FOSTERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF THEATRE LOVERS!
Youtheatre: Class Acts 2026-2027
In To America
Grades 3-7 [$3.50]
13 October 2026 | OGDENSBURG | 9:15 & 11 AM
Trace the American immigration of ordinary men, women, and children of the 400 years from Jamestown to the present day who departed their homelands in the hopes of creating new lives. This extraordinary story transcends time, space, and race that reflects the diversity and commonalities of the shared American experience.
STUDY GUIDE*: https://ilovetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/In-To-America-Study-Guide.pdfMaking+of+America+-+Core+Knowledge.pdf
Within the Silence
Grades 8-12 [$3.50]
2 April 2027 | OGDENSBURG | 9:15 & 11 AM
Developed to move and inspire audiences, this dynamic solo performance combined with archival film footage transforms history into a moving personal journey. This single person historical program blends video, audio, and personal discussions to illuminate some of the most harrowing stories of global history. A moving, personal view of the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans exposes the dangers of racism and prejudice.
STUDY GUIDE*: https://www.livingvoices.org/teachguide/2023/WITHIN_THE_SILENCE_study_guide_2023.pdf
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus
Grades PreK-2 [$3.50]
20 May 2027 | OGDENSBURG | 9:15 & 11 AM
21 May 2027 | OGDENSBURG | 10 AM
Based on the popular book by Mo Williams of the same name you’ll find it’s not easy being a pigeon – you never get to do anything! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens her passengers, you’ll join the wily bird and find you CAN do something after all!
STUDY GUIDE*: https://twusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pigeon-study-guide-.pdf
*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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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 due to COVED, 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 Superintendent Kevin Kendall (Ogdensburg City School District) for his generosity and support.
SeatUp: Theatre Resources For Students
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