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Romeo & Juliet lying down with words written beneath them like a canvas.

ROMEO AND JULIET
October 27-29 · Monday through Wednesday at 10:30am
PERSSON HALL
Performance Length: 90 minutes
Recommended Grade Levels: 9-12
Suggested Curricula: Language Arts, Theater

Standards: ELA.912.F, ELA.912.R, ELA.912.C, ELA.912.V, TH.912.C, TH.912.S, TH.912.O, TH.912.H, TH.912.F 

The timeless tale of star-crossed love is brought to life in this professional, 90-minute production. When two young lovers lock eyes across a crowded dance floor, their hearts are forever bound. But can their love survive the feud that has torn apart their rival families? Romeo and Juliet is a wonderful introduction to Shakespeare’s masterful writing and storytelling. 

Actors on stage excited and celebrating.

MADDI’S FRIDGE
October 30-31 · Thursday and Friday at 10am and 11:30am
PERSSON HALL
Performance Length: 45 minutes
Recommended Grade Levels: 1-6
Suggested Curricula: Performing Arts, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, SLL

Standards: TH.1.C, TH.1.S, TH.1.O, TH.1.H, TH.1.F, ELA.1.F, ELA.1.R, ELA.1.C, ELA.1.V, SC.1.L, TH.2.C, TH.2.S, TH.2.O, TH.2.H, TH.2.F, ELA.2.F, ELA.2.R, ELA.2.C, ELA.2.V, SC.2.L, TH.3.C, TH.3.S, TH.3.O, TH.3.H, TH.3.F, ELA.3.F, ELA.3.R, ELA.3.C, ELA.3.V, SC.3.L, TH.4.C, TH.4.S, TH.4.O, TH.4.H, TH.4.F, ELA.4.F, ELA.4.R, ELA.4.C, ELA.4.V, SC.4.L, TH.5.C, TH.5.S, TH.5.O, TH.5.H, TH.5.F, ELA.5.F, ELA.5.R, ELA.5.C, ELA.5.V, SS.5.A, TH.68.C, TH.68.S, TH.68.O, TH.68.H, TH.68.F, ELA.68.F, ELA.68.R, ELA.68.C, ELA.68.V, SC.68.L 

Maddi and Sofia are best friends who share everything—except for one secret. When Sofia learns that Maddi has no food at home, Maddi makes her promise to keep it quiet. But when Sofia tries to help by sneaking food into her backpack, she discovers that good intentions don’t always go as planned. Based on Lois Brandt’s book, this heartfelt and humorous play explores friendship, empathy, and the challenges of doing the right thing. 

Man in Native American wear holding a drum

DREAMCATCHER: WALKER BETWEEN WORLDS
November 3-5 · Monday through Wednesday at 10am and 11:30am
PERSSON HALL
Performance Length: One hour
Recommended Grade Levels: 2-5
Suggested Curricula: Social Studies, Language Arts, SLL, Art

Standards: SS.2.A, SS.2.G, ELA.2.F, ELA.2.R, ELA.2.C, ELA.2.V, VA.2.C, VA.2.S, VA.2.O, VA.2.H, VA.2.F, SS.3.A, SS.3.G, ELA.3.F, ELA.3.R, ELA.3.C, ELA.3.V, VA.3.C, VA.3.S, VA.3.O, VA.3.H, VA.3.F, SS.4.A, SS.4.G, ELA.4.F, ELA.4.R, ELA.4.C, ELA.4.V, VA.4.C, VA.4.S, VA.4.O, VA.4.H, VA.4.F 

Dreamcatcher is a gathering of traditional Native American wonder tales and magical adventures told with an original and personal perspective. Listen with the heart of a child, the mind of an elder, and the soul of a warrior and you too will walk the path to other places and other times. 

Actors in colorful clothing in a pretend classroom setting
Photo: Jeremy Daniel

ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST & FRIENDS
November 17-19 · Monday through Wednesday at 10am and 11:30am
RINKER PLAYHOUSE
Performance Length: One hour
Recommended Grade Levels: K-4
Suggested Curricula: Language Arts, Science

Standards: ELA.K.F, ELA.K.R, ELA.K.C, ELA.K.V, ELA.1.F, ELA.1.R, ELA.1.C, ELA.1.V, ELA.2.F, ELA.2.R, ELA.2.C, ELA.2.V, ELA.3.F, ELA.3.R, ELA.3.C, ELA.3.V, ELA.4.F, ELA.4.R, ELA.4.C, ELA.4.V, SC.K.L, SC.K.P, SC.K.E, SC.K.N, SC.1.L, SC.1.P, SC.1.E, SC.1.N, SC.2.L, SC.2.P, SC.2.E, SC.2.N, SC.3.L, SC.3.P, SC.3.E, SC.3.N, SC.4.L, SC.4.P, SC.4.E, SC.4.N 

Ms. Greer’s classroom includes three inquisitive out-of-the-box thinkers.
Rosie Revere has big dreams. Iggy Peck has a relentless passion for
architecture. And Ada Twist’s curiosity can lead her to solve any problem.
Based on the books Rosie Revere, Engineer; Iggy Peck, Architect; and
Ada Twist Scientist by Andrea Beaty. This STEM-fueled musical features
excellent role models for young scientists.

man smiling with arms widely stretched to the side Text reads: Uncle Jumbo

UNCLE JUMBO
December 1-5 · Monday through Friday at 10am and 11:30am
PERSSON HALL
Performance Length: One hour
Recommended Grade Levels: K-3
Suggested Curricula: Music, Science, Language Arts, SLL

Standards: MU.K.C, MU.K.S, MU.K.O, MU.K.H, MU.K.F, SC.K.L, ELA.K.F, ELA.K.R, ELA.K.C, ELA.K.V, MU.1.C, MU.1.S, MU.1.O, MU.1.H, MU.1.F,  SC.1.L, ELA.1.F, ELA.1.R, ELA.1.C, ELA.1.V, MU.2.C, MU.2.S, MU.2.O, MU.2.H, MU.2.F, SC.2.L, ELA.2.F, ELA.2.R, ELA.2.C, ELA.2.V, MU.3.C, MU.3.S, MU.3.O, MU.3.H, MU.3.F, SC.3.L, ELA.3.F, ELA.3.R, ELA.3.C, ELA.3.V 

Uncle Jumbo, a Grammy-nominated artist, delivers heartwarming performances filled with positive messages that inspire kids to dream big and follow their passions. His concerts feature songs from his Taste the Sky and Garden Groove albums, encouraging joy, connection, kindness, and well-being through uplifting tunes and fun dance-alongs. 

One man dancing in a suit while the other plays the vioin

THE JUST AND THE BLIND
December 18 · Thursday 10:30am
RINKER PLAYHOUSE
Performance Length: One hour
Recommended Grade Levels: 9-12
Suggested Curricula: Language Arts, Resiliency (SLL), Responsible Decision-Making (SLL)
Standards: ELA.912.F, ELA.912.R, ELA.912.C, ELA.912.V 

Poignant and pressing, The Just and The Blind illuminates the unseen and under-heard experiences of incarcerated youth and the realities their families face. Spoken word artist Marc Bamuthi Joseph (BAMUTHI) joins forces with long-time collaborator composer/violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) to explore themes of racial profiling, sentencing and the prison-industrial complex from the perspective of fathers of Black and Brown children.   

Actors on stage in a make believe car ,looking off into the distance

HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY
January 20-23 · Tuesday through Friday at 10am and 11:30am
PERSSON HALL
Performance Length: One hour
Recommended Grade Levels: 3-6
Suggested Curricula: Music, Social Studies

Standards: MU.3.C, MU.3.S, MU.3.O, MU.3.H, MU.3.F, SS.3.A, SS.3.CG, SS.3.AA, MU.4.C, MU.4.S, MU.4.O, MU.4.H, MU.4.F, SS.4.A, SS.4.CG, SS.4.AA, MU.5.C, MU.5.S, MU.5.O, MU.5.H, MU.5.F, SS.5.A, SS.5.CG, SS.5.AA, MU.68.C, MU.68.S, MU.68.O, MU.68.H, MU.68.F, SS.68.A, SS.68.CG, SS.68.AA 

Jayden is stuck in detention with a book about Congressman John Lewis, but he thinks that history has nothing to teach him. Together we go on a musical journey through the decades that shows how the heroes in the Civil Rights movement inspired young John Lewis to protest injustice and get into ‘good trouble.’ As John meets Rosa Parks and Dr. King and ultimately becomes a leader and American hero himself, Jayden learns how he too can take a stand. 

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THE REMEMBER BALLOONS
October 28-30 · Tuesday through Thursday at 10am and 11:30am
RINKER PLAYHOUSE
Performance Length: One hour
Recommended Grade Levels: 2-6
Suggested Curricula: Language Arts, SLL, Theater, Dance

Standards: ELA.2.F, ELA.2.R, ELA.2.C, ELA.2.V, TH.2.C, TH.2.S, TH.2.O, TH.2.H, TH.2.F, DA.2.C, DA.2.S, DA.2.O, DA.2.H, DA.2.F, ELA.3.F, ELA.3.R, ELA.3.C, ELA.3.V, TH.3.C, TH.3.S, TH.3.O, TH.3.H, TH.3.F, DA.3.C, DA.3.S, DA.3.O, DA.3.H, DA.3.F, ELA.4.F, ELA.4.R, ELA.4.C, ELA.4.V, TH.4.C, TH.4.S, TH.4.O, TH.4.H, TH.4.F, DA.4.C, DA.4.S, DA.4.O, DA.4.H, DA.4.F, ELA.5.F, ELA.5.R, ELA.5.C, ELA.5.V, TH.5.C, TH.5.S, TH.5.O, TH.5.H, TH.5.F, DA.5.C, DA.5.S, DA.5.O, DA.5.H, DA.5.F, ELA.68.F, ELA.68.R, ELA.68.C, ELA.68.V, TH.68.C, TH.68.S, TH.68.O, TH.68.H, TH.68.F, DA.68.C, DA.68.S, DA.68.O, DA.68.H, DA.68.F 

The Remember Balloons is a heartwarming intergenerational tale that embraces the beauty of sharing memories while delicately addressing memory loss. James’s Grandpa treasures his balloons, each representing cherished memories—his wedding with Grandma, a fishing trip with James. When the balloons begin to drift away, James is devastated until he discovers he can share those balloons one by one. 

Photo of a choir performing.

TONALITY: AMERICA WILL BE
November 3 · Monday at 10:30am
RINKER PLAYHOUSE
Performance Length: One hour
Suggested Curricula: Civics, Music  

This concert, which features the band and chorus, explores the idea of America as a beacon of hope, while also acknowledging difficult issues that have been overlooked in that portrayal. The program includes a diverse range of musical styles, from orchestral masterworks to Broadway musicals, and features a 65-member Concert Band and a 29-member Soldiers’ Chorus.   

 

2 actresses on stage dancing behind each other.

A MITZVAH FOR DAISY
November 10-14 • Monday through Friday at 10am and 11:30am
November 11 performance is for Independent Schools only
PERSSON HALL
Performance Length: One hour
Recommended Grade Levels: K-2
Suggested Curricula: Character Education, Language Arts, Life Music, Resiliency (SLL), Theater 

Standards: ELA.K.R.1.1, ELA.K.R.1.3, ELA.1.R.1.1, ELA.1.R.1.2, MU.K.C.2.1, MU.K.O.1.1, MU.1.C.1.4, MU.2.F.2.1, TH.K.C.1.1, TH.1.C.1.1, TH.2.C.1.1, TH.K.C.1, TH.1.C.1, TH.2.C.1 

When Daisy’s human mom rescues Mitzvah the dog from a kennel, Daisy’s not a happy cat.  And though they fight like, well, cats and dogs, a life-changing illness makes them all see what is possible when love is not just something you feel, but something you do.   

Actor on stage with a puppet bird in a kitchen

MAEBELLE’S SUITCASE (LA MALETA DE MAEBELLE)
November 17-21 · Monday through Friday at 10am and 11:30am
PERSSON HALL
Performance Length: One hour
Recommended Grade Levels: K-6
Suggested Curricula: Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, SLL

Standards: ELA.K.F, ELA.K.R, ELA.K.C, ELA.K.V, SC.K.L, SS.K.G, ELA.1.F, ELA.1.R, ELA.1.C, ELA.1.V, SC.1.L, SS.1.G, ELA.2.F, ELA.2.R, ELA.2.C, ELA.2.V, SC.2.L, SS.2.G, ELA.3.F, ELA.3.R, ELA.3.C, ELA.3.V, SC.3.L, SS.3.G, ELA.4.F, ELA.4.R, ELA.4.C, ELA.4.V, SC.4.L, SS.4.G, ELA.5.F, ELA.5.R, ELA.5.C, ELA.5.V, SC.5.L, SS.5.G, ELA.68.F, ELA.68.R, ELA.68.C, ELA.68.V, SC.68.P, SS.68.G 

A bilingual adaptation of a beloved Reading Rainbow picture book. Maebelle lives in her treehouse and is an incredible hat maker. She’s been working hard ahead of the town’s annual hat contest when she befriends Binkle, a bird with a migration dilemma. He’s trying to carry too much on his flight south for the winter! As Maebelle generously offers her cherished suitcase from her own migration from Colombia, they delve into profound reflections on the significance of our possessions and memories. Through laughter and tears, Maebelle and Binkle help each other discover the beauty of remembrance and the liberating power of letting go. 

Actors on stage smiling in brown reindeer-like outfits

REINDEER GAMES
December 8-10 · Monday through Wednesday at 10am and 11:30am
PERSSON HALL
Performance Length: 50 minutes
Recommended Grade Levels: K-5
Suggested Curricula: Language Arts

Standards: ELA.K.F, ELA.K.R, ELA.K.C, ELA.K.V, ELA.1.F, ELA.1.R, ELA.1.C, ELA.1.V, ELA.2.F, ELA.2.R, ELA.2.C, ELA.2.V, ELA.3.F, ELA.3.R, ELA.3.C, ELA.3.V, ELA.4.F, ELA.4.R, ELA.4.C, ELA.4.V, ELA.5.F, ELA.5.R, ELA.5.C, ELA.5.V 

Come on down! YOU are the next contestant on Reindeer Games! Join in on the Holiday fun…game-show style! This interactive experience allows audiences to participate in holiday-themed games, songs, and commercials featuring Santa’s four-hoofed sleigh team as both hosts and contestants. Experience laughs, merrymaking, and holiday cheer as we put our hooves to the test to see who can win the Reindeer Games! 

Two actors on stage in colorful outfits taking a selfie together

HARE AND TORTOISE
January 12-14, 16 · Monday through Wednesday and Friday 10am and 11:30am
PERSSON HALL
Performance Length: One hour
Recommended Grade Levels:  K-3
Suggested Curricula: Language Arts, Music, Science

Standards: ELA.K.F, ELA.K.R, ELA.K.C, ELA.K.V, MU.K.C, MU.K.S, MU.K.O, MU.K.H, MU.K.F, SC.K.L, ELA.1.F, ELA.1.R, ELA.1.C, ELA.1.V, MU.1.C, MU.1.S, MU.1.O, MU.1.H, MU.1.F, SC.1.L, ELA.2.F, ELA.2.R, ELA.2.C, ELA.2.V, MU.2.C, MU.2.S, MU.2.O, MU.2.H, MU.2.F, SC.2.L, ELA.3.F, ELA.3.R, ELA.3.C, ELA.3.V, MU.3.C, MU.3.S, MU.3.O, MU.3.H, MU.3.F, SC.3.L 

Two unlikely friends — the speedy, confident Hare and the calm, steady Tortoise — meet for the greatest race on Earth. A race filled with suspense, surprises, and a nail-biting, medal-winning finish. Ready… Steady… Is it time to GO? This playful and imaginative adaptation of Aesop’s classic fable is brought to life on stage in a vibrant performance. With three talented actors-musicians and a whole lot of energy, the story unfolds across the seasons — from the blossoming days of sunny spring through to the icy sparkle of winter. This heartwarming tale explores patience, friendship, and what it means to grow up.