Stranger Things: The First Shadow

THE MOST TONY AWARD^®-WINNING PLAY OF THE YEAR

At The Root Of A Beloved Series:

Broadway just got turned Upside Down. Critics hail STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW as “a jaw-dropping, must-see theatrical marvel” (Entertainment Weekly) that makes you ask “how the hell did they do this?” (The New York Times) over and over again. From Netflix and multi-award-winning Broadway producer Sonia Friedman Productions, and directed by three-time Tony Award winner Stephen Daldry alongside Justin Martin, this pulse-racing new adventure will take you on “a non-stop thrill ride!” (Deadline)

Are monsters born… or made?

In 1959 Hawkins, Indiana, the Creel family seeks a fresh start — especially their teenage son Henry, who is eager to escape his troubled past. Everything changes when he meets Patty, a fellow outsider, and their budding romance gives Henry hope for the first time. But when a wave of shocking crimes strikes the town, Henry is forced to confront a terrifying truth: is something inside him that connects him to the horrors unfolding around him? This gripping stand-alone adventure will pull you deep into the world of STRANGER THINGS—where suspense and spectacle lurk at every turn.

-broadway.strangerthingsonstage.com

Teacher Reviews

From jump scare to jump scare

Overall:

Role:

{

Educator

}

Appropriate for Ages and Grades

Middle School, High School, University and Adult

Impressions:

Mature Language and Stage Violence

Curricular tie-ins:

N/A

Artistic excellence in the following areas:

Acting, Writing, Stage Design and Special Effects

Could you see yourself doing this show at your school or local theatre?

Tell us in 50 words or less what your take on the show is from an educators perspective:

Tell us in 50 words or less what your students’ take on the show was:

It’s a very thrilling show. As a horror lover I really enjoyed it! But I would suggest that people who don’t enjoy horror, to think twice about seeing this show, because it can get a lot.

Katerina

Perfect show for passionate theatre lovers

Overall:

Role:

{

Educator

}

Appropriate for Ages and Grades

Middle School, High School, University and Adult

Impressions:

Stage Violence and Positive Message

Curricular tie-ins:

U.S. History and Social Emotional

Artistic excellence in the following areas:

Music, Acting, Writing, Stage Design and Special Effects

Could you see yourself doing this show at your school or local theatre?

yes

Tell us in 50 words or less what your take on the show is from an educators perspective:

A very tech heavy show. However, the story, acting, and emotionality of the show makes it a show that is possible to produce on a smaller scale- with creativity.

Tell us in 50 words or less what your students’ take on the show was:

I would love to bring every student to this show. It is magic. The level of artistry is undeniable and inspires one to aspire to such levels.

Kennedy

Scary, But Technically Amazing

Overall:

Role:

{

Educator

}

Appropriate for Ages and Grades

High School, University and Adult

Impressions:

Mature Language and Stage Violence

Curricular tie-ins:

N/A

Artistic excellence in the following areas:

Acting, Stage Design and Special Effects

Could you see yourself doing this show at your school or local theatre?

Tell us in 50 words or less what your take on the show is from an educators perspective:

I thought the show was very scary, and it is the kind of show I would take my technical theater students to, but not necessarily an entire class. The stage effects, sound, lights, and set design were viscerally realistic. The acting was great too.

Tell us in 50 words or less what your students’ take on the show was:

My students were equally impressed and scared. Some of the effects were so well done that they seemed real, and my more impressionable students were quite affected by the horror elements. The acting was inspiring for my less jumpy students.

Gretchen Johnson