To Whom It May Inspire [in poetry, stories & song]
Conceived & directed by Coterie Artistic Director Jeff Church
On Tour January 21-February 27, 2015
Touring to two Age Groups: Grades 1st-5th OR 6th- High School
The version for grades 6th-High school will also perform for groups at The Coterie Theatre, March 3-7, 2015
Using the actual inspirational words of historical and contemporary authors, icons, poets, soldiers, actors - even kids themselves - we have organized two versions of our school tour: an intimate, uplifting version for lower grades (audience size limited), or a rousing, powerful school assembly version for older students (unlimited audience size). Covering everything from persuasion to career advice, four skilled actors transform this collection of masterfully shaped speeches, poetry, diary entries and more into fuel to enlighten students.
Running Times: 1st-5th Grades - Approx. 50 minutes
6th-12th Grades - Approx. 60 minutes
Content: To Whom It May Inspire (elementary tour)
To Whom It May Inspire (middle & high school tour)
- Maya Angelou as interviewed by Dave Chappelle
- Emma Watson and Anne Frank on gender equality
- Malcolm X abandons a philosophy of violence and separation
- Civil War soldiers of opposing sides break bread
- I Rise to Inspire the World, a poem by 16 year-old Sophia Thakur
Curriculum extensions:
Evaluate character’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric; analyze historical events and their impact on present-day society. Additional resources at coterie.edublogs.org.
Tour Fee:
1st-5th Grades: $525; $500 for second show on same day/same site
Audience maximum: 350
6th - High School: weekday touring fee $775; $700 second daytime show on same day/same site; evening/weekends $880.
Audience maximum: Unlimited
Contact:
To book a performance, call Annette Filippi at (816) 474-4241 or email at afilippi@coterietheatre.org
Download Tour Testimonials: PDF
Basic Tour Host Requirements (partial list):
The Coterie will tour two unique productions of To Whom It May Inspire, one version for Grades 1st-5th and one version for Grades 6th- 12th. Tour Host Requirements that vary based on specific production needs are indicated below:
- Performance Space:
- Grades 1st-5th: The stage performance area needs to be at least 20 feet wide, 20 feet deep, and a minimum of 9 feet high
- Grades 6th- 12th: The stage performance area needs to be at least 20 feet wide, 20 feet deep, and a minimum of 14 feet high
- Windows: Due to projections used during the production, windows in the performance area must be covered upon arrival of performers
- Electrical Requirements: A minimum of four 20 amp, 110 volt outlets on both stage left and stage right
- Scheduling:
- Grades 1st-5th: The entire performance space (stage, house, and dressing rooms) must be reserved for the sole use of the company for 1 hour before seating begins for the first performance, and for 45 minutes after the final performance
- Grades 6th- 12th: The entire performance space (stage, house, and dressing rooms) must be reserved for the sole use of the company for 1.5 hours before seating begins for the first performance, and for 1.5 hours after the final performance
- Location: A mileage fee may be charged for any travel outside of the Kansas City metro area
