2008-2009 Stage Doors Educational Series Announced
Opening the Way to Learning Through the Arts
Green Bay, WI --
May 22, 2008 --
Weidner Center Presents, Inc. is thrilled to announce the 2008-2009 Stage Doors Educational Series at the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts. Entering its second season under the direction of Weidner Center Presents, this exceptional program provides learning opportunities for students in grades Pre-K to 12 throughout Northeast Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.
The 2008-2009 Season kicks-off in October and extends through April 2009. It features 11 titles and a total of 22 performances. Programs are selected to compliment current classroom curriculums with creative and imaginative learning, critical thinking opportunities and live performance experiences. Performance-specific study guides are provided to help teachers integrate show topics into classroom activities.
During the past 2007-2008 Stage Doors Season 20,000 students and teachers attended a daytime educational program at the Weidner Center. The series drew schools from as far north as Upper Michigan and as far south as Fond du Lac and Oostburg. Nine titles and 16 performances took place between October 2007 and April 2008. The most popular shows included A Christmas Carol, Junie B. Jones, Freedom Train and The Mystery of King Tut, which all had sell-out performances.
Generous support from the community makes the Weidner Center Presents Stage Doors Education Series possible and supplements scholarships for schools demonstrating need, ensuring that every child has opportunity to experience a live performance at the Weidner Center. The 2008-2009 Season is supported by the George F. Kress Foundation, Green Bay Packaging, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Associated Bank, the Cornerstone Foundation, the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation and the individual annual donors to Weidner Center Presents.
2008-2009 Stage Doors Educational Series: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe - October 28, 2008 Horrible Harry - November 10, 2008 Charlotte's Web - November 11, 2008 Nebraska Theatre Caravan's A Christmas Carol - December 10, 2008 Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny - January 28, 2009 Mad Science - CSI: LIVE! - February 19, 2009 The Rainbow Fish - February 20, 2009 The Color of Justice - February 24, 2009 Nate the Great - March 10, 2009 Green Bay Symphony Youth Orchestra - March 16, 2009 My Heart in a Suitcase - April 1, 2009
How To Make Reservations: Reservations from schools and home school families are now being accepted by mail or fax only. Brochures will arrive in teachers' mailboxes next week. All tickets are $7 with the exception of the Green Bay Symphony Youth Orchestra, specially priced at $4.
Information, policies, scholarship applications and registration forms can also be downloaded at www.wcpresents.com. For brochure requests and questions please call (920) 465-5100.
Weidner Center Presents, Inc. Attn: Education PO Box 10207 Green Bay, WI 54307-0207 Phone: 920-465-5100 Fax: 920-465-5101 www.wcpresents.com
#### Weidner Center Presents, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing first class entertainment and arts education opportunities in Northeast Wisconsin.
