A LIFELONG LOVE OF THEATRE BEGINS HERE...

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Youtheatre: Class Acts 2025-2026

The Spirit of Harriet Tubman

Grades 9-12 [$3.50]

On a barren stage with only a trunk of costumes, Leslie McCurdy thrills her audience with her passionate portrayal of Harriet Tubman.  For a breathtaking hour, she embodies Harriet's "spirit" from her early childhood to her elder years.  Audiences share standing ovations, cheers, and tears at this performance.  Referred to as "Brilliant", "Inspirational", "Deeply Touching", and "Beautiful to Watch."

STUDY GUIDE*:  https://www.kcartists.com

Wind in the Willows

Grades 4-8 [$3.50]

Based on Kenneth Grahame's beloved children's novel, Wind in the Willows mixes classic story telling with projected illustrations to tell of the trials of Mole and Rat as they journey into the Wild Wood and struggle through the hidden wonders of the forest to find the young Otter.  Experience the magic and mystery as one actor plays all the fabled characters in this new adaptation of this classic story.

STUDY GUIDE*: https://holdenarts.org

The Stinky Cheese Man

Grades PreK-3 [$3.50]

Jack has a problem.  He has successfully grown an enormous beanstalk, stolen a golden harp, and a gold laying goose from the sleeping giant.  However, the terrible giant is now awake and he's got to use his wits to save himself but a host of familiar fairytale characters keep messing up his plans...and then there's that annoying Stinky Cheese Man!  Based on the book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith.

STUDY GUIDE*: https://www.geodesicmanagement.com

* STUDY GUIDES should be incorporated into the curriculum to enable students to fully appreciate the performances.  Youtheatre performances meet New York State Learning Standards for English, Social Studies, and the Arts (Theatre, Dance, and Music).

Theatre Etiquette should be reviewed with students to ensure maximum enjoyment of the performances for all.  Cameras, recording equipment, food or drinks are not permitted in the auditorium.

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RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED AFTER LABOR DAY - SEPTEMBER 2

Teachers, to make a reservation download the order form below. Please scan and email the completed form to ocp@ogdensburgk12.org or fax it to 315-393-3745.

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Parents, to participate please contact your child’s school.

The Youtheatre: Class Acts series was created in 1992 to introduce North Country students to the magic of live theater as they watch historical and literary characters come to life, thus establishing a love of reading. A national study conducted by the National Endowment of the Arts states, "The arts not only have an academic impact on youth, but also a positive correlation to all achievement." The report concludes, "Socially and economically disadvantaged children who have high levels of arts engagement show more positive outcomes in a variety of areas than their low-arts engaged peers...These outcomes extend to school grades, test scores, honor society membership, high school graduation, college enrollment & success, volunteering, and participation in school or local politics."

During the 2019-20 Season despite having to cancel 11 performances, 6,770 students and their teachers from 49 schools from St. Lawrence, Jefferson, and Franklin Counties attended 9 Youtheatre performances.

Children and educators of the North Country extend their thanks to Superintendents Kevin Kendall (Ogdensburg City School District) and Jackie Kelly (Gouverneur Central School District) for their generosity and support.