Educational Theatre

Sponsored by Niswonger Children's Hospital

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

Send an email to nienabers@gcschools.net to be added to our notification list for upcoming school programs.

To print out a copy of the registration forms, go to the Forms page.

2011-2012 Educational Performances by The Barter Players at NPAC

Just So Stories

Adapted from Rudyard Kipling by Will Bigham; Recommended for Kindergarten and up

"Why? How? When? The mind of a child is ever curious and the author of The Jungle Book knew this when he wrote Just So Stories. Discover wild imagination and fun of Rudyard Kipling's "How the Leopard Got His Spots", "How the First Letter Was Written" and other tales. A Group of madcap actors have gathered to outdo each other in telling these intriguing stories with lots of singing, dancing and laughs.    

February 16, at 9:45am 

 

Romeo and Juliet

By William Shakespeare, Recommended for Grades 8 and up

"Two households, both alike in dignity, in fair Verona where we lay our scene... " Thus begins one of Shakespeare's most exciting and well-known plays: the tale of Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, two star crossed lovers determined to prove that true love conquers all. Using only the language of the Bard, this one hour version is a must see for students and adults alike.

February 28 at 9:45am


The Call of the Wild

Adapted by Catherine Bush from the novel by Jack London, Recommended for Grades 5 and up

Kidnapped from his master's home, the heroic dog, Buck, is forced to serve as a sled dog in the Klondike Gold Rush, In his struggle to survive, he quickly learns the "law of club and fang." When he is facing death, a man saves Buck, and in return Buck gives his unswerving loyalty. In the end, Buck must choose between living in a man's world and answering the call of the wild.

February 29, 9:45am

Student Ticket Subsidy Information: New Application Procedures This Year!!!

All of our February Educational performances qualify for student ticket subsidy grants.  For more information or to apply, visit the Tn Arts Commission web site at http://www.tn.gov/arts/STS%20for%20Schools.html