Discovery: Filmmaker Bob Poole
Feb 2, 2026
1 Hour
No Intermission
Victoria Theatre
Description
This show is part of our Discovery Series, which presents weekday field trips for area schools to experience carefully selected shows designed to enhance curriculum connections throughout various subject areas. If you are not purchasing tickets for a school or homeschool, please click here to explore our Children’s Theatre programming.
Join Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Bob Poole for a breathtaking journey into the world of elephants. Raised in Kenya, Bob has spent a lifetime filming and following these intelligent giants. With stunning footage from his latest projects — including research on elephant communication — Bob shares incredible stories from the field. From having his vehicle crushed to embedding with rangers, he’s witnessed the full spectrum of elephant life, filming births and battles. After decades of experience working with National Geographic, BBC, and PBS, Bob brings audiences face-to-face with the world’s most extraordinary land animals.
Created and performed by Bob Poole. This talk is part of the Vital Impacts Student Speaker Series, presented in collaboration with Changemaker Talent. These compelling talks blend storytelling with award-winning imagery to bring to life the biodiversity crisis and the people and programs working toward a sustainable future.
RESOURCES
Download The Photographer Ami Vitale Resource Guide
Download The Filmmaker Bob Poole Resource Guide
Download The Visual Checklist
Download The Written Checklist
CORE SUBJECT AREAS
Fine Arts
Science
Social & Emotional Learning
Age Recommendation
Best for grades 4th-12th!
Accessibility
We recognize that the heart of an arts organization will always be the people we bring together and experiences we share.
This performance will be sign interpreted and/or audio described upon request. Indicate your need for interpreted and/or audio description on your Ticket Request form, or by calling 937-637-8267 or emailing discovery@daytonlive.org no later than FIVE weeks before the performance. Understand that while we will make every effort to make reasonable accommodations, certain requests may not be able to be honored.
For detailed accessibility information, including seating, audio, and sign interpretation please visit our Discovery Performance Policies and Accessibility pages.
Ticket Information
HOW TO REQUEST TICKETS
Just click the “BUY TICKETS” button below to request your tickets! You’ll be taken to the Discovery Ticket Request Form.
If you are submitting your request within 48 hours of the performance, we cannot guarantee seats.
If you’d like to request ticket or transportation scholarship assistance, visit our Discovery Series Scholarships page.
Discovery
937-637-8267
Plus service fees. Prices subject to change.
