The sleuth is on the case in The Amazing Food Detective  - an interactive play that helps young students understand the importance of a healthy diet and exercise.  Kaiser Permanente’s troupe of professional actor-educators engage students in grades K-3 as they demonstrate why some foods make you feel tired and sick, and others make you feel energized and healthy.

Developed in partnership with health experts, schools and health organizations, The Amazing Food Detective presents age-appropriate health messages, including the need to:  drink water, eat five colorful fruits and veggies every day, get away from the TV or computer, play hard at something you like to do, and eat the foods that help your mood, your learning and your energy.

Following the performance, the actor-educators lead the students in activities designed to reinforce the play’s messages and that incorporate movement, role-playing and problem solving.

This hour long program is free to schools and youth groups along Colorado’s Front Range – from Longmont to Colorado Springs.  Teacher and student guides are provided. 

A minimum audience size of 100 and a maximum of 350 are recommended, a minimum ceiling height of 15 feet and a 30- x 30-foot flat floor are required for the performance space.  (This does not include audience seating.)  This program is not suited for an auditorium or stage.  1 hour is needed for set-up and 1 hour is needed to take down the set. 

For information call 303-344-7259.

Kids can call 1-877-KIDS-SPY (1-877-543-7779) for fun and healthy messages from The Amazing Food Detective and the show's cast of characters.