The Children’s Performing Arts Series
2009-2010 Season
Garry Krinsky: Toying with Science
Tuesday, October 27
9:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
W.M. Turner Auditorium
Target Grades: K-12
9:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
W.M. Turner Auditorium
Target Grades: K-12
Join this zany new vaudevillian whose dynamic program combines circus skills, daring feats of
balance, mime, original music and audience involvement to explore gravity, leverage, fulcrums and
simple machines. Truly a unique learning experience!
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[PDF]study guide
[PDF]study guide
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Presented by ArtsPower
Monday, November 23
9:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
W.M. Turner Auditorium
Target Grades: 1-6
9:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
W.M. Turner Auditorium
Target Grades: 1-6
Laura Ingalls Wilder’s classic narratives have long inspired young people to discover their own pioneering spirit and
a love for America’s heartland. Now ArtsPower brings those stories to life in an engaging musical your students are sure to love!
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[PDF]study guide
[PDF]study guide
Nate the Great
Presented by Theatreworks USA
Wednesday, January 27
9:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
W.M. Turner Auditorium
Target Grades: K-4
9:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
W.M. Turner Auditorium
Target Grades: K-4
Join us for this new musical about teamwork and friendship starring Nate the Great, Marjorie Weinman Sharmat’s
beloved detective, as he uses all of his derring-do to locate his friend Annie’s missing painting.
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[PDF]study guide
[PDF]study guide
The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen
Presented by American Family Theater
Wednesday, April 21
9:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
W.M. Turner Auditorium
Target Grades: K-6
9:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
W.M. Turner Auditorium
Target Grades: K-6
This delightful musical version of the original Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale follows the story of Mera,
the Little Mermaid, who rescues Prince Edmond from the sea and then sacrifices her beautiful singing voice
for the chance to win his love.
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[PDF]study guide
[PDF]study guide
Freedom Train
Presented by Theatreworks USA
Tuesday, May 11
9:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
W.M. Turner Auditorium
Target Grades: 3-9
9:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
W.M. Turner Auditorium
Target Grades: 3-9
This inspirational musical about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad incorporates dance, dialogue
and period music to tell the thrilling story of self-sacrifice, dedication, and survival. Laced with warmth
and a sense of humor, it celebrates the human spirit.
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[PDF]study guide
[PDF]study guide
Children’s Performing Arts Series tickets are $6 for individuals and $5 per person for groups of 20 or more. Season tickets are $24 each. Tickets go on sale Aug. 17.
For ticket information, call 936.468.6407 or 888.240.ARTS