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The Arts Center of Cannon County field trips make a lasting impression. Entering its 15th year, the School Matinee Program provides educational programming for over 15,000 students annually from a seven 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. We have begun a new emailing 

  system in which you recieve Arts Center updates via email and you can email your reservation to us.  If

  you would like to be a part of this group please email tara@artscenterofcc.com and write "teacher 

  email" in the subject line.  If you would like to be added to our regular mailing list please type "school 

  brochure" in the subject line.  And of course you can sign up for both!

 

 

Announcing!

The 2008/2009 Young at Art Season:

           Tickets for the 2008/2009 season are on sale NOW!

                                 

The Emperor's New Clothes

A play by Greg Atkins, based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen

The Emperor finds out that clothes do not really “make the man” when he is duped by two schemers who say they can make a suit that can only be seen by those who are intelligent. A delightful, funny re-telling of one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most popular fairy tales.

School Show Dates:Nov. 11- 20, 2008

Times: 9:00, 11:00, 12:30

Price: $3 for Students & Chaperones, Teachers FREE

Public Performances: Nov. 15, 2008 at 2:00pm & Nov. 22, 2008 at 2:00pm

Price: Adults $5, Students $3

 

 

The Velveteen Rabbit

A play by Phil Grecian, based on the book by Margery Williams

This classic story takes us back to the nursery with a boy and his velveteen rabbit. Although the rabbit is not new or shiny, the boy loves him best. Join the velveteen rabbit in his pursuit of what it means to be real & really love.

School Show Dates: February 24-26 & March 3-5, 2009

Times: 9:00, 11:00, 12:30

Price: $3 for Students & Chaperones, Teachers FREE

Public Performances: Feb. 27 at 7:30pm & Feb. 28, 2009 at 2:00pm

Price: Adults $5, Students $3

 

Number the Stars

Adapted by Dr. Douglas W. Larche, based on the book by Lois Lowry a National Best Seller and winner of the Newberry Award and the American Library Association Book of the Year

During the German occupation of Denmark in World War II, Danish freedom fighters of all ages risked everything in daring attempts to rescue the Jewish population.   In this stirring new play, young Anne Marie and Kirsti face their fears as they try to help their friend Ellen escape to Sweden safely.

School Show Dates: May 5-14, 2009

Times: 9:00, 11:00, 12:30

Price: $3 for Students & Chaperones, Teachers FREE

Public Performances: May 8, 2009 at 7:30pm & May 9, 2009 at 2:00pm

Price: Adults $5, Students $3

 

We hope that as the 2008/2009 matinee season begins that you find our selection of plays exciting and educational.  We are constantly striving to make your field trip to The Arts Center a pleasant one and as always, the earlier we recieve your reservations, the better.  We have begun a new emailing system in which you can email your reservation to The Arts Center.  If you would like to be on this list please email tara@artscenterofcc.com and write "teacher email" in the subject line.  

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