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The Arts Center of Cannon County field trips make a lasting impression. Entering its 16th year, the School Matinee Program provides educational programming for over 15,000 students annually from a six county area. Utilizing volunteer adult and student performers, this unique program introduces students of all ages to what is many times their first formal arts experience.
How to schedule a visit for your school group:
Ordering is easy! Simply call The Arts Center of Cannon County at (615) 563-ARTS (2787) or 1-800-235-9073 (10:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Saturday) to reserve your seats. If you are on our mailing list you can simply fill out the form and mail it in. OR make your reservation by e-mail. It's fast and easy just send your reservation information to fieldtrips@artscenterofcc.com.
You will recieve all confirmations and updates by e-mail.
Announcing 2009/2010 School Matinee Season
Bambi, a life in the Woods
Adapted by James DeVita, Based on the book by Felix Saltern
A fascinating tale of a young deer growing up in the woods. Bambi discovers that growing up is not always easy. Through his trials he becomes the heir to the forest and learns that Earth's creatures are all dependent on each other.
November 10-12 & 17 -19
Students & Chaperones $3.00 Teachers FREE
9:00, 11:00, 12:30
Seussical the Musical
Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Music by Stephen Flaherty, Co-Conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty and Eric Idle.
Based on the beloved characters and stories of Dr. Seuss, this musical incorporates elements from at least 15 Dr. Seuss books and includes appearances by the Cat in the Hat and many more of his most famous characters. Seussical the Musical follows the adventures of Horton, and elephant who comes to understand that "a person's a person, no matter how small."
February 23-25 & March 2-4
Students & Chaperones $4.00 Teachers FREE
9:00, 11:00, 12:30
Amelia Earhart
by Kathryn Schultz Miller
Your heart takes flight as the thrilling story of Amelia Earhart unfolds. American culture is painted vividly with the headlines, music, styles and politics of the 1930s and 49s, and serves as a backdrop to Amelia's innermost thoughts as she flies across the Atlantic.
May 4-6 & 11-13
Students & Chaperones $3.00 Teachers FREE
9:00, 11:00, 12:30
High School Theatre
New to The Arts Center of Cannon County's Young at Art Series, the High School Theatre features shows designed for High School audiences.
My Fair Lady
by Alan Jay Lerner & Frederick Loewe
The musical that set the standard by which all others are measured. Join Henry Higgins as he tries to turn a Cockney flower girl into a "lady". With such unforgettable songs as "Wouldn't It Be Lovely?", "The Rain in Spain",and "I Could Have Danced All Night", it's no wonder everyone falls in love with Eliza Doolittle.
Perfect for high school Theatre, Music & English students, this classic musical based on Baernard Shaw's "Pygmalion" is the perfect opportunity to dig deeper into the world of theatre. This show will motivate your students to look into character development as well as speech and voice. Turn an experience in the theatre into an experience in the classroom!
October
Students & Chaperones $5.00 Teachers FREE
9:00 & 11:30
2010/2011 Sneak Peek
Our first school matinee of the school year will roll out in November. Just "follow the yellow brick road" to that wonderful
wonderful WIZARD OF OZ.
For High School students, we will be offering one performance of BLUE SKY BOYS in October. Part of our Stagedoor Series, BLUE SKY BOYS is a wacky and wonderful behind-the-scenes look at the men responsible for sending Americans to the moon. Beginning with JFK's famous challenge, a host of unlikely characters help the researchers to achieve dominance in outer space in this thrilling adventure full of surprises.
