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Ovations Offstage, School-Time Performances

School-Time Performance

“The Giver”

Suggested for grades 4 - 8


May 25, 2027 • 10:00 AM

Westbrook Performing Arts Center


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Lois Lowry’s Newberry Award-winning novel comes to life in this beautiful one-woman performance of a story that has captivated generations with its haunting vision of a world without memory, emotion, or individuality. Actor Aurea Tomeski portrays the relationship between young Jonas and his mentor, The Giver. As Jonas trains to become the new Receiver of Memories, the buried truth about the world that he was born into becomes hauntingly clear to both Jonas and the audience. This adaptation challenges audiences to question every value that they have taken for granted and reexamine their most deeply held beliefs

SHOW TIMES

TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2027 at 10 AM

WESTBROOK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

BOX OFFICE

$10 / TICKET

Email offstage@portlandovations.org with questions about this performance.

This performance is a part of Ovation’s Cultivating Curiosity program and all attending students will receive a copy of an age appropriate book. Book supplies are limited, and groups must register by April 6, 2027 to receive them as a part of your ticket purchase.

Registration closes two weeks before the performance.

RUN TIME

60 minutes + 15 minute post-performance discussion

ACCESS SERVICES & PERFORMANCE SENSORY

 
Wheelchair accessible. Assistive Listening Devices available. Ear protection available upon request. 
This performance is ASL interpreted.
Audio Description available. Guests receive a headset to wear upon arrival to the venue. A narrator describes the visual elements of the performance. Please request Audio Description service when booking your tickets.

LEARNING CONNECTIONS

WORKSHOPS

All registered schools and groups to The Giver receive one free pre-performance workshop. Must register for workshop 8 weeks prior to performance date. Please email offstage@portlandovations.org with any questions.
  • Performing Arts: Theater, storytelling 
  • English Language Arts: The Giver, story structure, dystopian fiction 
  • Social-Emotional Learning: recognizing diverse social norms, including unjust ones. 

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