Goodnight Moon & Runaway Bunny resources
About the Performance
In this staged version of the children’s classic story Goodnight Moon, a young, sleepy Bunny goes through his bedtime ritual of wishing goodnight to objects in his room. The Runaway Bunny follows a young rabbit who imagines how his loving mother would react if he ran away. Both stories feature endearing rabbit characters and the soothing rhythms of bunny banter and dream-like imagery never fail to infuse young readers with a reassuring sense of security. Mermaid’s staged adaptation brings a new appreciation to stories that have delighted several generations.
About Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia
Mermaid Theatre has been in continuous operation since it was founded in 1972 in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. They moved to the neighboring town of Windsor in 1987 and helped to revitalize the historic town’s downtown business core. Their extensive headquarters encompass production studios, administrative offices, rehearsal quarters, a versatile studio, animation studios, film & television recording capacity, and an elegant 400-seat performance facility known as The Mermaid Imperial Performing Arts Centre (MIPAC).
Sobre el autor
Margaret Wise Brown (1910–1952) was a former teacher who believed that very young children could be fascinated by the simple pleasures of the world around them. She created some of the most enduring and beloved children’s books of all time and developed the concept of the first durable board book.
About the Illustrator
Clement Hurd (1908–1988) graduated from Yale University and studied painting in Paris in the 1930s with Fernand Léger and others. His engaging semi-abstract style became world-famous with the publication of The Runaway Bunny in 1942 and Goodnight Moon in 1947.
ACERCA DEL NJPAC EN EL MIC PODCAST
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ANTES DE LA ACTUACIÓN
Episodio: ACERCA DE (5 minutos)
Listen to this audio via the embedded media below for an introduction to the performance, the artist or company, and the venue.
Incluye: Introducción a la performance, & lugar del artista, mensaje de bienvenida
Written and hosted by Dania Ramos
Additional writing by the team behind Goodnight Moon & Runaway Bunny
Sound editing, sound design, theme music, and voiceover by Michael Aquino
Additional music from Epidemic Sound
Welcome message voiced by Kendall Lipham
Series producers: Michael Aquino and Dania Ramos
DESPUÉS DE LA ACTUACIÓN
Episodio: CONECTAR (8 minutos)
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 question, a listen-and-respond activity
Written and hosted by Dania Ramos
Sound editing, design, and theme music by Michael Aquino
Additional music from Epidemic Sound
Opening question voiced by Kendall Lipham
Series producers: Michael Aquino and Dania Ramos
Episode: SPOTLIGHT (8 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: A movement activity exploring moments from Runaway Bunny
Written and hosted by Dania Ramos
Sound editing, design, and theme music by Michael Aquino
Additional music from Epidemic Sound
Activity introduction voiced by Kendall Lipham
Series producers: Michael Aquino and Dania Ramos
NJPAC On the Mic is produced in partnership with CM Studios.
Equipo de actuaciones de NJPAC Arts Education: Rosa Hyde, Treasure Borde y Kendall Lipham
Productores de CM Studios: Michael Aquino, Dania Ramos
NJPAC y CM Studios están ubicados en el condado de Essex, Nueva Jersey, situados en el territorio tradicional del pueblo Leni Lenape.
Enlaces y fuentes de episodios
NJPAC | Programas de educación artística: njpac.org/artes-educación
NJPAC | Acerca del NJPAC: njpac.org/sobre
Recursos de la NJPAC | Goodnight Moon & Runaway Bunny: njpac.org/arts-education/teacher-resources
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia: mermaidtheatre.ca*
Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny: shawentertainment.com/production/goodnight-moon-and-the-runaway-bunny*
Goodnight Moon | Narrated by Susan Sarandon: youtu.be/1ZTnwKLKVhc?si=pLETSnrSVg5B26LM*
The Runaway Bunny | Read Aloud Animated: youtu.be/Av7MrZR7EMs?si=_1IHybTLnZ6RWXsX*