The School Matinee Series is sponsored in part by
Ohio Arts Council, Honda of America Foundation, 
and the Gannett Foundation

All shows begin at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. 
unless otherwise noted

IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PANCAKE
And Other Story Books
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Curriculum Connections:
Literature, Communication and Language Arts, Music, 
Multi-Cultural, Relationships & Family 
Teachers and students alike will absolutely love TheatreWorksUSA’s latest 
production of mini-musicals based on popular kids’ books, including: 
"Diary Of A Worm," "Fluffy The Classroom Guinea Pig," "Horace And Morris 
But Mostly Dolores," "How I Became A Pirate," "If You Give A Pig A Pancake," 
"Lilly’s Big Day," "The Paper Bag Princess," and "Ruby Mae Has Something To Say."
Recommended for Grades PreSchool-2

For Study Guide:
For study guide information visit www.theatreworksusa.org 

THE PLANT THAT ATE THE DIRTY SOCKS
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Curriculum Connections:
Literature Based, Communication &
Language Arts, Music, Relationships & Family 
Michael's closet has exploded! His younger brother fights to keep his spotless 
territory from the invasion of Michael's mess. But that was before the appearance 
of their pet plants! Michael's pile of stinky socks disappears faster than you can 
say "My goodness, what an enormous plant," as Mom & Dad struggle to keep the 
bizarre botanicals under wraps.
Recommended for Grades 3-6

For Study Guide:
For study guide information visit www.theatreworksusa.org 

CSI: Live by Mad Science
Friday, January 23, 2009
Curriculum Connections:  
Science as Inquiry, Physical Science, Life Science, Earth & Space Science, 
Science & Technology, History & Nature of Science
Mad Science Productions presents CSI: LIVE!, an exciting interactive journey through the fascinating world of crime scene investigations. Based on the popular television series, CSI: LIVE! incorporates cutting-edge forensic science, unparalleled audience interaction and amazing visual effects into a fast-paced, mind-blowing production. With the help of the latest crime-fighting technology, and an entire audience of witnesses, our CSI investigators take on the task of solving a baffling crime. Audience members get the chance to jump up on stage and become part of the CSI team. Together they recreate the crime scene and analyze the results. They will use their superior logic and forensic know-how to uncover hidden details, collect evidence and solve the case. The audience will have to be on their toes to help solve the crime before it’s too late. This 60-minute adventure will entertain and educate its audience like no other production!
Recommended for Grades 4-8

For Study Guide:
For study guide information visit www.madscience.org

ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, 
NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 
Curriculum Connections:  
Literature Based Communication & Language Arts, Music, Relationships & Family  
From the moment he wakes up with gum in his hair, things don't go Alexander's way.  While his brothers reach into their cereal boxes and pull out amazing prizes, all Alexander ends up with is cereal!  The situation doesn't et any better at school, in fact it gets worse and proceeds downhill all day long.  No wonder Alexander wants to move to Australia where everything is upside down, so maybe a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day can become a wonderful, terrific, really good day. 
Recommended for grades PreSchool-2

Sponsors for the school series include:  Ohio Arts Council, 
Honda of America Foundation and Gannett Foundation