a very electric christmas resources
Produced by Lightwire Theater, people of all ages will be captivated by the dazzling visuals and unique cast of characters that magically appear out of the darkness. Follow the story of a young bird named Max and his family, as they begin their journey south for the winter. When Max gets blown off course and ends up at the North Pole, his adventure begins! Dancing toy soldiers, caroling worms and performing poinsettias light up the stage. Combining the arts of puppetry, theater and dance with the music of timeless holiday hits, this magical and captivating tale of family, friendship and hope creates a truly one-of-a-kind, inspired and exhilarating holiday experience.
ABOUT THE NJPAC ON THE MIC PODCAST
NJPAC On the Mic is an audio resource that takes Schooltime Performances to the next level. This podcast series features three exclusive, curriculum standards-aligned episodes for all of NJPAC’s 2022-2023 Schooltime Performances. On the Mic offers students the opportunity to engage their listening skills, deepen their understanding of the performance, and learn about the process of bringing a live or recorded production to life. This immersive audio experience features a theme song by students in the NJPAC arts education program.
How to Listen to njpac on the mic podcast
BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE
Episode: ABOUT (6 minutes)
Listen to this audio via the embedded media below for an introduction to the
performance, the artist or company, and the venue.
Includes: An introduction to the performance, artists & venue, welcome message
Written and hosted by Dania Ramos
Additional content written by the team behind A Very Electric Christmas
Sound editing and design by Michael Aquino
Music from Epidemic Sound
Voiceover by Michael Aquino
Welcome message voiced by Ian Carney
AFTER THE PERFORMANCE
Episode: CONNECT (8 minutes)
Listen to this audio via the embedded media below for reflection questions, a closer
look at an aspect of the performance such as historical context or background on
the art form, and a brief selection of vocabulary words.
Includes: Reflection questions, history of light in holiday celebrations, a selection of vocabulary words
Written and hosted by Dania Ramos
Sound editing and design by Michael Aquino
Music from Epidemic Sound
Share-out prompt voiced by Ian Carney
Episode: SPOTLIGHT (12 minutes)
Listen to this audio via the embedded media below for an exclusive interview with
an artist from the production or an NJPAC staff member followed by discussion
prompts.
Includes: An exclusive interview with the artistic director of Lightwire Theatre, discussion starters
Written and hosted by Dania Ramos
Sound editing and design by Michael Aquino
Music from Epidemic Sound
Interview guest: Ian Carney
Episode links
A Very Electric Christmas NJPAC resources: njpac.org/arts-education/teacher-resources
NJPAC’s Arts Education programs: njpac.org/arts-education
Lightwire Theatre: lightwiretheater.com
Episode sources
NJPAC | About NJPAC: njpac.org/about*
Holiday Bright Lights | A Brief History of Holiday Lights: holidaybrightlights.com/a-brief-history-of-holiday-lights*
TIME | Here’s How Christmas Lights Came to Be: time.com/4152307/christmas-tree-lights-history*
National Geographic Kids | Hanukkah: kids.nationalgeographic.com/celebrations/article/hanukkah*
National Geographic Kids | Kwanzaa: kids.nationalgeographic.com/celebrations/article/kwanzaa*