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Society for the Performing
Arts’ student matinee program provides schools
and community groups opportunities to see world
class performances in Houston’s Theater
District venues at a huge discount. The SPA 2008-2009
Student Matinee “Contemporary Rhythms”
Program offers students and youths unique theatrical
experiences, only available during the upcoming
school year. Teacher Packets for each performance
include pre/post performance lesson, which are
correlated to the Texas Essential Knowledge and
Skills (TEKS) objectives.
All of us share one rhythm in common: the heartbeat.
From prehistoric times, the heartbeat was translated
into intricate drumming rhythms and continues
to be the basis of all percussion around the globe.
The heartbeat also influences the world’s
greatest literary form: the poem. Don’t
miss the Houston debut of DrumLine Live in January
and the power of spoken word performances with
Mayhem Poets in February. Read on for details…
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Mayhem
Poets
10 am & 12 pm,
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Cullen Theater, Wortham Center
Performance
poetry is an accessible, appealing art form
that can motivate students to foster an
appreciation for both classic and contemporary
poetic/theatrical expression. Utilizing
hip-hop rhythms and dynamic theatrical techniques,
the Mayhem Poets have developed powerful
performances to inspire students to craft
and perform original poetry.



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Through the generosity of ConocoPhillips,
the Transportation Funding Assistance Program makes
it possible for SPA to reimburse schools a percentage
of the cost of transporting students to the theater
for a student matinee performances. All schools
are eligible. All that is needed is a copy of the
invoice for transportation rental for the field
trip.
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Please
note:
Reservations and payment are required two weeks
prior to the scheduled performance. If a minimum
number of reservations are not met two weeks prior,
the performance is subject to cancellation. All
seating is assigned on a first-come, first-served
basis as orders are received. A 10% nonrefundable
deposit must be paid within 30 days of the reservation.
The remainder of the balance is due two weeks prior
to the performance. If seats are reserved less than
30 days before a performance, payment in full is
due at the time of the order. There are no refunds,
exchanges or additions once reservations have been
made.
There is a minimum of one chaperone per ten students
and a maximum of one chaperone per five students
allowed. Both students and chaperones must purchase
tickets.
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