 School Series
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and educational shows your students are scheduled to attend. These
shows are available to the public and reservations are required and
can be made on a first come, first served basis by contacting the
box office (740) 383-2101.
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| Miss Nelson Is Missing
Omaha Theatre Co. for Young People
Grades K-3
Monday, October 18, 2004
Adapted by Joan Cushing from the book by Harry
Allard and James Marshall. The kids in Room 207 take advantage
of their teacher’s good nature until she disappears, and
they are faced with the stern and mysterious substitute Miss
Viola Swamp. What happened to Miss Nelson? Find
out if the kids of Room 207 ever get back their beloved Miss
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| Junie B. Jones
TheatreworksUSA
Grades 1-3
Tuesday, December 7, 2004
Adapted by Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich from
books by Barbara Park. This musical production is based on the
tales of first grader Junie B. Jones. It’s brand new and
filled with singing and dancing. Sharing glimpses from
her Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal, Junie B. offers up
loads of fun for everyone!
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| Bunnicula
Omaha Theatre Co. for Young People
Grades 3-4
Monday, January 24, 2005
Adapted by John Klein from the book by Deborah
and James Howe. Don’t miss this hilarious musical play!
Harold the dog and Chester the cat are on a quest for truth
about the newest Monroe family pet, Bunnicula. They are
convinced this bunny is not the cute family pet he seems. |
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| The
Civil War
TheatreworksUSA
Grades 4-7
Friday, January 28, 2005
The Civil War: The South Carolina Black Regiment
is an all new musical production created to help young people
fully appreciate the dramatic story of how black Americans gained
the right to fight for their own freedom and that of their entire
country during the nation’s Civil War. The play
brings to life the awe-inspiring actions of slaves who were
not even legally allowed to read, yet they eventually helped
to rewrite America’s history. |
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Peter Rabbit
Bits ‘N Pieces Giant Puppet Theatre
Grades K-2
Thursday, April 7, 2005
This musical adaptation of the classic children’s
tale is true to story when Peter, the mischievous, independent
adventurer wonders into the forbidden garden of Farmer McGregor.
The chase is on and Peter learns the hard way that, “It
is better to be good than bad!” Giant body puppets
help tell this timeless tale.
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| Central Ohio Symphony
Orchestra (COSO)
Grades 4-5
April 21, 2005 1:00 p.m. only
COSO, which is based in Delaware, OH, is an outstanding
professional orchestra that performs in Gray Chapel on the Ohio
Wesleyan University campus. The group will perform short
selections that will hold the interest of the students. This
performance will also feature the Palace Wurlitzer organ as
it mimics the sounds of each instrument in the symphony. |
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