The American Place Theatre’s
Literature to Life® stage presentation of
The Giver
By Lois Lowry
Performed by Mara Stephens
Adapted and Directed by Elise Thoron
10 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2012
Schwab Auditorium
90 minutes (including 15-minute pre- and post-performance discussions)
Twelve-year-old Jonas is trained by his mentor, The Giver, to become the receiver of memory. Jonas lives in a society built upon sameness. As he experiences the power of knowledge, Jonas grows to understand the significance of individuality and the importance of ethics. Discussions with the artists before and after the performances are part of the two-actor adaptation of Lois Lowry’s 1994 Newbery Medal-winning science fiction novel.
Suggested Grades
5 to 9
Pennsylvania Academic Standards
Family and consumer sciences; history; civics and government
Key Learning Areas
Family, work, and community responsibility; the price of freedom; principles of government
Artist Website
The Giver
Educator Preparation Materials
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