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FT: “Underground” by Storling Dance Theater

Friday, February 16, 2018

Field Trip:  “Underground” performed by Storling Dance Theater
** A unique dance production that tells the story of the Underground Railroad.**
Performance Location:  
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Storling website:  http://storlingdance.org/
Phone:  913-393-3141
 
Kauffman Center website: https://www.kauffmancenter.org/
Phone: 816-994-7200
 
Date:  Friday, February 16, 2018 
 
Time:  9:30am (We will meet earlier!)
 
Length:  Approximately 2 hours
 
Ages:  3rd – 12th grade
 
Cost:  $5.00 student and adult
 
(Full price tickets are $20-$60, so this is an amazing discount!)
 
Total Limit:  There are 50 tickets available
 
Adult Limit:  Each family group is strictly limited to two adults.  
 
Description from Storling:Underground has taken Kansas City by storm!  Based on the Underground Railroad, Underground tells the story in a compelling way and has done so for 11 years running.  “Top Ten of the Decade!” Both critics and audiences have praised Underground, not only for its world-class artistry and power, but also for establishing a tradition that brings Kansas City’s diverse cultures and people together in a joyful and meaningful way.  Stunning costumes, dramatic lighting and an original score frame the dancing and acting that remind us what great things can happen when good people gather.  Establish a tradition for your family and the city by coming to see Underground!
Parental Information from Storling: 
Though there is no speech in this production there are a few elements
that could concern younger children – or anyone really :
1) Opening Scene: A slave is hiding in the aisles trying to escape plantation workers with
artificial guns (also in aisles).  A gun shot goes off and the curtains open to music
and slaves rhythmically working on the plantation.
2) A family’s son is sold to another slave owner3) There is a whipping : the slave is flat on the ground and the whip hits
the stage but it looks and sounds like the slave is being hurt. – When
this person gets home, his wife cleans the wounds and he yells out in
pain.4) The escaped slave is caught and killed – the audience does not see this though – his body
is pulled across the floor – and performers respond – this is how we know that he was killedThese are the toughest parts of the show.  It’s handled very well and there are no ‘visible’ injuries.

In total, these moments are only about 2 minutes total out of the 2 hour show.

Parent!  If you are unable to attend the field trip, you are welcome to make arrangements for a grandparent or another LCA parent to act as chaperone for your child(ren).   Your student doesn’t have to miss out because you cannot attend!  Let’s help each other out so the maximum number of students can have the field trip experience!


Waiver:  Your family must have a signed Field Trip Waiver on file.  One waiver covers the entire school year.  Include anyone in your family (parent, grandparent, student) who might attend a field trip during the school year.  


Deadline:  If your payment for a field trip is not received by the due date, your name will be removed from the registration list.  No exceptions. The deadline to register and pay for “Underground” is DECEMBER 11, 2017.


Final Details for the field trip will be emailed approximately one week before the trip.  


Commitment:  Your online registration is your 100% commitment to attend the field trip.  Venues staff according to the number of people we tell them are coming.  Thank you for respecting the venue and helping maintain LCA’s good reputation in the community.  Unless you have an illness or emergency, we will see you there!


Questions?  See the above information, the venue’s website, and the LCA Field Trip Guidelines.  Still have questions?  Email Miriam,lcafieldtrips@gmail.com

Details

Date:
Friday, February 16, 2018

Organizer

LCA FT Coordinator

Venue

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
1601 Broadway Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64108 United States
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