Can you tell the whole history of the United States in just under an hour? Sure you can - as long as you focus on the the highlights and don't let too many details get in your way! This fast, funny and furious new show is designed to have a good time with our own national story, putting an irreverant and entertaining spin on America's past while still dropping in a few intriguing factual nuggets for you and your students to talk about long after the show is over.

Now it all sounds like a good time -and it is!. BUT... we'll bet you a box of doughnuts that your kids will come out of it knowing some really interesting, really thought-provoking facts about America they didn't know before, giving you an opening to get a conversation going about myths and history, and how simple twists of fate can sometimes turn an entire culture on its collective ear.

Geared for kids from grades 3-8, this show should get your students really curious to find out where all the rest of those missing details are in their history books. Hold on to your hat for this breakneck tour through 500 years of America's story!

Download a Sample Scene here!

Download the Study Guide here!


  GreatWorks is represented by
  Cinema Academy


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  Matt O'Brien
  Producing Director
  Phone: 847.612.2753

  

Written & Directed by
Matt O'Brien

running time : 55 minute-ish
Suitable for : grades 3-8
Perf fees : from $695

Available : year-round

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