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Wayne Theatre announces 2016-17 Arts Education Series

Chris Graham

wayne theatreA passion for the performing arts can begin at an early age. The Arts Education performances at the Wayne Theatre in Waynesboro offer the opportunity to experience live performing arts.

The mission of this program is to present the best educational theater that engages children in meaningful ways, complements school curricula, and cultivates appreciation of the performing arts.

Study guides are available for most performances.

The Wayne Theatre is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Virginia Commission for the Arts.

 

2016-17 Arts Education Series schedule

  • September 22: Johnny Peers and the Muttville Comix
  • October 7: Pete the Cat
  • October 21: Acrobats of Cirque-tacular
  • November 16: Legend of Sleepy Hollow
  • December 19: Twas the Night Before Christmas
  • February 10: The Teacher from the Black Lagoon
  • March 9: Alexander Who Is Not… Going to Move
  • March 14: The Lightning Thief
  • March 27: Miss Nelson is Missing!
  • April 11: Lyle Lyle Crocodile
  • April 24: The House at Pooh Corner
  • TBA: Barefoot Puppets

For more information, please call 540-943-9999 or visit waynetheatre.org/arts-education-program.

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Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].

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