With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations... and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt! She finds a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
Running Time: 2 hr 30 min plus intermission
Appropriate for: All Ages
Price: $15/student, 1 chaperone free per 10
These standards focus on how the live performance is presented to the students.
1.3.12.A.1: View and analyze a live performance, exploring the characters, themes, and emotions conveyed by the actors.
(Students will observe the portrayal of the beloved characters like Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, and Tigger, and how they express emotions such as friendship, curiosity, and kindness.)
1.3.12.B.1: Reflect on the effectiveness of the staging, costumes, and overall production in bringing the world of Winnie the Pooh to life.
(Students will engage with the creative decisions in staging, lighting, costumes, and music, considering how these elements enhance their understanding and enjoyment of the story.)
These standards focus on how students will respond to the performance, both intellectually and emotionally.
1.4.12.A.1: Analyze and evaluate dramatic performances using specific criteria, such as acting, direction, design, and the thematic representation of friendship and adventure.
(Students will evaluate how the performance conveys themes such as friendship, loyalty, and teamwork through the characters’ actions and the progression of the story.)
1.4.12.B.1: Critique the live performance, focusing on how the design elements (such as set, costume, and sound) and the performance choices (acting and direction) support the story and its themes.
(Students will analyze the effectiveness of these elements in communicating the key messages of kindness, imagination, and personal growth.)
These standards help students connect the performance to broader cultural and personal contexts.
1.2.12.A.1: Analyze how cultural values and aesthetic choices influence the artistic presentation of childhood stories and characters.
(Through the performance of Winnie the Pooh, students will reflect on how cultural values are communicated in children’s literature and how these stories resonate with their own experiences.)
1.2.12.B.1: Connect the themes of friendship, adventure, and emotional growth in Winnie the Pooh to personal experiences and contemporary values.
(Students will relate the lessons learned from Pooh and his friends to their own experiences with friendships and personal growth.)