School Matinee Series

All shows at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Each show runs about 60 minutes

Make reservations for performances by calling the Performing Arts Center Box Office at 912.478.7999. The Box Office is open 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. The Box Office is located in the lobby of the Performing Arts Center.

A non-refundable 50% deposit is required to make a reservation. Study guides will be emailed to the teachers.

SHELIA THE GREAT
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Grades 2 - 6
Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great, adapted from the book by award winning and popular author Judy Bloom, focuses on young heroine Sheila Tubman. Trying desperately to cover up her inner weakness and fears, Sheila stumbles from one life crisis to another. First, it's a dog living near the house and Sheila can't stand dogs. Then, it's swimming lessons and Sheila hates water. UGH! Sheila barely manages to feel worthy of space on the planet. What to do? Children and adults will fall in love with Sheila and her friends as she learns that her trials are, unfortunately, essential to growing up.

MARTHA SPEAKS
Monday, November 12, 2012
Grades K - 3
Martha was an ordinary dog until she ate a full bowl of vegetable soup and something usual happened. All of the letters went to Martha's head instead of to her stomach and she became literally outspoken! Life with a talking dog can be lots of fun, especially when your dog is as smart as Martha. When she correctly answers a trivia question on a radio call-in show, she wins an all-expense-paid family vacation. But when the official award notice arrives in the mail, it contains Martha's least favorite words: "No Dogs Allowed!" Will her family go on vacation without her? Enjoy as Martha's clever way with words saves the day in the doggone funny musical, Martha Speaks, based on the series of books by Susan Meddaugh.

BUNNICULA! - 9:30 a.m. SHOW ONLY!
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Grades 2-5
Under their furry exteriors, Chester the cat and Harold the dog are the best of pals. But their friendship is tested when one dark stormy night the Monroe family comes home with an orphaned baby rabbit. This very strange bunny has sharp fangs and prowls around his cage all night. When all the vegetables in the house are drained of color and turn white, the friends wonder if this is a coincidence, or could Bunnicula be a vampire? Chester thinks so and he'll stop at nothing until he defeats the new arrival, even if it means the end of his friendship with Harold. Find out if Harold and Chester will remain friends in this spine-tingling new musical, based on the best-selling books by James & Deborah Howe, BUNNICULA!

CHARLOTTE'S WEB
Monday, March 4, 2013
Grades K-5
This wonderful musical, based on E.B. White's children's novel, Charlotte's Web, shows the loving friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. When Wilbur fears winding up in a slaughterhouse, Charlotte, a fine writer and true friend, assures Wilbur that she will save him. Charlotte comes up with a plan to fool Farmer Zuckerman by creating a "miracle." This treasured tale, featuring mad-cap and endearing farm animals, explores bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship.