Artist Appearance Series
Parker Performing Arts School values experiencing professional level performances and lessons for all of our growing artists. Every year we work to bring in artists and organizations that will provide unique experiences to PPA students. Participating and viewing high quality performances allows students the opportunity to critically respond and engage with state educational standards.
Artist Appearance Series Schedule 2024 - 2025
Creede Repertory Theatre
9/11/2024 @ 9:00am (Elementary Only)
Coyote and the Counting Game
Gaby’s having a rough year. She’s failing 3rd grade math, her genius brother is about to go off to college, and her parents won’t buy her the drum set of her dreams. But when a crafty Coyote comes into her life, she discovers that she might be able to trick her way out of her troubles. A modern-day trickster tale, full of fractions, word problems, and good old-fashioned sibling rivalry.
Gaby’s having a rough year. She’s failing 3rd grade math, her genius brother is about to go off to college, and her parents won’t buy her the drum set of her dreams. But when a crafty Coyote comes into her life, she discovers that she might be able to trick her way out of her troubles. A modern-day trickster tale, full of fractions, word problems, and good old-fashioned sibling rivalry.
Shakespeare in the Parking Lot
10/2/2024 @ 9:30am and 1:30pm (Middle School Only)
Macbeth
Shakespeare in the Parking Lot is exactly what it sounds like—an abridged performance of Macbeth. The performance takes place in and around our pick-up truck “set” that we drive to your school or community center parking lot. School performances are followed by an in-class by a talk back with the actors.
Swallow Hill Music
11/11/2024 @ 9:30am and 1:30pm (Elementary and Middle School)
Rhythm: A Multicultural Music Experience
This assembly explores rhythm and percussion as it evolved out of Africa through the Caribbean, Brazil, and up through the Americas. Students will hear dun duns, djembes, talking drums, and congas. Students will also have an opportunity to play percussion instruments with the assembly performers.
This assembly explores rhythm and percussion as it evolved out of Africa through the Caribbean, Brazil, and up through the Americas. Students will hear dun duns, djembes, talking drums, and congas. Students will also have an opportunity to play percussion instruments with the assembly performers.
School of Breaking
3/6/2025 @9:30am and 1:30pm
3/6/2025 @9:30am and 1:30pm
Students will experience a professional level break dance performance.
Artist Visit
4th Quarter-
4th Quarter-
Professional Artist visit to visual arts classes.
Artists Appearances will be In-House Field Trips. Students may be asked to pay a participation fee using their MySchoolBucks account. Fees may vary based on organization/artist. Artists Appearances may be subject to change due to scheduling and organization availability.