Welcome to the Arts In Education Series!
We are thrilled to welcome students to our historic theater for the 2025-26 Aspirus Health Arts In Education series. It is a joy to share in the excitement of students seeing some of their favorite stories brought to life on stage, and we can't wait to experience this season together.
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2025-26 PERFORMANCES
Cirque Mechanics: Tilt!
Tuesday, October 28 | 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Recommended for Grades 4 and up.
Founded in 2004 by Boston native and German Wheel artist, Chris Lashua, Cirque Mechanics quickly established itself as a premiere American circus, with its unique approach to performance, inspiring storytelling, and innovative mechanical staging.
In Tilt!, Cirque Mechanics takes you on a journey to the backlot of their inventive theme park, where in the shadow of the roller coaster and under the lights of the Ferris wheel, you’ll meet the operators, carnies, and characters that keep the rides running and the thrills coming.
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Study Guide coming soon!
The Peking Acrobats
Thursday, February 19 | 10:00 AM
Recommended for Grades 2 and up!
For the last thirty two years, THE PEKING ACROBATS® have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics. They perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs and display their technical prowess at such arts as trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics. They push the limits of human ability, defying gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control.
THE PEKING ACROBATS are part of a time-honored Chinese tradition, rooted in centuries of Chinese history and folk art.
Click, Clack, Moo
Thursday, February 26 | 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Recommended for Grades Pre K-2
No more milk and eggs... the cows and hens are on strike! Will Farmer Brown give in to the animals’ demands? Find out in a hilariously moo-ving musical about negotiation and compromise based on the Caldecott Honor Book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin.
“Given TheaterWorksUSA’s track record of turning classic kids’ lit into magical musicals, Click, Clack, Moo just reaffirms their reputation.” —Time Out New York Kids
Drum TAO
Monday, March 16 | 10:00 AM
Recommended for Grades 2 and up.
Established in 1993 with the dream of creating the best show in the world using “Wadaiko” (Japanese Drums), the instrument which has a very rare and unique variety of sound expressions, DRUM TAO‘s stage is created through phenomenal performances and expressions consisting of incomparable drumming and the beautiful melody of Japanese flutes and harps.
It is the “Japanese Entertainment” for a new generation that completely surpasses expectations.
Hare & Tortoise
Tuesday, March 24 | 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Recommended for Grades K-4
Meet two competing friends in this fantastic adaptation of Aesop’s classic fable, Hare & Tortoise.
Hare is ready to race, but Tortoise has many things to do before it’s the right time. And time moves so slowly! From sun-shining spring to snow-falling winter, the duo go through all four seasons. Does Hare have the patience? When will they actually start the race? Brimming with charming characters, live music and singing, and wonderful physicality, Tutti Frutti brings you this much loved story about opposites and friendship.
Winner of the Writer’s Guild of Great Britain Award for Best Play (Children & Young People) in 2012!
Billy Goats Gruff & Other Tales
Friday, April 17 | 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Recommended for Grades Pre K-2
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s newest production, Billy Goats Gruff and Other Tales, presents a fresh and engaging reimagining of three cherished children's stories —Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Three Little Pigs, and The Three Billy Goats Gruff. Filled with adventure, humor, and heroism, the story follows a brave raccoon and clever mouse who are on a journey to collect treasure. Along the way, they unknowingly help the goats, bears, and pigs, preventing disaster—without any of the animals ever encountering a true villain. This imaginative retelling seamlessly interweaves three classic tales into a heartwarming adventure that celebrates friendship and courage.
Study Guide coming soon!
360 ALLSTARS
Wednesday, April 22 | 10:00 AM
Recommended for Grades 3 and up!
BMX, basketball, breakdancing, acrobatics, drumming and more, the international
smash hit returns!
A phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of rotation, 360 ALLSTARS connects the street with the elite to deliver a supercharged urban circus. Boasting a stellar international cast of World Champion and World Record-holding athletes and artists, 360 ALLSTARS is a spectacular fusion of the extraordinary artistry that emerges from street culture.
