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"Man on the Moon" Lands in Lakewood

March 07, 2012 by Lynnea Nikiforakis, Education intern in General

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Man and the Moon, written by Eric Schmiedl, is a parable that tells the story of urban growth, decline and renewal. Artists from CPH transform the school’s multi-purpose room into a theatre where students enjoy the play. The two-actor touring company features Cleveland actors Terrell Richardson, Jr. and Andrea Belser, whose characters show the path of progress and the impact of circumstances on a city over time as it constituents move from its urban center to surrounding suburban areas.
 
The interactive workshop then engages students in a deeper understanding of the play, allowing them to explore how humans interact in both positive and negative ways to influence their entire community. Geography, places and regions, spatial thinking and skills, and human systems are integrated into lesson plans specific to each grade level.