heroes Cat-man and Kid Sparrow are strapped to a rocket, ready to be launched into outer space.
They are captured by their arch-nemesis, Dogg Dastardly, who is once again up to his no-good, evil
tricks. With Metroville already in jeopardy of being destroyed, another villain who is even more
powerful has emerged. This fantastic adventure keeps you on the edge of your seat to find out if our
heroes will save the day. Held at Live Theatre Workshop l 10 a.m. l 75 mins l Grades 1-4
Dance Theatre of Harlem “Dancers on Dancing” l UA Presents
Thursday, Feb. 16
Renowned for its thrilling performances, Dance Theatre of Harlem’s repertoire ranges from
treasured classics to neo-classical works and cutting edge contemporary work. The ensemble’s
14 racially diverse artists bring new life to the art form of classical ballet by using its familiar
language to celebrate African American culture.
Held at Centennial Hall l 10:30 a.m. l 60 mins l Grades 5-12
Twelfth Night l Arizona Repertory Theatre
Thursday, Mar. 23
Washed ashore after a shipwreck, Viola disguises herself as a boy and finds employment in the service
of Orsino, the Duke of Ilyria. Charged with wooing Lady Olivia, the object of the Duke’s infatuation, Viola
finds herself in the middle of the strangest love triangle ever formed. Lady Olivia falls for Viola, while
Viola falls for the Duke. The course of true love never did run smooth, and in this classic Shakespeare
story, we are treated to a romance unlike anything that we have experienced before. Mayhem, mix-ups
and foolery abound in this delightful comedy.
Held at UA Marroney Theatre l 10 a.m. l 120 mins l Grades 7-12
Spring Concert l Arizona Repertory Singers
Date TBD
Founded in 1984, this 45-member chorale ensemble has performed across Arizona and the country. In Tucson, ARS
performs with Tucson Symphony Orchestra, Tucson Pops Orchestra and others. A more detailed performance
description will be announced soon! Held at Berger Center for the Performing Arts l 11 a.m. l 75 mins l Grades 3-12
Black Violin l UA Presents
Thursday, Apr. 13
Wilner ‘Wil B’ Baptiste (viola) and Kevin ‘Kev Marcus’ Sylvester (violin) are Black Violin, a
South Florida duo who fuse classical music chops with hip-hop influences, pitting their virtuosic string-play against groove-and-beat-driven production and bringing another dimension of
drama to compositions. With a loose approach to their instruments and the ability to spool
out “freestyled” elements in their live set, Black Violin represents a facet of classical music
that is approachable above all else. Held at Fox Theater l 10:30 a.m. l 75 mins l Grades 5-12
The Music Laboratory: Potions that Create Emotions l Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Friday, May 5
Music has the unique ability to convey messages, ideas, and even stories, all without using a single word.
How does it do that? Together, using performances and lessons provided by the TSO, we will explore how
structure, colors in sound, imagination and the intangible art form that is music becomes a powerful
communication tool, used throughout society and around the world. Each concert will focus on how music
works to become a universal language. Held at TCC Music Hall l 10 a.m. & 11:45 a.m. l 45 mins l Grades K-8