Fox Cities P.A.C. Sets 2016-17 Education Series
By: Tyler Peterson Apr. 22, 2016
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center revealed the 2016-17 Bemis Company Education Series last night to a group of educators from throughout Northeast Wisconsin. The series of daytime performances is comprised of titles that connect with PreK-12 grade curriculum. Highlights include Bill Blagg's The Science of Magic, Mad River Theater Works' Everybody's Hero: The Jackie Robinson Story and Theatreworks USA Production of Pete the Cat.
"This season we are celebrating the voices of community and culture," said Fox Cities P.A.C. Director of Programming and Community Engagement Amy Gosz. "We will explore the many voices that make up our community and the impact various cultures have on shaping the world we live in today. These stories are shared through unique arts experiences and imaginative performances that tie directly back into lessons being learned in classrooms throughout Northeast Wisconsin."
The Bemis Company Education Series is a cornerstone of the Center's mission and is designed specifically to meet Wisconsin Academic Standards for students in grades PreK-12. Performances are selected for their connection to classroom curriculum, current classroom topics and ability to engage students through various art forms. The Center provides study guides and resource materials for all performances and coordinates classroom workshops whenever possible. Ticket prices are subsidized at $5-$7 through Annual Partner support and scholarship tickets are available to students in need of financial assistance. The series annually draws 23,000 students from the Fox Cities and throughout Northeast Wisconsin.
Reservations for the 2016-17 Bemis Company Education Series are available to public and private schools, state licensed family or group child care centers and state-registered home schools. Reservations may be made by calling (920) 730-3726 or at foxcitiespac.com/educators.
The 2016-17 Bemis Company Education Series features:
Artistic Adventures
Presented in partnership with the Fox Cities Building for the Arts and the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra
Part 1: Fox Cities Building for the Arts; Sept.- Oct., 2016
Part 2: Fox Cities P.A.C.; Monday, March 20, 2017 at 12:30 p.m.
Suggested for grades 2-5
Package: $7
The Havana Cuba All-Stars: The Asere Friendship Tour
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016 at 9:30 a.m.
Suggested for grades 6-12
Seats: $5
Community Partner: Schneider Foundation
Theatreworks USA production of
Click, Clack, Moo
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016 at 9:30 a.m.
Suggested for grades PreK-3
Seats: $5
Community Partners: Johnson Bank/Johnson Insurance and Michiels Fox Banquets Rivertyme Catering
A Christmas Carol
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 9:30 a.m.
Suggested for grades 4-12
Seats: $7
Community Partners: Associated Bank and Robert & Patricia Endries Family Foundation, Ltd.
Theatreworks USA production of
Pete the Cat
Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Suggested for grades PreK-2
Seats: $5
Community Partners: Seifert Family and United Paper Corporation
Spectrum Dance Theater
Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 at 12:30 p.m.
Suggested for grades 7-12
Seats: $5
Community Partner: Mary A. Strange
Everybody's Hero: The Jackie Robinson Story
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Suggested for grades 4-8
Seats: $5
Community Partners: Bergstrom Automotive and Menasha Corporation Foundation Vienna Boys Choir: Smile
Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 at 12:30 p.m.
Suggested for grades 2-12
Seats: $5
Community Partners: O.C. & Pat Boldt and Willis Towers Watson
Shaolin Warriors: The Legend Continues
Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 12:30 p.m.
Suggested for grades 7-12
Seats: $5
Community Partners: Grant Thornton LLP and Great Northern Corporation
Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 9:30 a.m.
Suggested for grades 5-12
Seats: $5
Community Partners: Hand to Shoulder Center of Wisconsin and Woodward Radio Group Dallas Children's Theater's production of
John Steptoe' s
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters - An African Tale
Adapted for the Stage by Karen Abbott; Music & Lyrics by S-Ankh Rasa
Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Suggested for grades 1-6
Seats: $5
Community Partner: Chuck & Barb Merry
Young Audiences New York's Literature to Life Stage Presentation of
Fahrenheit 451
By Ray Bradbury
Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Suggested for grades 8-12
Seats: $5
Community Partner: Thomas & Linda Grow/JETA Corporation
Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Play!
Friday, April 7, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Suggested for grades PreK-3
Seats: $5
Community Partner: Kaldas Center for Fertility, Surgery & Pregnancy S.C.
ArtPower's Production of
Anne of Green Gables
Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 9:30 a.m.
Suggested for grades 2-6
Seats: $5
Community Partners: O.C. & Pat Boldt and Menasha Corporation Foundation
Bill Blagg's The Science of Magic
Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Suggested for grades 3-6
Seats: $5
Community Partner: Dave, Kim & Max Ritzow
Bemis Company, Inc., is proud to serve as the title sponsor of the Bemis Company Education Series. Additional community support for the series is provided by Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Miller Electric and ITW and We Energies Foundation. The series is also supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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