SUGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure
ABOUT THE SHOW
Grades 1-5
SUGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure is a bilingual/bicultural musical for young audiences and families that uses traditional regional music and dance from Mexico to tell the story of twelve-year-old Vita Flores. Vita thinks her family has gone loco planning a celebration for deceased loved ones. Why throw a party for the dead? But when a spirited candy skeleton suddenly springs to life, Vita finds herself on a magical, musical journey to unravel the true meaning of Día de Muertos.
Meet Sugar Skull, a charismatic skeleton with a secret or two. With her skeletal new friend, Vita dances with ancient ancestors, sings with a sorrowful sorceress, escapes the trickster Chaneques, and even meets the famous Catrina Calavera. But can this clever youth gather the missing pieces needed for her family ofrenda before it’s too late?
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CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS
Social Studies, Music, Theater, Dance
TEACHER RESOURCES
TEACHER RESOURCES
Teachers will be granted access to supplemental materials to help students prepare for and to reflect on their experience at the theater. Materials are generally available four-six weeks before the performance here: https://www.desmoinesperformingarts.org/education/applause/curriculum-materials
RESERVATION, PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICIES
RESERVATION, PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICIES
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QUESTIONS
QUESTIONS
Contact education@dmpa.org or 515-246-2355 with questions about content or the reservation process.