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Curriculum

The following Academic Standards are met by any of History Theatre’s productions

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Language Arts

Integration of knowledge and ideas

8th Grade 8.4.7.7 – Any Show
Analyze the extent to which a filmed or live production of a story or drama stays faithful to or departs from the text or script, evaluating the choices made by the director or actors

9th–10th Grade 9.5.7.7 – Any Show
Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different mediums (e.g., a person’s life story in both print and multimedia), determining which details are emphasized in each account.

11th–12th Grade 11.4.7.7 – Any Show
Analyze multiple interpretations of a story, drama, or poem (e.g., recorded or live production of a play or recorded novel or poetry), evaluation how each version interprets the source text. (Include at least one play by Shakespeare and one play by an American dramatist.)

Theatre

Respond to or critique a variety of creations or performances using the artistic foundations.

6th–8th Grade

6.4.1.4.1
1. Analyze and interpret a variety of works in theater, such as performances and designs using established criteria.

9th–12th Grade

» 9.1.1.3.4
Analyze how the elements of theater, including plot, theme, character, language, sound, and spectacle are combined to communicate meaning in the creation of, performance, or for response to theater.

» 9.4.1.5.2
1. Analyze, interpret, and evaluate a variety of works in theater by applying self-selected criteria within the traditions of the art form.

History

9th–12th Grade: History Historical Thinking Skills 9.4.1.2.2

2. Evaluate alternative interpretations of historical events; use historical evidence to support or refute those interpretations.

Christmas of Swing — The Andrews Sisters

November 24–December 23, 2012

5th Grade: History, Historical Thinking Skills 5.4.1.2.2

2. Explain a historical event from multiple perspectives

6th Grade: History, United States History 6.4.4.21.1

1. Describe how the major cultural and social transformation of the 1920s changed the lifestyle of Minnesotans. (The Great Depression and World War II: 1920-1945) i.e. Arts, literature, entertainment, popular culture, gender roles.

History, United States History 6.4.4.21.4

4. Identify contributions of Minnesota and its people to World War II; describe the impact of the war on the home front and Minnesota society after the war. (The Great depression and World War II: 1920-1945)

9th-12th Grade History, United States History 9.4.4.21.1

1. Describe the contributions of individuals and communities in relation to the art literature and music of the period. (Great Depression and World War II: 1920-1945)

Nellie — Nellie Stone Johnson

January 26–February 17, 2013

9th–12th Grade Citizenship and Government, Civic Skills 9.1.1.1.1

1. Demonstrate skills that enable people to monitor and influence state, local and national affairs.

Citizenship and Government, Civic Values and Principles of Democracy 9.1.2.2.1

1. Analyze how constitutionalism preserves fundamental societal values, protects individual freedoms and rights, promotes the general welfare, and responds to changing circumstances and beliefs by defining and limiting the powers of government.

Citizenship and Government, Civic Values and Principles of Democracy 9.1.2.2.1

1. Identify the sources of governmental authority; explain popular sovereignty (consent of the governed) as a source of legitimate governmental authority in a representative democracy or republic.

Citizenship and Government, Civic Values and Principles of Democracy 9.1.2.3

3. The United States is based on democratic values and principles that include liberty, individual rights, justices, equality, the rule of law, limited government, common good, popular sovereignty, majority rule and minority rights.

History, United States History 9.4.4.20.1

1. Explain how technological innovation , heavy industrialization, and intensified boom-bust cycles of an unregulated capitalist economy led to changes in the nature of work, economic scale and productivity, the advent of the modern corporation and the rise of the national labor unions

History, United States History 9.4.4.21

21. The economic growth, cultural innovation and political apathy of the 1920s ended in the Great Depression which spurred new forms of government intervention and renewed labor activism, followed by World War II and an economic resurgence.

History, United State History 9.4.4.22

22. Post- World War 11 United States was shaped by an economic boom, Cold War military engagements, politics and protests, and rights movements to improve the status or racial minorities, women and America’s indigenous peoples. (Post-World War II United States: 1945-1989.)

History, United States History 9.4.4.22.5

5. Explain the roots of the various civil rights movements, including African American, Native American, women, Latino American and Asian American.

History, United States History 9.4.4.22.6

6. Identify obstacles to the success of the various civil rights movements; explain tactics used to overcome the obstacles and the role of key leaders and groups.

History, United States History 9.4.4.22.7

7. Evaluate the legacy and lasting effects on the various civil rights movements of the 1960s and 70s; explain their connections to current events and concerns.

Courting Harry — Chief Justice Warren Burger and Justice Harry Blackmun

March 2–24, 2013

9th–12th Grade: Citizenship and Government, Civic Skills 9.1.1.1.1

1. Demonstrate skills that enable people to monitor and influence state, local and national affairs

Citizenship and Government, Civic Skills 9.1.1.1.3

1. Evaluate sources of information and various forms of political persuasion for validity, accuracy, ideology, emotional appeals, bias and prejudice.

Citizenship and Government, Civic Values and Principles of Democracy 9.1.2.2.1

2. Analyze how constitutionalism preserves fundamental societal values, protects individual freedoms and rights, promotes the general welfare, and responds to changing circumstances and beliefs by defining and limiting the powers of government.

Citizenship and Government, Civic Values and Principles of Democracy 9.1.2.2.2

2. Identify the sources of governmental authority; explain popular sovereignty (consent of the governed) as a source of legitimate governmental authority in a representative democracy or republic.

Citizenship and Government, Civic Values and Principles of Democracy 9.1.2.3

3. The United States is based on democratic values and principles that include liberty, individual rights, justices, equality, the rule of law, limited government, common good, popular sovereignty, majority rule and minority rights.

Citizenship and Government, Civic Values and Principles of Democracy 9.1.2.3.3

3. Analyze the tensions between the government’s dual role of protecting individual rights and promoting the general welfare, the struggle between majority rule and minority rights and the conflict between diversity and unity.

Citizenship and Government, Rights and Responsibilities 9.1.3.4.2

4. Explain the scope and limits of rights protected by the First and Second Amendments and changes created by legislative action and court interpretation.

Citizenship and Government, Rights and Responsibilities 9.1.3.4.3

4. Explain the scope and limits of rights of the accused under the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Amendments and changes created by legislative action and court interpretation.

Citizenship and Government, Rights and Responsibilities 9.1.3.4.4

4. Explain the current and historical interpretations of the principles of due process and equal protection of the law; analyze the protections provided by the Fourteenth Amendment.

Citizenship and Government, Governmental Institutions & Political Processes 9.1.4.6.4

6. Explain the purposes, organization, functions and processes of the judicial branch as enumerated in Article III of the United States Constitution.

Citizenship and Government, Governmental Institutions & Political Processes 9.1.4.6.6

6. Evaluate the importance of an independent judiciary, judicial review and the rule of law.

Citizenship and Government, Governmental Institutions & Political Processes 9.1.4.6

6. The United States government has specific functions that are determined by the way that power is delegated and controlled among various bodies: the three levels (federal, state, local) and the three branches legislative, executive, judicial) of government.

Citizenship and Government, Governmental Institutions & Political Processes 9.1.4.7

7. The primary purposes of rules and laws within the United States constitutional government are to protect individual rights, promote the general welfare and provide order.

This Side of Paradise — Zelda Sayre and F. Scott Fitzgerald

April 20–May 19, 2013

11th–12th Grade 11.5.10.10 – Fitzgerald

Read and comprehend literary nonfiction in the grades 11-CCR text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as need at the high end of the range.

11th Grade – Fitzgerald

Text Illustraon the Complexity, Quality, and Range of Student Reading
» The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is read

11th–12th Grade 11.12.2.2 – Fitzgerald

Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary that makes clear the relationships among the key details and ideas.

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Student Group Dining Guide

Restaurants

History Theatre is located in downtown St. Paul with several restaurants and fast-food options which can accommodate school groups, within easy walking distance.
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Restaurants within 2-3 blocks from the History Theatre

Wells Fargo Place
Located 1 ½ block south of History Theatre on Wabasha St. At the intersections of 7th and Wabasha Streets there is a staircase. Up the staircase, there are restaurants just inside the door. PLEASE NOTE: This location is best for groups of 30 or less. The management company of the tower prefers that the students eat inside the restaurants and not sit in the hallways.

• Subway (651-222-7827) Prices Range $3.00–$10.00
• McDonald’s (651-292-9522) Prices range $1.00–$6.00
  → Accommodates up to 50 people
• Asian Max (651-208-8892) Prices range $3.00–$10.00
  → Accommodates up to 50 people

7th Place
Located 2 blocks south of History Theatre on Wabasha St and 7th Place.

• Jimmy John’s Subs (651-291-5000) Price Range $4.50–$8.00
  → Groups of 20 or more please call ahead and ask for the Manager.
• Bruegger’s Bagels (651-225-4363) Prices Range $2.00–$7.00
  → Groups of 25 or more call ahead and ask for the Manager.

Town Square Food Court
Located in the skyway level about a 3-block walk away from History Theatre. To get there from History Theatre, go south on Wabasha St to the Wells Fargo Place building entrance at 7th Place. Enter the glass doors, veer left following the walkway for the RED Skyway. When the walkway splits at the escalators follow the Right side towards Town Square (You will pass the St. Paul Eye Clinic and Wells Fargo Bank).

• D. Brian’s Deli (651-223-7979) Prices Range $3.50–$6.00
• Ho Fan Chinese (651-224-9677) Prices Range $3.00–$8.00
• Potbelly Sandwich Shop (651-224-1377) Prices Range $3.00–$7.00
  → Seating capacity of food court is 240.

5th Street Center Food Court
Located in the skyway level about a 4-block walk away from History Theatre. To get there from History Theatre, go south on Wabasha St to the Wells Fargo Place building entrance at 7th Place. Enter the glass doors, veer left following the walkway for the RED Skyway. When the walkway splits at the escalators follow the Right side towards Town Square (You will pass the St. Paul Eye Clinic and Wells Fargo Bank). When you arrive at Town Square, follow the extreme Right walkway around D. Brian’s Deli, Following the overhead sign that reads RED Skyway/5th St Center (Caribou Coffee will be to your left) You will see an overhead sign that reads 5th St Center. Follow the Skyway across 6th St, and the food is located just inside the building to the Left. PLEASE NOTE: If your total group is larger than 100, please call ahead and tell the managers the time you expect to arrive and number of students that will be eating.

• American Cajun Grill (651-222-3738) Prices Range $3.00–$6.00 (Cash only)
• Leeann Chin (651-292-8776) Prices Range $3.00–$6.00
• McDonald’s (651-298-8657) Prices Range $1.00–$6.00
• Pino’s Pizzeria (651-228-0673) Prices Range $2.50/slice – $10.95/whole pizza
• The Nectary (651-292-9963) Prices Range $3.50–$6.00
• Zantiago (651-225-4300) Prices Range $1.00–$6.00
  → 5th St Food Court has seating for 300.

Directions & Parking for Buses

History Theatre has a loading and unloading procedures to make your arrival and departure by bus easy.
Groups arriving by bus will load and unload on Wabasha Street between 10th and Exchange Streets.
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NOTE: Construction of the light rail through downtown St. Paul is underway. As you know, when it comes to major construction projects, things can change from day to day. These are the most up to date directions and will steer you around a majority of the construction happening on Cedar Street.

The History Theatre is located on the corner of 10th & Cedar Streets in downtown St. Paul.
30 East 10th Street, St. Paul, MN 55101
PLEASE NOTE: History Theatre is not located at Minnesota History Center

Directions for BUSES

Driving and parking directions for CARS is available here

From west metro via I-94:

Take the 10th Street exit, Go 2 blocks east
Turn right onto St. Peter Street, Go 1 block south
Turn left onto Exchange street, Go 1 block east
Turn left onto Wabasha Street
To Drop Off Passengers: Park along the RIGHT side of the street between Exchange and 10th Streets, under the skyway, and wait for a History Theatre staff person to come and greet your bus.

From east metro via I-94:

Take the 12th Street (242A) exit toward State Capitol
Turn left onto Jackson Street, Go 4 blocks south
Turn right onto 7th Street, Go 4 blocks west
Turn right onto Wabasha Street
To Drop Off Passengers: Park along the RIGHT side of the street between Exchange and 10th Streets, under the skyway, and wait for a History Theatre staff person to come and greet your bus.

From north metro via I-35E:

Take the 10th Street / Wacouta Street (107A) exit
Continue straight onto Wacouta Street, Go 3 blocks south
Turn right onto 7th Street, Go 6 blocks west
Turn right onto Wabasha Street.
To Drop Off Passengers: Park along the RIGHT side of the street between Exchange and 10th Streets, under the skyway, and wait for a History Theatre staff person to come and greet your bus.

From south via I-35E:

Take the 11th Street (106C) exit
Turn right onto St. Peter Street, Go 2 blocks south
Turn left onto Exchange street, Go 1 block east
Turn left onto Wabasha Street
To Drop Off Passengers: Park along the RIGHT side of the street between Exchange and 10th Streets, under the skyway, and wait for a History Theatre staff person to come and greet your bus.