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Nothing to hide behind. Nothing but the beat you create. The Southwest London-based collective Battersea Arts Center Beatbox Academy is composed of beatboxers, rappers, and vocalists who are ages 19-27. This talented group of performers puts vocal percussion front and center using thrilling theater and tongue-twisting vocal gymnastics. Using Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein as inspiration, the collective dug into their own life experiences and discovered a shared frustration with a world that increasingly mistrusts its youth. Building on Mary Shelley’s revolutionary and relevant ideas, they re-imagined the classic novel to create Frankenstein: How to Make a Monster. This theatrical tour de force invites your students to explore the power of technology and social media, as well as the obsession with impossible ideals of beauty, all of which can lead to bullying.

Please note: May contain adult themes and language.

FAQ

We know that this is a challenging time for teachers and students. As you consider making plans to attend School Day Performances in the 2020/21 school year, we want to reassure you that we will prioritize the health, safety, and comfort of your students and you first.

We also recognize that you may have questions about next season, and have put together a list of our most frequently asked questions below. If you have a question that doesn’t appear on this list, please feel free to call our Ticket Office at 734.764.2538. Our staff is working remotely and available from 1-5 pm Monday-Friday, or you can email us at umsyouth@umich.edu.

What will happen if School Day Performances are canceled?

We hope that won’t happen, but if it does, we will provide multiple options for flexibility, including refunds and exchanges for future performances. For all performances that take place as planned, standard policies will remain in effect.

How will UMS determine if it is safe to offer performances again?

We will always make the health and safety of our audiences and artists top priority. UMS will continue to follow University, State of Michigan and CDC guidelines when determining whether it is safe to bring people together for concerts again.

How will seating be handled for student groups if building capacities are reduced?

It’s possible that we will be able to offer performances but will be limited in the total number of people who are allowed to be in the venue. If this happens, we will communicate a full plan in advance with respect to procedures for bus drop-off and pick-up at the venue, how students will be seated, ingress and egress procedures, and everything else you will need to know in order to enjoy the performance safely.

If we should have more confirmed registrations than venue capacity limitations permit, we may ask schools to volunteer to withdraw from the live performance experience. If that happens, schools that withdraw would receive a full refund but still have access to other K-12 resources to incorporate the event into your curriculum.

Will UMS be streaming School Day Performances next season?

We are actively exploring options and alternatives for next season including streaming services that would make our presentations available to classrooms. There are a lot of logistical considerations, however, so it will be some time before we can announce any details.

Does UMS have any resources available now appropriate for students?

Yes! Please visit ums.org/playground to explore our online video units featuring UMS teaching artists, or ums.org/k12 to download K-12 Learning Guides from past UMS School Day Performances. More resources will be added in the coming months, so check back to see the latest offerings.

Will UMS still offer pre- and post-performance workshops or other K-12 education arts enrichment experiences?

UMS will continue to support the K-12 community with exceptional arts experiences for educators and students. We are currently exploring innovative ways to keep the arts alive in your classroom.

Will UMS be okay?

We want to reassure you that UMS has been around for over 140 years, and thanks to decades of support by generous supporters and the K-12 community, we are optimistic about the future. We survived the Spanish flu epidemic, we survived the Depression, we survived the Great Recession — and we fully expect to be around for a long time to come. We will always put the health and safety of our audiences and artists first, but we will continue to serve the community through artistic and educational events.

Conrad Murray and David Cumming, directors

Themes

Theater, Music, Literature, Contemporary Themes, Youth Culture

Venue

Power Center

121 Fletcher Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Estimated Duration

80 minutes, no intermission

Age Recommendation

Grades 7-12

Reserve

School Day Performance for Grades 7-12:
Frankenstein: How to Make a Monster
Battersea Arts Centre Beatbox Academy
Power Center
$7 per student

CHOOSE A PERFORMANCE:

Thursday, April 22, 2021 11:00 am

Friday, April 23, 2021 11:00 am

Reserve Or call the ticket office at 734-764-2538

* Student, Senior and Group Discounts may be available

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4/22/21 11:00 AM
4/23/21 11:00 AM
Power Center

School Day Performance for Grades 7-12:
Frankenstein: How to Make a Monster
Battersea Arts Centre Beatbox Academy