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Featured
in DCCA's 2018-2019 Family Theatre Series is Mermaid Theatre
of Nova Scotia’s glowing
production of Rainbow Fish, based on the
classic children’s book, on Sunday, February 10th at
St. Clair Memorial
Hall starting at 2 p.m.
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Jean
Louise Thieme Fund supports DCCA Family Theatre Series
Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes The Jean Louise Thieme
Children’s Theatre Fund of the Darke County Foundation and for their
support of DCCA’s Family Theatre Series. “DCCA is pleased to receive
continual generous support from community organizations such as The
Jean Louise Thieme Children’s Theatre Fund of the Darke County
Foundation. With their assistance we are able to fulfill our mission of
cultural enrichment for the community,” stated Andrea Jordan, DCCA
Executive Director. Jean Louise Thieme started DCCA’s Family Theatre
Series, in 1997; this series provides young children, their parents,
grandparents & great grandparents the opportunity to enjoy
professional live theater in Memorial Hall.
Thanks to strong community support, DCCA has been able to keep a $5
ticket price for professional, high quality, artistic, Family Theatre
Series performances, for two decades. According to Jordan, “the goal of
DCCA’s Family Theatre Series is to inspire the imaginations of the
young and young at heart, encouraging the expression of creativity. The
series attracts a wide-ranging audience that includes many preschool
children enjoying their first theater experience, as well as senior
citizens who enjoy the shows’ strong depiction of traditional values.”
Productions in the 2018-2019 season include the recent comedic juggling
performance of Playing By Air on November 18. Mermaid Theatre of Nova
Scotia’s glowing production of Rainbow Fish, based on the classic
children’s book, on Sunday, February 10, and on Sunday, April 7
Underneath a Magical Moon from Tutti Fruitti Productions, a
re-imagining of the Peter Pan tale as it would be told by Wendy.
Additional sponsors for DCCA’s Family Theatre Series include Dayton
Power & Light Company Foundation, Second National Bank, Greenville
Federal, Greyson James Steyer Fund of the Darke County Foundation,
Edison State Community College, Gordon Orthodontics, Jordan Insurance
Agency, Wayne HealthCare, Greenville Rotary Club, Wes & Patti
Jetter, and Family Health. The series also receives support from DCCA
memberships. The Ohio Arts Council, John R. and Miriam H. Knick Fund,
Harry D. and Esther Stephens Memorial, Ketrow Foundation, and Lydia
Schaurer Memorial also provide operating support for DCCA.
Darke County Center for the Arts presents and promotes performing and
fine art encouraging cultural enrichment. DCCA is also committed
to the preservation of Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall as an important
cultural center in the community.
For more information on DCCA, the and the 2018-2019 CELEBRATING 40
YEARS season or to purchase tickets for an upcoming event, contact the
DCCA office at (937) 547-0908 or visit us online
atwww.DarkeCountyArts.org.
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