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Darke County Center for the Arts
DCCA announces Virtual Family Theatre Series
Darke County Center for the Arts happily announces the presentation of
its 2020-2021 Family Theatre Series season; however, the shows will be
presented virtually rather than on the stage at Henry St. Clair
Memorial Hall in Greenville as in the past. The series opens February 1
with Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad, continues with Jack
and the Beanstalk, available beginning March 1, and The Little Red Hen
streaming from April 1; all three musical plays will remain available
through June 30 at no cost to viewers.
“We are thrilled to present these excellent productions from Virginia
Repertory Theatre, not only because we are fulfilling DCCA’s purpose to
enrich local lives through the arts, but also because we are supporting
a venerated arts theatre group which has been unable to perform due to
the pandemic and is therefore suffering financially,” explained DCCA
Executive Director Andrea Jordan. Additionally, Ms. Jordan said that
providing the series for free is a thank you to the community which has
continued to support the local arts organization throughout the
restrictions necessitated by the pandemic which have greatly impacted
DCCA’s ability to provide enriching and entertaining arts experiences
for public enjoyment.
According to David Warner, DCCA Artistic Director, all three shows
reinforce educational goals while also providing delightful
entertainment for the entire family. “Harriet Tubman is a deeply moving
musical history lesson that will be meaningful for all ages, while Jack
and the Beanstalk and The Little Red Hen will enthrall toddlers and
elementary school students with their rollicking scripts and
captivating music,” Mr. Warner stated. To access these Family Theatre
Series productions for streaming, go to DCCA’s Website
www.darkecountyarts.org or email DCCA at info@darkecountyarts.org for
links and access codes. For more information, call DCCA at 937-547-0908.
DCCA’s Family Theatre Series is sponsored by Bach to Rock, Darke County
Foundation, Park National Bank, Edison State Community College, Wes and
Patti Jetter, Jordan Agency, Jim & Julia Poeppelman, Jean Louise
Thieme Fund of Darke County Foundation, Greyson James Steyer Fund of
the Darke County Foundation, Gordon & DeSantis Orthodontics, VFW
Post 7262, Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Family Health, and Modern
Mothers of Versailles. The Ohio Arts Council helps fund these programs
with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational
excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans; DCCA membership
contributions also help support the Family Theatre Series. DCCA also
receives funding from the Ketrow Foundation, Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial
Trust Fund, Harry D. and Esther Stephens Memorial, Inc., Coppock-Hole
Trust, John R. and Miriam H. Knick Fund of Darke County Foundation, and
Greenville Rotary.
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