Educational Theatre Writing Resume
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Betty Skelton: For All WomankindIntrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum 25 minute costumed performance (Fall 2022 - present) In 1959, champion aviator Betty Skelton became the first woman to undergo the physical and psychological tests of NASA’s Mercury 7 astronauts, opening the door to future opportunities for women. Hear from Skelton as she recounts this ground-breaking experience and discover her long-lasting impact on the inclusion of women in the American space program. |
Elinor Smith:
The Flying Flapper of Freeport Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum 20 minute costumed performance (Spring 2019 - Spring 2020) In 1928, pioneering aviatrix Elinor Smith became the youngest licensed pilot in the country. Discover what it was like to grow up during the Golden Age of Aviation and fly alongside Elinor as she recounts her record-breaking feats and the daring stunt that made her famous: flying under New York’s four East River Bridges! |
Mary Walton, 1878New York Transit Museum
20 minute storytelling program with workshop (Fall 2015 - present) Discover how anyone can make a difference in their own community through this hands-on, historical workshop! Based on the life of inventor Mary Walton and her race to beat Edison, students learn about life in the 1800's and the noise-pollution problem that plagued New York's elevated railroad. By experimenting with a number of sound-absorbing materials, they'll help Mary find a solution to quiet the trains, leading to her groundbreaking patent! |
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"My students really enjoyed meeting Mary Walton to help her quiet the tracks of the elevated lines. I appreciated that the program combined social studies and science and that the scientist we learned from was a woman."
“I thought the most important part of the visit was having the kids follow the inventor's thought process and understand how she arrived at a solution to her problem.” "I loved the science experiment/storytelling... It was extremely well thought out, age appropriate and engaging for my students." "The program allowed students to gain hands on experiences and learn more about the community they live in. Additionally, it enabled students to foster peer relationships and develop their critical thinking skills." |
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Over the Airwaves! A 1940s Radio Show |
Transit Hero Academy |
A Ride Under Broadway |
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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
20 minute interactive show (Winter 2019/2020/2022) During World War II, radio variety shows provided news, music and entertainment not only to those at home, but also to the brave soldiers and sailors fighting overseas. Turn up the fun in our live studio audience as we bring to life the stories and sounds of a 1940s Armed Forces radio broadcast! |
New York Transit Museum
75 minute interactive tour adventure (Summer 2018) Calling all superheroes-in-training! New York City is in search of heroes for its transit system! Join us on an interactive, sleuthing adventure where kids come to the rescue as the everyday superheroes of our everyday travels to save NYC’s transit system from a villain’s dastardly plans! "It was so fun especially at the end, real chief came out so it made students the most excited." "The kids loved it and were highly attentive to the storyline... Loved the idea of the Chief and trainers communicating "live” with the kids." "It was so interactive and interesting, the kids were so excited to learn the entire time. It was so real for the kids and not imaginary." "Our group absolutely loved the tour, sometimes even too much (they got a little excitable in a few spots). Thank you so much for putting on such a tremendous program, it's something I will definitely recommend going forward." |
New York Transit Museum
20 minute immersive show (Spring 2018) The streets of New York City in the 1860s were overcrowded with streetcars, horses, and people, prompting inventor Alfred Ely Beach to construct (in secret!) a brand new, air-powered train… underground! Discover the excitement of traveling via subway for the very first time on this moving, guided adventure through his revolutionary “Broadway Pneumatic Railway” on its opening day! |
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The SubwayScrubber 90210 |
Epic Rap Battles of Transportation |
Tunes Under New York |
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New York Transit Museum
20 minute interactive show with video (Summer 2017) Are you so grossed out by how dirty the subway is sometimes? The WishyWashy Cleaning Corp. is here to help with their intergalactic, one-of-a-kind, does-it-all machine: the SubwayScrubber 90210! But just in case they can’t make it back to Earth for another 612 years, learn about how YOU can help to keep the subway clean using a few helpful human tools, tips from the MTA’s "Courtesy Counts" Campaign, and some creative ideas of your own! "The performance was fantastic, interactive and informative." "I liked wishie and washie!" "Great tone and level of presentation for a variety of ages... The show was hilarious." |
New York Transit Museum
10 minute rap battle with video (Summer 2016, Spring 2017) What mode of transportation do you turn to when a hurricane pelts the city with rain or a blizzard blankets it in snow? Join us for a (surprise!) rap battle between a New York City Bus and Subway to finally answer the age-old question, “WHO IS BETTER PREPARED FOR WILD WEATHER?” Modeled after the hit web series Epic Rap Battles of History, get ready for three rounds of riotous rhymes that are simultaneously hilarious and educational! Who wins? YOU DECIDE! "The interactive [show] done at the end was phenomenal." "The performance skit at the end... appealed to different interests of campers. Really enjoyed the rap off" |
New York Transit Museum
20 minute musical with video (Summer 2015, Winter 2016) Inspired by the auditions for MTA’s Music Under New York program, this interactive show introduces students to the lives of subway performers by allowing them to "judge" a final round of auditions. A colorful cast of quirky characters compete for the right to perform under their very own iconic banner, and students will get a chance to perform right alongside them! "Definitely the highlight of the day!" "Our favorite part of our visit was the American Idol style performance!" "Please send us the lyrics for those songs... our students were singing them on the train ride home!" |
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Electricity Live! |
Make It Grand! |
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New York Transit Museum
15 minute play with interactive video (Winter/Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Winter 2017) Discover the secrets of how electric current travels along the third rail to power the NYC subway in this electrifying, learn-out-loud, interactive show. We'll travel through time and meet with some of history's greatest inventors to get the subway (and you) moving! |
New York Transit Museum
15 minute musical with video (Spring / Summer 2013) This original, interactive musical celebrates Grand Central Terminal's centennial through song, dance, history and even time travel! Audiences will learn about the terminal as they are enraptured by stories of the past. Watch a clip from TransitTransit |
