CHICAGOBOYZ ACROBATIC TEAMNovember 12 at 10am & 12:15pmGrades: AllThe Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Team thrills audience goers nationwide and around the world. They are a professional gymnastics troupe consisting of talented young men and boys from the Chicagoland area. Their performance includes amazing acrobatic stunts and tricks inside twirling jump ropes, catapulting off mini-trampolines and thundering tumbling

routines with impeccable timing. The Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Team was also a Season 8 Semifinalist on America’s Got Talent!

FLY GUY AND OTHER STORY BOOKSNovember 16 at 10am & 12:15pmGrades: K-4Fly Guy and Other Story Books is a musical revue based on favorite children’s books including Fly Guy Meets Fly Girl, Diary of a Worm, Fluffy the Classroom Guinea Pig, Horace & Morris But Mostly Dolores, Kitten’s First Full Moon, Lilly’s Big Day and Paper Bag Princess.

MAD RIVER THEATRE PRESENTS “WALK ON: THE STORY OF ROSA PARKS”February 5 at 10amGrades: 3-8The tremors of an earthquake were rumbling across America. A new kind of music was making its first appearance on the radio and parents were outraged. While the rhythms of rock and roll were shaking the social fabric of the country, deep down an even more important transformation was

about to take place. In Montgomery, Alabama, a determined activist named Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a city bus. The resulting uproar launched the Civil Rights movement and changed our country forever. Walk On: The Story of Rosa Parks weaves together music and drama to tell the story of Rosa Parks from her childhood in rural Alabama to her famous decision to “sit down and be counted.” The play dispels myths about Parks and her protest as it paints a portrait of a complex woman who had to find reconciliation within herself in order to become an effective Civil Rights leader. Exciting and inspirational, Walk On: The Story of Rosa Parks shows how the determination of one individual made all the difference in the struggle for freedom and equality in the United States.This presentation is supported by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from Illinois Arts Council, ,the Crane Group and General Mills Foundation.

SMARTYPANTS MOUSE TRAP February 19 at 10am & 12:15pmGrades: 3-6The Mousetrap Machine Show is a science assembly program that combines Science, Math and Art to teach students about how five simple machines work: the lever, the wheel, the pulley, the inclined plane and the screw. During the assembly, over 25 volunteers demonstrate the workings of these five simple machines using oversized balloon sculptures. Balloon

wheels on a motorcycle really turn, pulleys really lift weights and balloon screws even fly through the air! At the end of the show, all five machines combine to form an incredible mousetrap

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that really catches a runaway mouse in an unforgettable finale! By first demonstrating how each simple machine works, then showing how they can work together to form more complex structures, students learn first-hand how machines in their life are engineered to solve problems.

SKIPPYJON JONES SNOW WHATFebruary 24 at 10am & 12:15pmGrades: PreK-3Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the bravest Chihuahua of them all? Skippyjon Jones the Siamese cat who thinks he’s a Mexican Chihuahua of course! While his sisters listen to Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Skippy heads off for the REAL adventure awaiting him in his closet. There, as his alter ego Skippito Friskito, and with the help of his friends the

Seven Chimichangos, Skippyjon must rescue the beautiful princess Nieve Qué (Snow What), battle the evil dragon and defeat the Bruja. A brand new musical based on the book by Judy Schachner, Skippyjon Jones Snow What is a twist on the classic fairytale Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.

LIGHTWIRE THEATRE MOON MOUSEMarch 10 at 10am & 12:15pmGrades: PreK-3Marvin the mouse wants to be popular. Constantly bullied and picked on by the “cool” rats, he is labeled as a loser and a geek. To get away from the continuous badgering, he retreats into his science books and a world of fantasy. He longs to have adventures, to be the hero. Join Marvin on the space adventure of a lifetime; a trip to the surface of the moon on

his homemade rocket, where he meets a strange cast of misfit creatures, learns of infinite peril and awesome beauty. Will Marvin make his dreams come true and bring him the glory and acceptance he craves? Back by popular demand, Lightwire Theater returns to the Raue Center to perform this wonderful adventure about celebrating differences.

ASSEMBLIES:BEAR DOWN ON BULLYINGAvailavble September 22-25Grades: AllCost: $400 for 1st assembly; $600 for 2nd assembly at same location (This program is partially underwritten)The Chicago Bears are proud to present the most informative, hands-on, anti-bullying show in the NFL! Bear Down on Bullies was created by Staley Da Bear, the team’s official mascot, to educate today’s youth about

the importance of respect, how to deal with and prevent bullying. Staley and his emcee will jumpstart your students’ desire to get along with each other and live in a more friendly and welcoming environment by combining education, comedy, and super cool prizes into this high energy show! Staley and his emcee discuss five types of bullies: big-mouth bully, hands-on bully, butt-out bully, cyber-bully and all-around bully. During the course of the assembly, Staley, his emcee and students will discuss proper ways to positively address/deal with bullying. Staley uses his own experiences with his bully, Fluffy, to further re-enforce his Bear Down on Bullies message. A strong emphasis is placed on a team concept approach to school and how your students can help each other to foster a positive learning environment.

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SO YOU WANT TO BE A THEATRE MAJOR?General availability after January 1Grades: HSCost: $10 per personFor students considering a career in the arts, one of the hardest decisions of all can be choosing a college and major--especially in the world of theatre, where there are hundreds of choices of paths to pursue, and hundreds more colleges to choose from. What’s the difference between a

BFA and a BA degree? Is a conservatory approach or a liberal arts program better? What about technical theatre? And above all else--how do you turn a major in theatre into a job in theatre? In conjunction with Sage Studio and Williams Street Repertory, we are proud to offer a new assembly program for high school students, led by two former theatre majors--one who now works as a professional stage manager, the other as a working professional actor and theatre instructor--to help demystify this complex process. The instructors will answer questions from students (and parents), talk about their own experiences, and help guide students towards the theatre career path that’s best for them--as well as the best ways to approach those challenging entrance auditions and interviews. This program can be tailored to meet the needs of your program, and is available during school hours, or as an after-school or evening presentation.

WILLIAMS STREET REP PRESENTSMission Myth: A Hero’s JourneyDates TBAGrades 3-6Cost: $625 each; Two shows at the same location $1000When a group of students work together to solve a local environmental issue, they discover that good engineering skills aren’t enough. One student guides the group through the hero’s journey to discover how myth can help

crack the puzzle. This Williams Street Rep commission highlights how the arts deepen a scientific approach to problem solving.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURESGeneral InformationAll seats in the theatre are $7 however, $1 of each ticket is paid thanks to a grant given by The Foglia Family Foundation. Residencies are $625 each unless otherwise noted. Two shows at the same location are $1000 and each additional show after that is $300 each.

• Indicate any special seating needs: wheelchairs, hearing impaired, etc. as soon as possible.• Return forms by fax, mail or e-mail. Please contact Kate if you fax to follow up that it has been

received.• We realize that many reservations are made in the spring and enrollment numbers change

when school resumes in the fall. Make your best projection on enrollment and remember to call us in the fall with a new count if necessary.

• Schools are responsible for keeping track of show dates. Please note: the deposit invoice and final balance are the only invoices issued to the school. Schools may not receive a reminder about upcoming shows until 5-6 weeks out.

• If the requested show is sold-out, we will contact you by phone or e-mail to offer you an opportunity for another show.

• Shows are subject to change based on scheduling and attendance, as decided by Raue Center.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION A confirmation letter and invoice for the full amount due will be sent indicating performance information and the 25% deposit that will be due NO LATER than 2 months prior to the show. This money is meant to hold the reservation for the school. Please pay the invoice by no later than 2

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months prior to the show as indicated on the invoice. If payment is not received by that date, the school will lose its reservation. If you do not receive an invoice, please contact Kate Wilford at 815.356.9010 ext. 10 or kwilford@rauecenter.org as soon as possible.

All payments are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.Contact your school transportation department and order your buses early. Plan on arriving 30 minutes early—performances will not be held for late attendees. Most performances are 60 minutes in length. Please provide us with contact information for the transportation company and be sure to communicate details to them as necessary. Raue Center may submit communication to them prior to the performance.

The final payment invoice will be re-sent approximately six weeks prior to the performance date with reflected payments. Final payment for the full reservation must be made NO LATER than 4 weeks prior to the performance date. Final payments will not be accepted on the day of the performance. All reservations must be paid for four weeks prior or the school will be denied admission to the performance. Also, payments are accepted in check or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, AmEx, Discover) only, not in cash. Please contact the administrative office at 815.356.9010 x. 10 if you have questions.

Tickets are not issued for school shows however the school will receive a voucher that will indicate all details associated with performance. Please review these details and confirm or change with Raue Center as needed.

Cancellation PolicyIf you need to make a change to your reservation, please note that we require all reservation changes and/or cancellations to be submitted in writing to Kate Wilford at kwilford@rauecenter.org or faxed to 815.356.9310, Attn: Kate Wilford.If you make a change or cancellation less than 45 days out from the performance date:

• Cancellation of your entire reservation will result in a charge of 70% of the reservation fees.• A decrease by more than 20 seats will result in being billed for 50% of the decrease.• If school is cancelled by your district due to weather, contact Raue Center immediately and we will

try to reschedule you for another performance within the current school year, if space is available. Unless the performer is unable to make it to the theatre, the show will always go on.

In the event none of these options are available, the cancellation change in the reservation policy shall apply as written.

Learning Standards and Study GuidesThe Common Core definitions for each show can be found on the study guides available for download after July 1, 2015. Please scan the QR code or visit us at www.rauecenter.org/education/mission-imagination/. Use these helpful guides to discuss plot, character and artistry with your students.

Raue Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

ABOUT MISSION IMAGINATIONMission Imagination is a children’s program that has been with Raue Center since day one. Many individuals and artists have helped us to create the wonderful program we have today. Raue Center is especially thankful to Delfeayo Marsalis for his input on growing our residency and workshop programs. We have served over 200,000 students and we are excited to serve the next 200,000.

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Mission Imagination Reservation Form 2012-2013 Performance Season (Please photocopy this form as many times as needed)

Name of School

Mailing Address

City State Zip Code

Teacher Name and Grade E-mail Address

Phone Number Fax Number

School Contact Name (if Different Than Teacher) Principal’s Name

We will be traveling by (check one): Bus Car Other:

Transportation Department

Phone to Transportation Department

Fax to Transportation Department (if available)

Name of Show:

Date Desired: Time Desired: Grade Level:

# of Students: # of Adults*: Total Seats Needed:

Special seating requirements (wheelchairs, hearing impaired, special needs, etc.):

*Please note, if there are a lot of adults attending with a group, adults may be asked to sit in the back to accommodate the sight lines of other groups.

If you are making reservations for multiple shows, please list the additional show names on a separate piece of paper in the same manner or photocopy this page as needed.

Please return this reservation form to: Raue Center For The Arts

Attn: Kate Wilford, General Manager 108 Minnie Street

Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Fax: 815.356.9310

Mission Imagination Reservation Form2015-2016 Performance Season(Please photocopy this form as many times as needed)

__________________________________________________________________________________________Name of School__________________________________________________________________________________________Mailing Address__________________________________________________________________________________________City State Zip Code__________________________________________________________________________________________Teacher Name and Grade E-mail Address__________________________________________________________________________________________Phone Number Fax Number__________________________________________________________________________________________School Contact Name (If Different Than Teacher) Principal’s Name

We will be traveling by (check one): Bus________ Car________ Other:___________________ Number of buses (if applicable):________

Name of School____________________________________________________________________________

Date Desired__________________ Time Desired__________________ Grade Level: __________________

# of Students________________ # of Adults*:_______________ Total Seats Needed: __________________

Special seating requirements (wheelchairs, hearing impaired, special needs, etc.): _______________________

*Please note, if there are a lot of adults attending with a group, adults may be asked to sit in the back to accommodate the sight lines of other groups.

If you are making reservations for multiple shows, please list the additional show names on a separate piece of paper in the same manner of photocopy this page as needed.

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