Going Solo:Pretty Fire

February 11, 18, 19 at 10:00 am IRT Upperstage, 2 Hours

by Charlayne Woodard

Five stories about the simple pleasures, the dark fears, and the quiet wonders of childhood. Neighborhood bullies and the harsh pain of bigotry share the stage with the warm embrace of family and the joys of community and church in this autobiographical tale about growing up black in America.

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Ticket Price:
$9.25 or $12.25 to include an AIC visit

Themes/Issues:
The importance of love and family
Individual stories that encompass the
universal human experience
Surviving growing up
The power of self-worth

Suggested grades:
7-12

Indiana Academic Standards
Use attendance in conjunction with classroom activity to meet standards for your specific grade level in:

Language Arts:

Comprehension and analysis of literary text
Listening and speaking: skills, strategies and applications
Literary criticism

Social Studies:

Examine the political, economic, social and cultural development of the US

Theatre:

Analysis and response
Integrated studies

Sociology:

Social status: influence on individual and group behavior
Social institutions

Psychology:

Development, Cognition
Socio-cultural dimensions of behavior

Enrichment:

Study materials sent before attendance to prepare students for the production
Post-show discussions
Artists-in-the-Classroom, pages 12 – 13

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.