Educational Theatre

Throughout the year, we offer many different opportunities for school aged children, K-12, in Greeneville, Greene County and the surrounding areas.

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To print out a copy of the registration forms, go to the Forms page. (These will be added 8/10.)

2010-2011 Educational Performances by The Barter Players at NPAC

The Diary of Anne Frank

by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett; edited by Otto Frank; Recommended for High School Students
For over 60 years, her 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.

October 4, 2010 at 10am     Study Guide

    

The Red Badge of Courage

Adapted from Stephen Crane’s novel by Catherine Bush; Recommended for Grades 7 and up

The Civil War has been raging for 2 years when young Henry Fleming decides to enlist in the Army. On the eve of his first big battle, Henry fears what he will do when the bullets start to fly. Will he run or will he fight? Before the battle is over, Henry will have to decide for himself what it means to be brave. Share this classic story with your students as America commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.    

February 14, 2011 at 9:45am 

 

The Legend of  Sleepy Hollow

Adapted from the Washington Irving story by Catherine Bush; Recommended for Grades 4-8

Sleepy Hollow, a village haunted by the legendary Headless Horseman, has a new schoolmaster –the somewhat hapless and extremely superstitious Ichabod Crane. When Ichabod tries to win the hand of the beautiful Katrina Van Tassel, he makes an enemy of her former suitor, the brawny Brom Bones. Brom vows revenge and, one dark and spooky night, Ichabod finds himself in for the ride of his life

February 16, 2011 at 9:45am


The Ugly Duckling

Adapted from Hans Christian Andersen  by Catherine Gray; Recommended for Grades K–3

It’s hard being different. When a strange egg shows up in Mama Duck’s nest and hatches, a very ugly ducking is born. After many failed attempts to “fit in,” the ugly duckling sets out on a journey to find his true place in the world. He soon discovers that he must learn to love himself before he can discover who he really is. 

Feb. 17,  2011, 9:45am

 

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