Ranka's Revue: From Rock to Opera
"Ranka's Revue is, by far, the most outstanding program we have seen. . . . You are way ahead of first place." — Sharlene Harrison, Teacher, Modesto
The School Assembly Program
The Performance
Ranka’s miniature concert unfolds with beauty and humor as one musician character after another takes the stage in a harmonious blend of contrasting musical styles and genres—from rock to opera, country to jazz, Mozart to Motown.
The Demonstration
Ranka’s performance is followed by her highly popular and engaging demonstration, in which she first shows students how she creates her own characters from rubber and fabric.
Ranka then shows students how they can create their own puppets from easy-to-find, recyclable materials.
[More About Ranka’s Demonstration]
The Inspiration
This program is appropriate for—and highly successful with—grades K to 8. Many educators consider it the best assembly they have ever seen, as illustrated by these letters from educators.
Ranka’s combined performance and demonstration inspires students to use their own creativity and ingenuity, as illustrated by these letters from students.
The Cast
Just for fun, we are releasing the biographies of the cast—exclusively on RankasTheatre.com. [Cast Bios]
Booking Information
- Grade Level:
- K to 8
- Number of Students:
- 350 suggested maximum
- Length of Program:
- 45 minutes
- Equipment:
- Ranka supplies all necessary equipment, including sound and lighting systems.
- Facilities:
- Multi-purpose or other large room.
- Stage preferred but not necessary.
(Ranka can supply her own riser.) - Assembly Cost:
- $700 — 1st Assembly
- $150 — 2nd Assembly (back-to-back)
(Through the 2008-2009 school year.)
