esk and Silverback Films present 'Our Planet Live – A Netflix Documentary Series' with Dan Tapster
Description
Thursday and Friday, May 1, 2025 - May 2, 2025 | Polsky Theatre
School show: Thursday 10 a.m. (Recommended for ages 13 and up.)
Public show: Friday 7:30 p.m.
School show tickets start at $5.
Public show tickets start at $25.
Brought to you by Silverback Films and Producer esk in association with Netflix, “Our Planet Live” is a new and immersive live show featuring behind-the-scenes stories from the explorers, filmmakers, scientists, and adventurers that created some of the most eye-catching footage of our planet.
Four billion years. Millions of species. Five mass extinction events (and counting). It’s the story of ‘Life on Our Planet.’ From the Emmy® Award-winning team behind Netflix’s 'Our Planet' series, comes a new natural history speaker series event: ‘Our Planet Live.’ Brought to you by Silverback Films and Producer esk in association with Netflix, ‘Our Planet Live’ is a new and immersive live show featuring behind-the-scenes stories from the explorers, filmmakers, scientists, and adventurers that created some of the most eye-catching footage of our planet. Join us live on stage as we bring to life these stories from the natural world. With a focus on climate fragility and climate migration, ‘Our Planet Live’ tells an unprecedented story about overcoming obstacles on a global scale and explores the messages at the heart of these action-packed, emotional, and unforgettable sequences.
Dan Tapster
An 8-time Emmy-nominated showrunner, Dan Tapster started out at the BBC Natural History Unit in the 1990s where he worked on series including ‘Sir David Attenborough’s Life of Mammals.’ Following a varied career which included being kidnapped by Quichua Indians in Ecuador and firing cannonballs through houses by mistake, he became the showrunner for a TV show that went on to become the second most-watched factual TV series in history: the phenomenon that is ‘MythBusters.’ After leading the show to 12 series renewals and over 18 billion views of content, Dan left ‘MythBusters’ in 2016 and after more pop-science shows, he joined Silverback films in 2018. Combining visual flair with strong storytelling, Dan was the showrunner for the epic that is ‘Life on Our Planet’ (Netflix). Executive produced by Steven Spielberg, ‘Life on Our Planet’ uses stunning natural history and world-class visual effects to reveal the story of life in a way that has never been attempted before.
Offered At
Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College
We offer youth performances that cultivate future audiences, learning opportunities to impact teaching practices and artist master classes connecting you directly with visiting artists. We promote creativity as a practical and empowering skill by providing equitable access to high quality experiences in the arts, both in the school and in the community.
Teachers – Each year we present 5 – 6 professional touring companies to visiting school groups that bring to life the curriculum you are teaching. The plays and concerts selected range from historical topics to classic and popular literature. Additionally, we are part of the Kennedy Center Partners in Education Program that brings Arts Integration Professional Development to our community.
Students – We are here to inspire you with high-quality performing arts experiences! Whether it’s with your school or with your family, we have something for everyone. Music, theatre and dance are all represented each season.
Families – Looking for a fun night out or family friendly concert? Parents and children will love our performing arts series with family friendly events offered each season. Our daytime school group performances are also the perfect opportunity for homeschooling families to extend their learning. Stay tuned!
Details
Subjects
Cultural Connections, Theater, Folktales
Capacity
400 students
Duration
60 min.
Activity
Performance
Grades
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult