& LUCY BORLAND
STUDENT SERIES
in memory of son Patrick Beighley
2024/2025 WORTHAM CENTER
KIRK & LUCY BORLAND STUDENT SERIES CirqueKalabanté
TheaterWorksUSA presents CHARLOTTE’S
WEB
September 24 & 25 • 10 AM & 12 PM
Grades K–5 • Show length: 60 min.
A creative spin on a classic tale — now with added bluegrass! Students will learn the true meaning of friendship in this treasured story of selfless love.
CIRQUE KALABANTÉ
October 4 • 10 AM
Grades 1–7 • Show length: 60 min.
This is a circus experience like no other, inspired by the sights and sounds of Guinea. Your class will be amazed as acrobats expertly execute gravitydefying moves to the exhilarating percussive rhythms of live Afro-Jazz and West African music.
Lightwire Theater presents DINO-LIGHT
October 11 • 10 AM & 12 PM
Grades 2–6 • Show length: 60 min.
Hugely popular in the 2023/2024 season, Lightwire Theater is back with another glow-inthe-dark adventure using a cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology and dance.
RENNIE HARRIS PUREMOVEMENT
January 17 • 10 AM
Grades 5–12 • Show length: 60 min.
Introduce your students to the visionary work of one of the most respected hip-hop choreographers in the country, in a performance celebrating individuality, creativity and innovation.
YAMATO
The Drummers of Japan
February 13 • 10 AM
Grades K–12 • Show length: 60 min.
Can ChatGPT do this? YAMATO’s troupe of traditional Japanese drummers presents an explosively percussive program, challenging the influence of AI on art and proving there’s no substitute for the fire of the human spirit.
The Acting Company presents
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
February 28 • 10 AM
Grades 5–12 • Show length: 60 min.
Deepen your students’ understanding of Shakespeare in this hilarious, contemporary interpretation of one of the Bard’s earliest plays: a slapstick comedy about mistaken identities.
DOKTOR KABOOM!
Look Out! Science is Coming!
March 6 • 10 AM & 12 PM
Grades 3–8 • Show length: 60 min.
It’s not magic; it’s pure interactive science. Doktor Kaboom will keep your class riveted with interest and rolling with laughter — all in the name of education!
TheaterWorksUSA presents
THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS
March 18 • 10 AM & 12 PM
Grades K–5 • Show Length: 60 min.
Take your class on an interplanetary field trip, guided by Ms. Frizzle, in this latest live-action installment of the classic book and TV series.
KORESH DANCE COMPANY
presents Masquerade
March 21 • 10 AM
Grades 6–12 • Show Length: 60 min.
Inspire your future generation of creative thinkers with a show unlike anything they’ve seen before: a truly unique, intra-active theatrical dance work where reality and fiction intertwine.
YAMATO
TheaterWorksUSA presents DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE
BUS!
THE MUSICAL!
April 3 • 10 AM & 12 PM
Grades PreK–2 • Show Length: 60 min.
Featuring an innovative mix of songs and feathers, this musical is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping.
STEWART/OWEN DANCE
April 10 • 11 AM
Grades 7–12 • Show Length: 60 min.
Introduce kids and teens to their local performing arts scene with an exciting collection of all-new contemporary choreography from Wortham’s dance company in residence.
THE MAGIC OF JEKI YOO
April 24 • 10 AM
Grades 1–12 • Show Length: 60 min.
Students of all ages will be amazed by the originality and engaging showmanship of this America’s Got Talent superstar, who wows audiences around the globe with close-up and quick-change magic.
GASPARD&DANCERS
May 2 • 10 AM
Grades 6-12 • Show Length: 60 min.
How far can your imagination take you? This renowned dance company, known for its works of haunting beauty and emotional force, dares to find out — and to inspire your students to wonder the same.
TICKETS $12 each / $11 for groups of 11 or more
Groups of 11 or more: 1 free teacher ticket per every 10 students. Deposit of $1 per ticket required for groups. Need-based scholarships available. Visit our website for more info.
KIRK
&
LUCY
BORLAND STUDENT SERIES
in memory of son Patrick Beighley
The Wortham Center’s popular Student Series features high quality, curriculum-related performances by professional, nationally touring companies. Serving thousands of students, teachers and families each year, the Student Series stretches minds, works imaginations and deepens learning.
worthamarts.org/student-series 828-257-4530 x1 studentseries@worthamarts.org
Please visit our Student Series webpage for:
• Online reservation form
• Detailed show info and video
• Study guides and learning resources
• Helpful information about visiting the theatre BOOK YOUR SEATS TODAY!
Need-based scholarships are available through the Arts for All Kids program.
Sponsored by
Kirk & Lucy Borland
Huisking Foundation
Robert & Mercedes
Eichholz Foundation
