Step into a world of pure imagination based on British author Roald Dahl’s 1964 children’s novel. Owensboro Dance Theatre’s spectacular spring dance production of In Concert featuring Willy Wonka & The Golden Ticket will transport students where dreams come alive and anything is possible. This enchanting performance promises an unforgettable journey through the magical realms of dance and the beloved tales of Willy Wonka, featuring your students peers and friends. This Golden Ticket performance will stimulate your students creativity and focus on themes of diversity and inclusion through the arts. Study guides with educational guides and activities will be distributed in February. With each graceful movement and electrifying routine, our dancers will captivate hearts and inspire imaginations!

Curriculum Connections: Dance, Music, Storytelling, Visual Arts, Relationships and Family, Literature-Based, Multicultural

A reimagining of Peter Pan as told by Wendy Darling… Wendy gazes out at the night sky dreaming of blue lagoons, magical moons and most of all, stories. And tonight, there’s magic in the air...

Fly with Wendy and her brothers as they create the world of Neverland, where time stands still and the impossible seems possible. Even everyday objects become extraordinary under the magical moon. A sparkling new production written by international award winning writer Mike Kenny, scored with exquisite live music and songs, enthralling movement and a sprinkle of fairy dust.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS
Fine Arts: Performance, Sound Design, Music and Composition
Language Arts: Storytelling, Character, Adaptations, Creative Writing
Science: the Moon, the Natural Environment
Emotional/Social Development: Relationships, Growing Up, Family Siblings/Parents, Identity, Imagination, Imaginative Play, Emotional Literacy, Risk Taking, Self Esteem, Aspirations, Gender roles, Friendships

For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. So the minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking. That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth.

But when Jimmy draws a blank in art class during the last week of school, it turns out Pete is the perfect pal to help him out. Together, they set out on a mission to help Jimmy conquer second grade art, and along the way, they both learn a little something new about inspiration. Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!

Curriculum Connections: Communication and Language Arts, Literature Based, Music, Relationships and Family

Themes: Creativity, Friendship, Getting Along, Overcoming Differences, Cooperation, Personal Growth