DES MOINES, IOWA (October 4, 2022) — The Iowa Insurance Division (IID) and The National Theatre for Children (NTC) have partnered to educate and inspire Iowa students and their families. This fall, professional actors from NTC will visit about fifty middle schools with live performances of Mad About Money, sparking conversations on financial literacy in classrooms throughout Iowa.
Mad About Money includes live in-school performances that present educational content to sixth-through-eighth-grade students in a creative, engaging way. In the show, two professional actors perform a series of comedic and educational sketches on investing, the difference between cash and credit, the importance of saving, and other topics. The actors use audience suggestions, participation, and improv to shape a unique story with every in-school performance.
In addition to live in-school performances, Mad About Money includes student playbooks, posters, the Money Smart 2.0 online curriculum, and other digital activities that align with the important concepts in the live shows. IID sponsors every aspect of the program, making the performances and materials a cost-free supplement to lessons in science, literacy, and the arts.
Performances will take place this October and November. For more information on Mad About Money, visit https://nationaltheatre.com/program/mad-about-money/. For more information on The National Theatre for Children, visit https://ntccorporate.com/.
About the Iowa Insurance Division
The Iowa Insurance Division (IID) has general control, supervision, and direction over all insurance and securities business transacted in the state and enforces Iowa’s laws and regulations. The IID investigates consumer complaints and prosecutes companies, agents, and brokers engaging in unfair trade practices. Consumers with insurance or securities-related questions or complaints may contact the IID toll free at 877-955-1212 or visit www.iid.iowa.gov.
About The National Theatre for Children (NTC)
NTC is a premium provider of educational programming with operations in the US, Australia, and New Zealand. We work directly between schools and clients to promote beneficial behaviors and life-skills to students in grades K-12 on a local, regional, and national level.
Our award-winning educational programs are provided free for schools and are customizable to accommodate specific messages and goals for clients. Through formats including live performance, in-class discussion, graphic novels, print curriculum, and digital games and activities, we present topics such as energy-efficiency, safety, financial literacy, STEM, water conservation, health, and social responsibility in ways that engage and empower students. In doing so, we are helping our clients to be forces of change for students, parents, and communities.
Visit www.NTCcorporate.com.
