Grimmz Fairy Tales resources

Infused with hip hop and humor, Grimmz Fairy Tales puts a modern spin on classic stories. Hip hop dance-pop sensations Jay and Will Grimmz steal the show with Snow White and the Seven Shawties, Down with Rapunzel, Hanzel & Gretel: Lost in the Hood, and their featured first “Granny”-winning song, Break, Cinderella, Break! This crowd-pleasing show features plenty of singing, dancing, rapping and timely life lessons for all ages. Produced by Children’s Theatre of Charlotte and Experiential Theater Company and written by Christopher Parks, Rahsheem Shabazz and Ron Lee McGill.

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

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.

Episode: CONNECT (7 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.

Episode: SPOTLIGHT (10 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.