Diana Wortham Theatre presents a special series of school shows designed to compliment classroom curriculum. Serving over 5,000 students and educators every season, the School Show Series features first-rate performances, detailed study guides designed by educators, and post-show question and answer sessions. For tickets or more information call Rae Geoffrey at 828-257-4544 x307 or email rae@dwtheatre.com. You may also download an order form.

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Tickets are $6-$10 for students, Teachers and Bus drivers are free with groups of 10 or more.

The Y.E.S. (Youth Education Scholarship) Fund provides need-based scholarships to cover the cost of admission for students and schools. To learn more about the fund or to apply click here.

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2009-2010 YOUNG AUDIENCES SERIES

Diana Wortham Theatre & Theatre UNCA present

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH

September 30, October 1 & 2, 2009

10:00 AM

Recommended for Grades 2-5

Curriculum Connections: Literature Based, Communication & Language Arts, Science, Music

Orphan James Henry Trotter lives with his two revolting relatives, Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker. Made to do all the housework while his hideous Aunties argue about who is the most beautiful, he becomes the loneliest boy in the whole world. Then, one day, an old man passes by their ramshackle house and brings some marvelous magic into James’ life. Suddenly, James finds an ENORMOUS peach growing in his yard containing talking insects – and his remarkable journey begins!

WAR OF THE WORLDS

L.A. Theatreworks

October 20, 2009

10:00 AM

Recommended for Grades 6-12

The War of the Worlds, written in 1898 by H.G. Wells, is a fictional account of a Martian invasion in London. Most famous for Orson Welles Mercury Theatre on the Air 1938 radio broadcast, which presented the story as a series of news bulletins happening in New Jersey and New York, The War of the Worlds broadcast launched the country into panic, as listeners begin to believe the alien invasion of the story to be real. The L.A. Theatre Works production is a stage adaptation of the 1938 radio broadcast.

MOMIX “Remix”

November 18, 2009

10:00 AM

Recommended for all ages 

The world renowned MOMIX company of uncannily athletic dancers presents a collection of figments of the imagination of Moses Pendleton that are unpredictable, sometimes bizarre and notoriously out of this world. Don’t miss this chance to see MOMIX in a surreal journey through their unique universe of movement featuring the most striking images from over 25 years of work.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Theatreworks USA

December 15, 2009

10:00 AM and 12:00 PM

Recommended for Grades 1-8

Curriculum Connections: Literature Based, Communication & Language Arts, Social Studies, Music, Relationships & Family

Tis the season for merriment and fun! Catch the holiday spirit with Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and all the rest in this heartwarming musical based on the Dickens’ classic.

RUNT OF THE LITTER

Off Broadway Booking

January 15, 2010

10:00 AM

Curriculum Connections: Literature Based, Communication & Language Arts, Social Studies, Music, Relationships & Family

Empower and inspire your students with this special performance! Bo Eason’s semi-autobiographical solo play tells the powerful story of his determination to defeat the odds and achieve a professional football career as a safety for the Houston Oilers. As Eason leads students through his extraordinary tale, he also details his 21-day program designed to help young adults “attack their dreams” and achieve their goals.  

TALES OF A FOURTH GRADE NOTHING

Theatreworks USA

February 3, 2010

10:00 AM and 12:00 PM

Recommended for Grades 1-5

Curriculum Connections: Literature Based, Communication & Language Arts, Relationships & Family
 
Nine-year-old Peter Hatcher's life would be sweet if it weren't for Fudge, his toddler terror of a brother. Fudge seems to get away with everything, whether he's throwing a tantrum at the shoe store, acting like a bird on the jungle gym and knocking out his two front teeth, or scribbling all over Peter's homework. Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing captures all the humor, sibling rivalry and elementary school angst of Judy Blume's novel.

AS YOU LIKE IT

Aquila Theatre Company

February 8, 2010
10:00 AM
Recommended for Grades 6-12

A rare opportunity! Treat your students to a full-length version of one of Shakespeare’s most famous comedies performed by the incomparable Aquila Theatre Company. Follow the heroine Rosalind through the forest of Arden as she searches for safety and finds romance along the way.

FOUR SCORE AND SEVEN YEARS AGO

Artspower

February 19, 2010

10:00 AM and 12:00 PM

Recommended for Grades  3-8

Curriculum Connections: Family Relationships, Historical, Language/Communications Skills, Multi-Cultural, Music, Values-Based

To Lemuel, an escaped slave from Georgia, life in Gettysburg is everything he dreamed it would be. However, when he unexpectedly befriends Jacob, a young Confederate soldier, his ideas about the North, the South and freedom are challenged. The two men of different races and on different sides of the Civil War have much to teach each other about bravery and loyalty in this patriotic and inspiring musical.

Presented in association with

Asheville and the Civil War Downtown Walking Tours will be offered for groups of 10 - 15 ($2.00 student rate). The 30 minute tour includes the local story of enslaved people, slave owners, confederate and union soldiers, battles, monuments, and more.

NICHOLAS LEICHTER DANCE

February 26, 2010

10:00 AM

Recommended for all ages

Visual and visceral, intimate and grand, insistent and intertwined, choreographer Nicholas Leichter and his passionate company engage audiences in emotional dialogue through innovative dancing that fuses traditional with contemporary styles. Students will enjoy 50 minutes of performance followed by a question and answer period with the dancers.

CLICK, CLACK, MOO

Theatreworks USA

March 31, 2010

10:00 AM and 12:00 PM

Recommended for Grades preK - 4

Curriculum Connections: Literature Based, Communication & Language Arts, Music, Current Issues, Relationships & Family

All day long Farmer Brown hears "click clack moo, clickety clackety moo..." The cows are typing and protesting their working conditions! A hilariously "moo-ving" new musical about negotiation and compromise, based on the Caldecott Honor Book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin.