Since 2004, more than 58,000 students and teachers from all over Central Virginia have attended live theater at The Paramount!
(The 2010-11 Registration form will be available for download in early August)
Arts Education
Arts Education school time shows give our youngest audience members opportunities to experience the performing arts in our historic Paramount Theater. All Arts Education performances are one hour, unless otherwise noted. Tickets are $6 for students and $8 for adults. Reservations are required. Grade level designations are meant as guidelines.
Upcoming events
Theatreworks USA
Charlotte’s Web
Friday, October 8, 2010
10:30 am
(Grades K – 5)
E.B. White’s loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray
spider named Charlotte comes to life in Charlotte’s Web. Wilbur has a problem: how
to avoid winding up in the slaughterhouse. Charlotte, a talented writer and true friend
weaves a solution which not only makes Wilbur a prize pig, but ensures his place on the
farm forever. This treasured tale, featuring mad-cap and endearing farm animals, explores
bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship.
Mad Science Productions
STAR TREK LIVE!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
10:30 am and 12:30 pm
(Grades 3-6)
Star Trek Live! is an action-packed exploration of space-age technology, combining
cutting edge special effects and unmatched audience interaction. With an invasion of
Romulan forces from the future, the newly formed Starfleet Academy of audience cadets
must work together, drawing on 21st century science and technology to save planet
Earth. Star Trek Live sparks a world of discovery by teaching and encouraging scientific
literacy.
Barter Theatre
Diary of Anne Frank
Wednesday, November 3
10:30 am
(Grades 8-12)
For over 60 years, Anne Frank’s words have kept her spirit alive in the minds and hearts
of readers all over the world. Relive the incredible life of Anne Frank as she shares with
you her hopes, aspirations and observations on family, love and life. Caught in a world of
hate she couldn’t comprehend, this young Jewish girl has become an icon of light for all
who dare to dream.
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Study Guide
Sponsored by Richard and Leslie Gilliam & Family
Theatreworks USA
Virtually Me!
Friday, January 28
10:30 a.m.
(Grades 4-9)
Cyber-bullying and technology abuse have become two of the biggest issues facing
students today. Zeke’s blog has everyone talking! Chloe is addicted to texting! Jasper +
Facebook = A Whole New Jasper! Sometimes the most important part of logging on is
knowing when to log off. Virtually Me! tackles these issues head-on in this fun, rockin’
new musical from Matt Murphy Productions!
Theatreworks USA
We the People
Monday, March 21, 2011
10:30 a.m.
(Grades 4-8)
We the People is a musical that brings American Government and Civics lessons to life. The audience is instilled with American pride and inspired to get involved in order to make a difference. Through a variety of musical styles, including rock, rhythm-and-blues, and hip-hop, students will have a blast learning about the three branches of government, the First Amendment, presidential elections, democracy, the judicial process, and more!
Childsplay Theatre for Everyone
Ferdinand the Bull
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
10:30 am and 12:30 pm
(Grades K-4)
Adapted from the 1936 Munro Leaf classic, this Spanish-infused musical gem celebrates individuality as Ferdinand, an unusual nature-loving bull and Danilo, a reluctant matador who prefers to dance, refuse to go along with the crowd. Watch what happens when they meet in the bullring and strike a blow for individuality, celebrating differences and non-violence.
Theatreworks USA
Junie B. Jones
Monday, April 18, 2011
10:30 am and 12:30 pm
(Grades K – 4)
Outspoken, precocious, loveable Junie B. Jones stars in a colorful, funny, fast-paced musical about new friends, new glasses, sugar cookies, the annual kickball tournament, and other various first-grade angst-ridden situations. Follow Junie’s adventures as she writes down the story of her life in her “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal”. The musical is based on four volumes in Barbara Park’s Junie B. Jones series of books: Junie B, First Grader (at Last!); Junie B, Boss of Lunch; Junie B, One-Man Band; and Top-Secret Personal Beeswax: A Journal by Junie B (and Me).
2010/2011 Registrations
Please check back soon for the 2010/2011 Arts Education registration forms.