adapted by Eric Coble from the novel by Lois Lowry
This adaptation of the Newbery Award-winning novel takes us to a serene world. There is no war or poverty, no hunger or violence—and no color. Twelve-year-old Jonas is chosen to be the Giver: to hold the community’s long-forgotten memories of joy and pain. The truth is told. The journey begins.
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Ticket price:
$9.25 OR $12.25 to include an AIC visit (artist visit)
Theme/Issues:
Utopia/dystopia
Safety and security vs. freedom
Life of the community vs. the life of the individual
Suggested grades:
5 - 10.
Indiana Academic Standards
Use attendance in conjunction with classroom activity to meet standards for your specific grade level in:
Comprehension and analysis of literary text
Vocabulary and concept development
Listening and speaking: skills, strategies, and applications
1 complimentary teacher ticket for each 15 students; additional chaperones $16/ticket. For more information and/or to make reservations, please contact Pat Bebee at 317.916.4841 or Kara Moreland at 317.916.4842. E-mail: pbebee@irtlive.com or kmoreland@irtlive.com.
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Read the Designers' Notes
Read Novelist Lois Lowry's Notes
Read about the Cast
Read about the Production Team
