Featuring Dr. Jess Cramp - National Geographic Explorer & Shark Conservationist
Get TicketsVCT Presents National Geographic Live: The Untold Story of Sharks with Dr. Jess Cramp
Sharks have roamed the planet’s waters since before the dinosaurs and have evolved into more than 500 species. But only recently have we begun to understand their lives—and how our actions can threaten their survival. Dr. Jess Cramp taps into the National Geographic archives to discover the work of 20th-century women leading shark science and storytelling before she dives into her own cutting-edge research and conservation. Swim alongside her under the vibrant waters of the South Pacific to find out what it truly means to save sharks.
Dr. Jess Cramp is a shark researcher who specializes in conservation policy and engaging communities in the management of their ocean. Jess co-championed a grassroots campaign that resulted in the Cook Islands Shark Sanctuary in 2012, an area exceeding 770,000 square miles. She is the founder and executive director of Sharks Pacific, a non-profit organization that conducts research, outreach, and advocacy throughout the Pacific Islands region.
The show begins at 11:00am and is 60 minutes long, including a 15-minute Q&A with the speaker.
A study guide for the show will be provided in the fall of 2024.
Seats are limited – book your class now!
Vancouver Civic Theatres is thrilled to invite your students to join us for our 2024/25 National Geographic Live speaker series at the Vancouver Playhouse. This unique and educational series, suitable for students from Grades 1 to 8, features three dynamic and entertaining explorers from National Geographic’s roster of speakers.
This season’s National Geographic Live shows were selected to complement the BC Science Curriculum and touch on topics including: First People’s knowledge, biodiversity, ecosystems, and the impact of humans on nature. We hope they will act as a valuable experiential learning field trips for your class.
CONTACT
Please contact VCT’s Programming department directly at vct.presents@vancouver.ca to confirm your class’s eligibility and attain the password for the student group ticketing page.
BUYING TICKETS
Once you've attained the password, group tickets can be purchased online via Ticketmaster. On the Ticketmaster page, please manually select the seats you would like to book for your class directly on the seating chart, rather than using the dropdown menu. The dropdown menu will only allow you to purchase up to 16 tickets at a time. When a seat has been selected, a check mark will appear on the seat.
Get in touch with us at vct.presents@vancouver.ca if you are having trouble purchasing your tickets - we would be happy to assist!
GETTING HERE
School Bus: School buses are permitted to park in the fire lane on Hamilton Street during the show and up to an hour before and after (from 10am to 1pm).
Public Transit: The Vancouver Playhouse (600 Hamilton Street) is located in the core of Downtown Vancouver and can be easily accessed by multiple modes of public transit. The theatre is a block away from the Stadium/Chinatown Skytrain Station (Expo Line) and a short walk from the Granville Skytrain Station (Expo Line) and Vancouver City Centre Skytrain Station (Canada Line). Nearby, there are stops for Bus Lines including: 005, 006, 019, 022, 240, 246, 250, 253, 257, and more.
PROGRAM SPONSORS
Thank you to The Hyatt, the Official Hotel Partner of VCT's 2024/25 National Geographic Live Season.
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia and the National Geographic Society.
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