School shows:
We've being doing shows in schools for three decades, and we've taught workshops in classes from JK right up to grade 12, so we understand teachers' concerns. We help to organize the seating, we're careful about scheduling, and we make sure that the school has all the information they need about our show well in advance.

Our integrated arts presentations combine puppetry, theatre, storytelling, dance, music and visual art. The music is performed live on a wide variety of authentic instruments, including dulcimer, Chinese drums, gongs, zither, hornpipe, synthesizer, accordion, rain maker, electric guitar and more! Use a Rag & Bone show as a focal point for discussion of art elements, and as inspiration for your students' own music, dance and drama.

Easy to schedule
All shows are about 45 minutes long, followed by a question period: they fit into a school timetable. We set up in an hour, and only take an hour to pack up. Our shows are available throughout the year.

Extensive teachers' guides
Our extensive study guides suggest preparation and follow-up activities and discussion topics. A show can be used as a centrepiece for special study units.
Here's a sample page in pdf format.

How does a Rag & Bone performance complement the curriculum?

The Arts Curriculum requires the development of knowledge and critical thinking. Here are some curriculum expectations:

Grade 8:
Review drama performances. ¶ Critique the use of elements and techniques.
¶ Analyse and explain the meaning and effect of the work. ¶ Describe some aspects of the historical context of music.

Grade 7:
Review and evaluate a drama performance. ¶ Explain the significance of the materials, props, costumes, and symbols used. ¶ Describe the history, construction, and use of a musical instrument.

Grade 6:
Present and defend their analysis of a performance, focusing on the ways in which various elements of drama are used together. ¶ Identify the significance of symbols in dramatic explorations.

Grade 5:
Explain how elements of drama work together to create different effects on the audience. ¶ Describe how the various elements of music are used to create mood.

Grade 4:
Identify and describe how the principles of variety and unity are used in drama and dance productions. ¶ Explain the effects of different musical choices.

Grade 3:
Identify effective uses of drama in performances and compare their own responses with those of their peers. ¶ Explain how their understanding of drama has been increased through research.

Grade 2:
Communicate understanding of drama through discussion, writing, movement, and visual art. ¶ Identify specific aspects that were effective. ¶ Explain the effects of different musical choices.

Grade 1:
Describe how the experiences of characters in performances relate to their own experiences. ¶ Recognize that mood can be created through music. ¶ Describe how artists use design to create mood.

Kindergarten:
Name different elements in performances. ¶ Demonstrate knowledge gained through exposure to the arts. ¶ Identify feelings evoked by art. ¶ Communicate their responses to music, art, drama, and dance.