Study Guides
Children's Theater of Madison is grateful you have selected us to enhance the education of your students. These guides are designed to help you delve more deeply into the history, language and social studies of the stories and explore the world created by CTM’s artistic staff.
Topics explored in this guide are curriculum-based to help you make the most of your CTM experience. You will find activities and discussion starters throughout your study guide. From the youngest audience members to grown-ups who are yet young-at-heart, there’s an activity inside the guide to engage every imagination.
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Goodnight Moon
The stage adaptation of the beloved children's classic has been delighting audiences across the United States and is now coming to Madison. Unlike the sleepy bedtime tale you grew up with, the on stage production of Goodnight Moon includes tap dancing bears, a singing tooth fairy, and a vaudeville act with Clarabelle the cow jumping over the moon! The hilarious antics, colorful costumes, and toe-tapping tunes will keep you wanting more.
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A Wonderful Life
A musical based on the1946 classic film by Frank Capra. CTM's largest production of the year brings you the heartwarming tale of George Baily and his life in the small town of Bedford Falls. The lovable and quirky guardian angel, Clarence, works to earn his wings as he shows George what things would have become had he never been born. In the end, George realizes that he has touched many people in a positive way and that his life has truly been a wonderful one.
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Most Valuable Player
A special young adult offering in honor of Black History Month**, CTM presents the inspirational story of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play professional major league baseball. Featuring historical images, the play chronicles the young athlete’s nonviolent struggle to overcome barriers to pursue his dream. Through it all, Jackie’s courage, intelligence, leadership, resilience, and athletic skill propel him to becomea national hero.
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The Surprising Story of the Three Little Pigs
Once upon a time...will never be the same! Join CTM for our final Little Stars Series performance of the year as the three little pigs, the three billy goats gruff, and the three bears take matters in their own hands! The three enterprising trios wonder what life would be like without their ever present agitators and then the fun begins in this hilarious retelling of these popular fairy tales. And in the end, everyone really does live happily ever after, and the audience is treated to the wonderful message...it's never too late to have a happy ending!
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