Live Oakes Educational Theater 369 Catalina Way Vallejo, CA 94589
Phone: (707) 643-7819
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Live Oakes Educational Theater |
Live Oakes |
Touring Award-Winning Living History shows for school
assemblies, libraries, museums, colleges, conferences, conventions,
corporate events, winery entertainment, historical societies,
historical parks, festivals, and Renaissance Fairs.
Click on a title below for a full description. Scripted Shows · A Christmas Carol (K-adult) Dickens' haunting holiday classic, complete with sing-along carols, student and staff actors, ghosts, and Tiny Tim. An interactive show with evocative sets, authentic costumes, a Greek game show, and a Roman Rap! · The Complete Condensed History of California A mosaic of voices from Native Americans to Hippies. · Coyote Tales (K-adult) Mythical tales of 'the trickster' from many tribal traditions. We merge Poe's tragic life story with his haunting poems and prose to exhume America’s first professional writer. · From Colonies to Country (K-adult) A colonial quilt of diaries, documents, letters, and songs. An incisive look at two icons of the Jazz Age: F. Scott Fitzgerald and his immortal Gatsby. One-man show combines selected readings with personal anecdotes to bring to life this seminal American author. · I Have A Dream: Dr. King & The Civil Rights Movement (K-adult) A rousing musical history of the man and the movement. A maritime voyage through Gold Rush California, with links to science, U.S., & World history.
Chautauqua Interactive Living-History Portrayals · The Call of the Wild: the Life of Jack London A dynamic portrayal of this revolutionary writer. · Leonardo Da Vinci: Renaissance Man Renaissance Italy through the eyes of the Master. · Muir of the Mountains (K-adult) Inspiring adventures of the 'Father of our National Parks.' Entertaining, accessible portrait of the 'Prince of Players.'
Grade Level: All shows can be performed appropriately for grades 3-6, 7-12, or adults. Shows marked (K-adult) are also suitable for lower grades.
Format: Our living-history shows fall into one of two formats: scripted, or un-scripted chautauqua. The scripted shows weave together many historic characters. Each chautauqua is an interactive visit with a major historical figure.
Show Length: Shows run from 45-60 minutes. Please schedule extra time if you would like a Q & A session. Special 30-120 minute performances are also available. |
“Inspiring! Absolutely wonderful! The kids got so much more out of history.”
-Lynwood School
"The best assembly I've seen in 33 years of teaching!"
-Kennedy School
"The best program we've ever had!"
-San Francisco
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