Gateway to the Arts
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Pittsburgh, PA 15206

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Darwin and the Kid

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Book a trip on the USS Beagle with Darwin and the Kid. A young student struggles with his science homework until he receives an unlikely mentor - Charles Darwin. Together they embark on a voyage that combines high-tech audiovisual elements with live acting. Using vibrant multimedia, students are introduced to Darwin’s theories and will be able to explain basic concepts of natural selection and the theory of evolution. Highlights include a multi-screen image of Darwin (portrayed by acclaimed actor Rick Kemp). Darwin and the Kid is written by award-winning playwright Attilio “Buck” Favorini; directed by Sam Turich; and designed in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University’s Entertainment Technology Center.

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Available October 17, 2011–May, 2012

Grades: 7 - 12

Site Requirements:

Special techical asistance required.

Audience Limit:

200

Prices:

1 Show
Back-
To-BacK
Allegheny
County

$245

$425
Tier 1

$275

$446
Tier 2

 

$465

 

PA ACADEMIC STANDARDS:

 

Science & Technology: 3.1 - 3.3, 3.5, 3.7

Environement & Ecology: 4.3, 4.6 - 4.8

History: 8.1, 8.4

Arts & Humanities: 9.1 - 9.4

 

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Terms:10, 11, 12, 7, 8, 9, Performance, Science/ Technology, Social Studies, Theater
 
 

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