Farfalle (Butterflies) Compagnia T.P.O. (Italy) School Performances

Students can enter a spellbinding world of digital wonder in this unusual and amazing theatrical spectacle for young people. Space is still available for your classes, especially for the 12:30 PM performances on April 27, 28, or 29.

Beautiful botanical images and captivating rainforest sounds emerge from every direction when a simple stage morphs into a magical playground that responds—in real time—to the graceful movements of two dancers. Even bigger thrills come when young ones from the audience are invited to touch and explore the glowing, interactive garden themselves. The evolution from caterpillar to butterfly has never been so brilliantly staged.

T.P.O. (Teatro di Piazza o d'Occasione), a distinguished international "visual theater company," delighted teachers and students with The Japanese Garden and its magical "Children Cheering Carpet" at the Wexner Center in May 2008. Here’s one teacher's review: "the performance forced us to be in the present moment and anticipate the next with great joy and simplicity. The students and teachers are still talking about it. It was just what we all needed." Farfalle employs similar technology to create its interactive garden—so prepare your students and colleagues for an amazing experience.

This show is perfect for your youngest students (and even for preschool groups), but it will interest older kids as well and stimulate their thinking about nature, science, art, and technology. An educational package is available to download at the company's web site.