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.

Tickets are $6-$8 for students, Teachers and Bus drivers are free with groups of 10 or more.

In partnership with:

Center for Diversity Education
and Theatre UNCA

Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart

Mike Wiley Production

November 16, 2007
10:00am & 12:00pm
Grades 4-8
Celebrate the 60th anniversary of a baseball legend with this interactive, one-man show about Robinson’s heroic role in integrating our national pastime. Click here for Study Guide.

Songs and Stories of Latin America

Felix Pitre, TheatreWorks USA

January 29, 2008
10:00am & 12:00pm
Grades 4-6
Felix Pitre brings to life the culture of Latin America with puppetry, stories, songs, instruments and dance, performed in English interwoven with Spanish words and phrases. Click here for Study Guide.

A Guided Tour of JULIUS CAESAR

Aquila Theatre Company

Febuary 8, 2008

10:00 am
Grades 6 and up

A masterful fast-paced journey through Shakespeare’s historical tragedy detailing the conspiracy against the Roman dictator, his assassination and its aftermath.

TIRED SOULS: The Montgomery Bus Boycott

Mike Wiley Productions

March 6, 2008
10:00am & 12:00pm
Grades 6-12
A moving play that documents nearly a dozen of the hundreds of men and women who stood up to segregation, held tight to their bus money and walked for freedom for 381 days.

The TEMPEST

UNCA/Diana Wortham Theatre

April 9, 2008
10:00am & 7:00pm
Grades 6 and up

A magical, hour-long production of Shakespeare’s fantastical romance intertwines puppetry and object theatre with actors to recreate Prospero’s world.

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PETER AND THE WOLF

Carolina Ballet

April 15, 2008
10:00am & 12 noon
Grades 3-5

A free show offered through the NC Arts Council cARTwheels program and Diana Wortham Theatre. A high-quality, fully-staged production that explores classical ballet and classical music in the perfect format for elementary age students. Bus stipends available.

Click here to access the Peter and The Wolf study guide for educators and the study guide for students.