2009-2010 Stage Doors Educational Series Announced
Opening the Way to Learning Through the Arts
Green Bay, WI --
Apr 28, 2009 --
Weidner Center Presents, Inc. is proud to announce the 2009-2010 Stage Doors Educational Series at the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts. Entering its third season under the direction of Weidner Center Presents Inc., this successful program provides learning opportunities for students in grades Pre-K through 12 throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.
The new 2009-2010 Season kicks-off in October and extends through April 2010, featuring 10 titles and a total of 20 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. New this year is a special partnership with Heritage Hill State Historial Park, adding an interactive, hands-on element to the October performances of Laura Ingalls Wilder. For just $10, students and teachers can experience a full day of Laura Ingalls Wilder activities by visiting both the Weidner Center and Heritage Hill on October 14th.
The following is the full 2009-2010 Weidner Center Presents, Inc. Stage Doors Education Series schedule (event times are at 10:00am and 12:30pm):
Laura Ingalls Wilder – October 14, 2009 Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing – November 3, 2009 Mad Science presents Newton’s Revenge 2 – November 20, 2009 The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favorites – January 22, 2010 Charlotte’s Web – February 2, 2010 Max & Ruby – March 2, 2010 Four Score and Seven Years Ago – March 9, 2010 Aesop’s Fables – March 16, 2010 Doktor Kaboom – April 20, 2010 From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler – April 22, 2010
Generous support from the community makes the Stage Doors Education Series possible as well as supplements scholarships for schools demonstrating need, ensuring that every child has opportunity to experience a live performance at the Weidner Center. The 2009-2010 Season is generously supported by the George F. Kress Foundation, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, the Cornerstone Foundation, and the individual annual members and donors to Weidner Center Presents.
The 2008-2009 Stage Doors Education Series wrapped up earlier this month, reflecting a 13% increase in attendance over the previous year, with more than 22,500 students and teachers attending the daytime educational programming offerings at the Weidner Center. The Series also expanded its outreach, servicing schools in 20 counties throughout Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Since beginning the Stage Doors Education Series in the fall of 2007, Weidner Center Presents, Inc. has served over 42,000 students and teachers in grades PreK-12 at the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts.
How To Make Reservations for the 2009-2010 Series:
Reservations from schools and home school families are being accepted now via mail or fax. Brochures will arrive in teachers’ mailboxes next week. All tickets are $7 with the exception of the optional full day of Laura Ingalls Wilder events, which is specially priced at $10 and includes Heritage Hill State Historical Park admission.
Information, policies, scholarship applications and registration forms can be downloaded at www.WCPresents.com. For brochure requests and questions please call (920) 465-5100.
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Media Contact:
Katie Green, Executive Director, Weidner Center Presents, Inc.
(920) 465-5108 direct • katie@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.
