Asolo Rep On Tour: A Midsummer Night's Dream

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About Asolo Rep On Tour

Presented by Asolo Rep and the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training, Asolo Rep On Tour creates innovative and accessible 45-minute adaptations of classic literature that travel into communities and schools throughout the state of Florida. We develop theatrical experiences and supporting materials that are exciting and responsive to audiences.

Asolo Rep On Tour

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About Asolo Rep On Tour

Presented by Asolo Rep and the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training, Asolo Rep On Tour creates innovative and accessible 45-minute adaptations of classic literature that travel into communities and schools throughout the state of Florida. We develop theatrical experiences and supporting materials that are exciting and responsive to audiences.

Asolo Rep On Tour holds surprises for all! These performances serve as introduction to live theatre for first-time audiences and still bring a new perspective of a story for seasoned theatre-goers. Join us as we connect with communities and celebrate modern magic in classic stories.

Fall Touring Production: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

A magical world awaits you!

Asolo Rep On Tour presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare’s timeless comedy filled with fairy enchantment and unexpected performances. Join Fairy King Oberon and his mischievous sidekick Puck as they venture beyond the magical forest into the human world, meddling with the hearts of star-crossed lovers and bringing hilarious chaos into a midsummer festival. Don’t miss this celebration set under the solstice sky!

What does the On Tour experience include?

Production: a 45-minute, fast-paced and innovative outdoor theatrical experience, starring the third-year MFA students from the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training.

Curriculum Guide that includes:

Production Program information about the performance, cast, and creative team.
Interactive Dramaturgy (contextual resources) about the story and the history around it that can be shared in class, or can be an at-home deep-dive.
Learning Activities that are based in curriculum and can be experienced individually or with others.**

Schools only: Performance and workshops that encourage deepening the experience for educators and students beyond the production and into the learning space.

Educator Performances and Workshops with Asolo Rep Teaching Artists that give educators and administrators the time to see the production and work with colleagues to determine how they can incorporate the production into their curriculum and schedule. Limited availability.
Classroom Workshops with Asolo Rep Teaching Artists bringing the themes and theatre off of the stage and into the learning space. More information about content and scheduling available when booking.

**All learning activities are backed up with Florida State Standards.

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Booking / scheduling contact

Elizabeth Guilbert (Education & Engagement Coordinator)

(941) 351-9010 ext. 3325

education@asolo.org

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Exploration Detail

Exploration type: In-School Performance

Subject: Language Arts, Theater

Grade Levels 6-8, 9-12

Available dates:

Touring Begins: October 2, 2023

Touring Ends: December 10, 2023

Please note that we will not be scheduling any performances for the week of November 20-26.

Available times:

Each performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream is 45 minutes in length, followed by a 15 minute post-show discussion with the audience.

Max number of students: 500

Length of :Exploration 1 hour (includes a 45 minute performance and a 10-15 post-show discussion)

Space / technical requirements:

Contact/Staffing:

Each venue should appoint a contact person who will be the main liaison for Asolo Rep On Tour Artists. There will always need to be a person from the venue available during load-in/load-out to be a main point of contact.

Space Requirements: Performance can be held indoors or outdoors.
Needed:
- 25ft. wide x 25 ft. deep playing space that is cleared, cleaned, and swept the day of the performance.
- Clean and accessible accomodations for company including dressing rooms, private restrooms, and a place to secure personal items.
- Light: While sound is provided by Asolo Rep, lighting is not. If being held outdoors or in a non-traditional space (like a gymnasium), please be sure to schedule for sunlight or provide overhead light.
- Air conditioning/shade: During outdoor performances, a space needs to be available that has air conditioning/shade and fans so that performers have a place to go so that they do not overheat.

Load-in/Load-Out and Parking:

Needed:
- Parking spaces for 2 15-passenger vans.
- An easy way to pull up vans and load in set, costumes, and sound system. Instructions will be gathered during the registration process.

Company needs:

Please provide enough chairs in the backstage space for performers.
Please have water available for performers (especially for outdoor performances). Water fountains are ok.

Location(s):

Asolo Rep On Tour brings live performance to you!

We bring our 45-minute adaptations of classic stories to schools and community venues throughout the state of Florida.

Interested in bringing Asolo Rep On Tour to your school?

Click here to fill out an interest form.

Fees / Ticketing:

School Fee: $550 for one performance

$350 for each additional performance per day

Standards & Benchmarks

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Transportation

Is transportation needed for this exploration?: No

Is financial assistance offered?: No

Supporting Materials

Asolo Rep On Tour: A Midsummer Night's Dream School One Sheet

NEW-AROT-School-One-Sheet-Fall-23.pdf

A Midsummer Night's Dream Content Guide

Midsummer-Content-Guide-8.16.pdf

Program info

Summer or Family Programs Offered?: yes

PHOTOS

Cancellation Policy

Asolo Rep reserves the right to alter or cancel programs as necessary. If a program is canceled by Asolo Rep, Recipient organizations will be asked to reschedule their performance dates. If no performance date can be transferred, recipient organizations will receive a refund in full.

All withdrawals must be sent in writing to education@asolorep.org. Asolo Rep will issue a refund for cancellations made at least one week prior to the tour performance minus a nonrefundable fee of $100.00. Any cancellations made by venues who are receiving programming gratis will owe a $100 fee to Asolo Rep.

Transfers are subject to availability and must be made at least two days prior to the original tour date.

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