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2008-2009 Rialto School Matinees
Education Through Theatre!
 A Christmas Carol
Tuesday, December 9 — 10:30 a.m. & 12:45 p.m.
Grades K-5
By Charles Dickens, Music and Lyrics by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill. Perhaps the
best loved holiday story of all time, our adaptation of Dickens’ classic is particularly
suited to children, and features a magnificent score by Jule Styne, the composer of
Broadway’s immortal Peter Pan, Gypsy and Funny Girl. All the joy, sentiment and
meaning are here, without being too scary for young audiences.
Connections: REA LIT HOL FOL VAL
 Phantom Toll Booth
Friday, February 6 —
10:30 a.m. & 12:45 p.m.
Grades 3-8
Nothing seems to interest young Milo--not his toys, not his friends, and especially
not school. But when a mysterious tollbooth materializes in his room, he “drives
on through” to discover a world of inspiration! With the help of a time-keeping
watchdog named Tock, Milo gets unstuck from the Doldrums and embarks on a
quest to rescue the princesses of Rhyme and Reason. Along the way, he reunites
the dueling kingdoms of words and numbers and realizes that life is more exciting
than his wildest dreams. Adapted from Norton Juster’s beloved children’s book, this
inventive musical features a melodious score by Arnold Black and witty lyrics full of
wordplay by Pulitzer Prize and three-time Tony winner Sheldon Harnick.
Connections: LAN LIT VAL REA CON
 Flat Stanley
Wednesday, March 18 —
10:30 a.m. & 12:45 p.m.
Grades Pre K-5
Stanley Lambchop is your normal, everyday, run-of-the-mill kid. But one night
while he’s sleeping, the bulletin board on the wall above his bed comes loose and
falls – right on top of Stanley! The next morning Stanley Lambchop wakes up
flat! At first it is not so bad – he can slide under doors, be flown like a kite, and
be best at Hide-and-Seek. He decides to make the best of it, put himself in a big
envelope and travel the world…as a human letter! In this musical travelogue, while
Stanley scours the globe for a solution to his unusual problem, he’s stamped, posted
and cancelled from South Africa to Mexico, from Russia to England to China and
beyond. He meets new friends, learns about cultures through song and dance, and
tries to achieve his goal of once more being a three-dimensional boy.
Connections: GEOG HIS VAL CUL LAN
 Lewis & Clark
Wednesday, April 15 — 10:30 a.m.
Grades 3-8
The Vaudevillians Mel Lewis & Larry Clark decide to join forces and tour the
country telling the story of their namesakes, Meriwether Lewis & William
Clark. What follows is a historical, musical and comical tour de force. Join these
undaunted adventurers as they travel up the Missouri River and down the Columbia
River. Sit in as Lewis & Clark hold council with numerous Native American tribes.
Put on your hiking boots and join the expedition over the Rocky Mountains.
Connections: BIO HIS MUS REA VAL
 Great Big Faces
Thursday, April 30 — 10:30 a.m.
Grades K-5
The joy of art abounds in this presentation by Paul Merklein which is best described
as “Art in Action for Everyone!” Premiered in 2001, Paul’s show features dynamic
art and audience participation as he draws Great Big Faces from literature, history
and pop culture. During the presentation Paul talks about his experiences as a
professional artist, and how art changed his life. Paul challenges his audience’s
perceptions and inspires them to use their talents and imaginations by incorporating
art into their lives.
Connections: ART JPF REA
 Medieval Knights
Wednesday, May 6 — 10:30 a.m.
Grades 5-8
Travel back to the days of knights and the Crusades!
Authentically costumed knights – Sir William Lancaster
and Sir James Bamford – enlist your students to be with them on a Crusade and
learn about the world of chivalry and the customs, challenges, and quests of this
colorful time in history.
Included in the program is a student-interactive review of
the training of a knight; display and discussion of Medieval armor and weapons;
insight into the geography of the Crusades; and information about castles and their
fortification.
Connections: HIS TAL VAL JPF
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A contract will then be sent to you. Return your SIGNED contract with the required 50%
deposit to secure your reservation within 30 days as stated on the contract. Orders $100
or less must be paid in full at the time of order. DEPOSITIS OR FULL PAYMENTS MUST BE INCLUDED WITH THE SIGNED CONTRACTS.
Payments must be made by check or credit card.
Orders that are not paid on or by the deadline are subject to cancellation.
Your seats are reserved based on the date of receipt of your down payment
(early deposits are seated first).
Groups with students requiring special seating considerations, such as wheelchair spaces or hearing/visual limitations, must notify Box Office Staff at the time of order to ensure proper seating.
Making reservations for Rialto School Matinees is easy . . .
- Advance reservations are required. All seating is reserved. Call the Rialto Square Theatre box office at (815) 726-6600. Reservations may also be placed by mail to: Rialto Box Office, Rialto Square Theatre, 15 E. Van Buren St., Joliet, IL 60432-4292.
- When an order is placed, a contract is mailed out immediately. A signed copy of the contract must be returned with a 50% deposit. SEATING IS DONE UPON RECEIPT OF THE DEPOSIT. The teacher is responsible for assuring that payments are made on time.
- Deposits are due 30 days after a reservation is made. FINAL PAYMENTS ARE DUE 30DAYS BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE DATE.
An admission pass is issued when final payment is received. Once final
payments are made, NO REFUNDS ARE ALLOWED. Admission must be paid for ALL patrons-students, teachers, chairpersons drivers, or infants/toddlers accompanying parents serving as chaperones.
This is standard Rialto Square Theatre policy.
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