Playhouse Square from Cleveland, OH
VELVETEEN, A New Musical
DATE Thursday, October 29
- 10:15 am
- 12:15 pm
GRADES Grades K - 4
DURATION 60 Minutes
Inspired by the beloved literary classic, Velveteen is a magical new musical about love, belonging and growing up. As the story begins Lulu confronts a big change, having just moved in with her grandmother. To make her more comfortable, Gran gives her a velveteen rabbit – just like the one Lulu’s mom had. Velveteen and Lulu form a special bond, making some of the other toys jealous and leaving Velveteen wishing he could live outside with the “real” rabbits he meets through the window. The classic story gets a modern update as Lulu and Velveteen navigate growing up and connection, technology and authenticity, belonging, and what it truly means to be “real” in today’s world.
SOL & Curriculum Connections
SOL Connections to English: K.C.1 (A), K.C.2 (A,B,C,D), 1.C.1 (A), 1.C.2 (A,B,C,D), 2.RL.1 (A,B,C), 2.RL.3 (B,C), 2.C.1 (A), 2.C.2 (B), 3.RL.1 (A,B,C), 3.RL.3 (A), 3.C.1 (A), 4.RL.1 (A,B,C), 4.RL.3 (A); SOL Connections to Science: K.5, K.6, K.7, 1.5, 2.5; SOL Connections to Fine Arts (Theatre Arts): K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.5, K.6, K.12, K.14, 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.3, 3.4, 3.6, 4.4; (Music): K.7, 1.5, 1.6, 2.4, 2.5, 3.3, 4.3; Curriculum Connections to the concepts of literature and theatrical adaptations, storytelling, character development, empathy, friendship, belonging, identity, imagination, authenticity, emotional literacy, figurative language, creative expression, and the collaborative process of bringing a new musical to life.
