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Westchester's premier theater is now available to come to YOUR school!
The New Kid teaches - Kids learn from other kids. There is something about watching peers dramatize and resolve problems that make more of an impact on a child than any lecture a "grown-up" could ever give. Sandcastle shows were developed through interviews and acting improvisations with real kids, so the language and the lessons are surprisingly effective.
The New Kid entertains - Unforgettable characters, catchy songs, playful choreography and a cast of top-notch child actors make The New Kid an entertainment experience unlike any other. Children in the audience will be inspired and amazed by the vocal and acting abilities of our cast, while the familiarity of the subject matter will make it all feel very "close to home."
The New Kid makes a difference – The New Kid deals with social issues and basic human lessons that strive to assist children in their own personal development and guide them toward healthy interaction with their peers. In this competitive society, where "winning is everything," these type of issues are easily overlooked. “The New Kid” is dedicated to these extremely important factors in a child's long-term growth.
Recommended for grades 2 to 8
This show is available for school assemblies and private bookings. Relates to New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards 1.1, 1.5, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 6.2 and Cross Content Workplace Readiness Standards 3 and 4. Relates to New York’s Core Curriculum Content Standards for Arts 1,3, 4; English Language Arts 1,2,3; Social Studies 5
BOOKING NOW FOR THE 2009/2010 SCHOOL YEAR
email: anya@randomfarms.com
phone: 212-956-2566
Info and Rates:
Show runs approximately 1hr and is performed entirely by children. Performance can be followed by a talk-back, Q&A or autograph signing with your students. RFKT brings the actors, costumes, music and sound. You provide us with a stage, auditorium or other open playing area. You may have as many children as you'd like attend! The cost is $850 for a single performance or $1500 for two performances on the same day (save $200!).
Please note: We gladly accept BOCES.
Parents, students, teachers and PTA members: download info for your school here.
"Random Farms is an awesome performing group. The kids who performed “The New Kid” were talented, professional and sang harmony beautifully. The message on bullying was timely and well done. As I walked through the hallways that day, the
children stopped me and told me how great the play was and asked when they could come back again. I’ve never seen this in my career as a principal. The staff loved it, too. WOW!"
Elaine Desimone, Principal of Furnace Woods Elementary School
"The show was terrific and the teachers are planning to discuss the issues Zach and the others had to deal with."
Jamal Lewis, Assistant Principal of Van Cortlandtville Elementary School
"It was positive to have actors in the production that were the ages of true middle school students. It made things more convincing. The teachers have found the study guide very helpful in encouraging classroom discussion and writing activities."
Allyson Hickey, VP of Cultural Programming at St. Joseph’s School
THE NEW KID
Since its premiere in Jan. 2000, this energetic musical has thrilled school audiences with its dramatic songs, memorable characters and powerful messages. The youthful dialog and the realistic characterizations by this all-child ensemble create a palpable audience response in a school assembly setting. Post show forums with the cast have encouraged many school children to take
an interest in the performing arts. The extremely relevant issues of bullying and peer pressure are at the core of this musical. The New Kid has also served as the centerpiece for many school's anti-bullying program. The significant themes, combined with the dramatic story, funky dances, “show-stopper” songs, comic scenes and a powerful conclusion, have earned this show rave reviews at every venue at which it is performed.
The New Kid tells the story of Zack, a new student at P.S. 32, who is suddenly faced with the exciting possibility of being in the “popular crowd.” He is asked to perform 3 “tests” and do things he feels are not right. He gives in to peer pressure and takes the tests, but becomes increasingly unhappy as he realizes he is not being true to himself, and even hurting people in the process. In the end, he discovers it is best to follow one’s own path and to “just be yourself.” His courage in standing up for his beliefs inspires his entire school to change. This timely piece uses satire to enable kids to see the dangers of bullying, peer pressure, teasing, cliques and hazing. It offers one possible solution to clique-related school social problems by showing a lead character who stands up for what he believes in.
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