Shakespeare's Hamlet

American Shakespeare Center on Tour

Grades 9-12 | Cost: $10/student
Tue, November 18, 2008 | 10:00am–12:00pm
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts

Shakespeare's epic tale of royalty, death, and revenge is told expertly by the renowned American Shakespeare Center on Tour. By re-creating Renaissance conditions of performance, the ASC explores its repertory of plays for a better understanding of these great works and of the human theatrical enterprise past, present, and future.

Soweto Gospel Choir

Grades 3-12 | Cost: $10/student
Fri, November 21, 2008 | 11:30am-12:30pm
Attucks Theatre, Norfolk

Direct from South Africa, the Soweto Gospel Choir is an awe-inspiring vocal ensemble, performing in eight different languages, in an inspirational program of tribal, traditional and popular African and Western gospel. Earthy rhythms, rich harmonies, a capella and charismatic performances combine to uplift the soul and express South Africa's great hopes for the future.

Rhythm Project presents Rhythm Live!

Grades 2-12 | Cost: $10/student
Fri, February 27, 2009 | 10:00am–11:00am
11:30am–12:30pm
Attucks Theatre, Norfolk

The Rhythm project bridges the gap between musicians and audience through creative and educational performances that blend the cultures of West Africa, Trinidad and Tobago and other Caribbean peoples into a stream of rhythms, melodies, and motion. Their final concert, a blend of Caribbean music, African drumming and dance, will leave you wanting more. Experience world-music now!

13th Annual
Virginia International Tattoo

Grades 1-12 | Cost: $10/student
Thu-Fri, April 30-May 1, 2009 |10:30am-12:30pm
Norfolk Scope, Norfolk

Don't miss this annual international event as we honor the Czech Republic as our most honored nation. Join 850 performers from all over the world as they create an unforgettable spectacle under on roof for an utterly breathtaking performance.

The Czech National Theatre Ballet

Grades 6-12 | $10/student
Fri, May 1, 2009 | 10:30am–11:30am
Harrison Opera House, Norfolk

The National Theatre Ballet, Prague is considered one of the most interesting ensembles in the Czech Republic. Since 2002 the company has been led by leading Czech choreographer and dancer Petr Zuska. His vision for the 65-member National Theatre Ballet is to excel at both classical and contemporary genres while continuing to incorporate works by noted international choreographers.

5 Browns

Grades 3-12 | $10/student
Thu, May 7, 2009 |10:30am–11:30am
Willett Hall, Portsmouth

People dubbed these '20-something’ Juilliard- trained concert pianists who happen to be siblings, "The Fab Five." They’ve been blowing the doors off classical music since 2005 with their self-titled debut release. Their new release and their amazing performance on five Steinways is proof of their dream—to wake up classical music.

Romeo and Juliet, On Motifs of Shakespeare

Mark Morris Dance Company World Premiere

Grades 3-12 | $10/student
Fri, May 8, 2009 | 11:00am–12:30pm | Chrysler Hall, Norfolk

Shakespeare's epic tale of royalty, death, and revenge is told expertly by the renowned American Shakespeare Center on Tour. By re-creating Renaissance conditions of performance, the ASC explores its repertory of plays for a better understanding of these great works and of the human theatrical enterprise past, present, and future.

Young promising musicians get the rare opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals during the 3rd annual String Fest at ODU. This program offers a chance for high school string students and quartets to participate in master classes and coaching sessions with ODU string faculty and a nationally renowned string quartet. This is also an amazing opportunity for educators to learn new techniques and watch their students gain real world ensemble experience. Look out for our String Fest 2009 brochure coming in Fall 2008. Co-presented with Old Dominion University.