School's Evaluation of the Program

Contract Summary
 Contract: 23-24-0556
 District: SYOSSET CSD
 Artist: Pushcart Players
 Program: Outta This World: The Adventures of Kalien the Alien
 Art Form: Music (MU), Theatre (TH)
 Grades: KG, 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5
 Program Dates: 4/5

Evaluation Summary
 Evaluator: Dawn Pascucci, Arts in Ed Delegate
 Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
 Dates: 4/5/2024
 Submitted: 4/6/2024 10:26:06 AM

Ratings
Rating System: 1-5 points: 1=poor; 2=fair; 3=good; 4=very good; 5=outstanding

4
Artistic Quality of Presentation
Artist demonstrated skill and dedication to their art; repertoire was appropriate and well-chosen for students' age and interest levels; art form was presented in an enjoyable, artistic manner.
5
Artist's Interaction with Students
Artist effectively engaged students in the program; artist listened to student comments/questions and responded appropriately.
5
Educational Quality of Presentation
Artist helped students to understand this art form and the creative process; artist demonstrated relationships between art form and other curriculum areas; artists helped children to see/hear with greater discrimination; artist used vocabulary terms that were within the grasp of students.
4
Student Response to Presentation
Artist engaged students' interest and attention; applause and laughter was genuine and enthusiatic; restlessness was minimal; when invited to participate, students were eager; questions to artists indicated that students understood the presentation.
5
Quality of Presentation
Speakers could be easily heard; performers could be seen; lighting, props and sound effects were effective; costumes were imaginative, colorful and appropriate; elements of surprise and humor were included in presentation; program was well-paced; program began and ended on time.
Provided
Study Guides/Support Materials
Please enter your comments below regarding: a) whether or not materials were provided to schools before the performance; b) whether or not these were provided in a timely manner; c) whether or not they were useful to teachers in preparing the students
Would you recommend this program to other school districts?
Yes
Suggestions to artists for improvement:
Some staff felt the story was geared more toward grades K-3 than grades 4/5.
Please include any additional comments you care to make.
The actors and production crew were very professional and talented.

        
        
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