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Darke County Center for the Arts
DP&L
Foundation Sponsors Arts in Education, Family Theatre
The Dayton Power and Light Company Foundation has once again given a
very generous donation to Darke County Center for the Arts in support
of Family Theatre Series and Arts In Education programs.
According to DCCA Executive Director Andrea Jordan, “DP&L
Company Foundation’s support of children’s programming makes it
possible for us to present wonderful, creativity enhancing Family
Theatre Series programs at an affordable ticket price, and enables all
Darke County public school students to experience a culturally
enriching artistic program each year.” Jordan continued, “DCCA
thanks the Dayton Power and Light Company Foundation for their strong
support of the arts; we are absolutely thrilled to see the children in
our community receive the benefit of their generosity.”
Upcoming Family Theatre Series shows include Theatreworks' production
of E.B. White's treasured tale Charlotte's Web on February 18th; and
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia's production of the award winning
classics Guess How Much I Love You and My Little Storybook on April
8th. The Series opened in December with a sold out performance of
Lightwire Theatre's A Very Electric Christmas. All performances will be
on Sundays starting at 2 pm, at St. Clair Memorial Hall. Thanks to
continued community support, ticket prices have remained at $5 since
the first Family Theatre Series performance in 1997.
Trough Arts In Education, and in conjunction with local schools,
performing artists are taken to each grade of every public school in
Darke County, ensuring that children in the community have the
opportunity to learn and grow through the arts. “DP&L
Foundation's support of Arts In Education programming enables all Darke
County public school students to experience a culturally enriching
artistic program each year,” stated Andrea Jordan, DCCA Executive
Director.
DCCA Arts In Education programs for the 2017-2018 season include
health and wellness enthusiast KID POWER (grades K-3) presenting
"Operation Lunch Line" a 3D interactive production on nutrition and
exercise. Two time Grammy award winner TERRANCE SIMIEN & The ZYDECO
EXPEREINCE (grades 4-6) returns by popular demand to present “Creole
for Kidz" sharing Creole music and culture. SIX APPEAL (grades 7 &
8) brings a capella with hands-on critical listening to St. Clair
Memorial Hall, and SIX GUITARS (grades 9-12) presents the "Voices of
Chase Padgett" portraying 6 different guitar playing characters, each
presenting their own story and style of music. Arts In Education
artists are generally in residence for a week as they tour all of the
eight public school districts in Darke County. These programs are
open to the public; contact the DCCA office for more information.
For more information on DCCA and the 2017-2018 ARTS COUNT season or to
purchase tickets for an upcoming event, contact the DCCA office at
(937) 547-0908 or visit us online at www.CenterForArts.net.
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