Performance Series

Wharton Center's Arts in Education has three distinct performance series. Ranging in shows for K-8, there is something to please every member of the family.

Act One School Series

Ages: Grades K–8

The Act One School Series provides curriculum linked, performing arts enrichment activities for students in grades K-8. Shows produced by nationally touring youth theatre companies bring characters from history and literature to life in one-hour school-day matinees. The lecture-demonstration format of selected shows provides a perfect opportunity to introduce students to cultural music and dance artists from around the world.

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Act One Family Series

Ages: Five years and older

Act One Family Series weekend matinee performances in the intimate 600 seat Pasant Theatre provide the perfect opportunity for parents and grandparents to introduce children to the performing arts. Shows are specifically designed to appeal to young audiences by national and international touring youth theatre production companies.

Performances are recommended for children 5 years and older unless otherwise noted. Run times are approximately one hour.

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Jazz Kats

Ages: Grades 5–8

Modeled after Jazz at Lincoln Center's highly successful programs for youth, performances will feature distinguished artists from Michigan State University's College of Music ensemble, the Professors of Jazz at MSU.

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