Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts
Class Acts 2016-17
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nspiring children to learn through theater arts is a vital part of
programming at the Spencer Theater. We are proud to help
educators, via “Class Acts” performances of dance, music and
drama, to present art that is both educational and entertaining.
“Class Acts” performances are designed for children of all ages
and presented at the Spencer Theater exclusively for the benefit
of school students and home school students. First launched in
1997 when the theater first raised its curtains, Class Acts has
served tens of thousands of school children from throughout
south central New Mexico with the indispensable joys of arts
and entertainment. The program has enjoyed continuous
transportation support from the R.D. & Joan Dale Hubbard
Foundation, and funding support through New Mexico Arts and
the National Endowment for the Arts. We thank these entities and
all participating teachers and students for their support.
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n order to make attendance affordable for all students, tickets
to all Class Acts performances are priced at $5 per person.
Shows run approximately one hour in length. Ordering begins
September 1st: Download an order form and FAX, EMAIL
OR MAIL: No phone orders are taken. Fax the Spencer Theater
Box Office at 575.336.0055, email: boxoffice@
spencertheater.com or mail to 108 Spencer Rd.,
Alto, NM 88312 to reserve seats for your class.
Classes should have (1) chaperone for every 15 students.
AMERICAN PRIDE SPECTACULAR
Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
Celebrate America’s unquenchable spirit of innovation, discovery, and exploration with the American
Pride Laser Spectacular, an exciting musical and laser extravaganza that touches on several US historical highlights.
This program is a great spirit boost anytime, especially at those times of the year when it’s important to
take a moment to remind students that their freedom has been earned through the sacrifices made
by generations of Americans.
LENGTH: 1 hour • GRADES: pre•K - 8th
http://www.class-act.com/acts/prismaticmagiclasers/#americanpride
The NEW MEXICHORDS — History of Barbershop Harmony
Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
W
hat is barbershop as a musical style? Four guys on a street corner with handlebar mustaches and
skimmers? Men who love to sing and have fun? Four part harmonies sung a cappella? Well, the
New Mexichords of Albuquerque, barbershop is all this and more! With complex musical arrangements,
barbershop is still a full-bodied, four-part, close-cropped a capella sound that first captured listeners
hearts decades upon decades ago.
Your students will hear the melody in the tenor, bass, and baritone parts through demonstrations of harmony and
song. Audience participation adds to the education and fun! Length: 1 hour • Grades: 1st - 8th
http://www.newmexichords.com
• JOHNNY PEERS & THE MUTTVILLE COMIX… Dog Show
Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m
J
ohnny Peers and the Muttville
Comix is a slapstick comedy act like
no other. Johnny leads over a dozen
dogs through challenging and hilarious
tricks as Johnny plays the straight man
role in this wonderful show.
Sit! Stay! Get ready to howl! Johnny Peers and his personality-plus canines
tickle your students funny bones! A Ringling Brothers Clown College graduate, Johnny Peers has been working with dogs since he got his first puppy,
Freckles, a Beagle mix, from the Humane Society. Since their 1980 debut,
the Muttville Comix have appeared on David Letterman, Primetime Live and
Circus of the Stars, and at Disneyland, Busch Gardens, the Big Apple Circus,
the Royal Hanneford Circus, even The White House! The show stars mostly
dogs rescued from shelters or pounds, like Daphne, the world’s only skateboarding Basset Hound; Squeaky, the ladder climbing Fox Terrier; Mr. Pepe,
who only responds to commands in Spanish; and Sir Winston, the Pointer
mix who only answers to “Sir.” The 2003 Animal Planet Pet Star Winners, the
Providence Journal-Bulletin calls the show, “…a truly funny, slapstick dog act”
Length: 1 hour • Grades: pre•K - 8th
http://dcaproductions.com/v2/?p=1454
BALLET FOLK LORICO MEXICO Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
Featuring five dancers/musicians and the special skills of a rope trick dancer.
Founded in 1972, the Ballet Folklorico Mexico has been recognized as one of the most exciting groups presenting authentic
regional dances of Mexico with gorgeous costumes and exceptional dances. Now in its 32nd year. Recognized throughout the
U.S. and Mexico as one of the most exciting groups presenting authentic regional dances of Mexico, Ballet Folklorico transcends
barriers of language and cultural influences, bringing new, enriching perspectives. Whether watching a never-seen-before ritual
dance or the famous “Mexican Hat Dance,” audiences will get a real dance treat with Ballet Folklorico.
Length: 1 hour • Grades: K - 8th
http://www.class-act.com/acts/BalletFolkloricoMexico/index.asp