Jean Louise Thieme Fund supports DCCA Family Theatre Series

The Jean Louise Thieme Children’s Theatre Fund provided its annual HOPE Foundation grant to Darke County Center for the Arts to support the Family Theatre Series.

Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes the HOPE Foundation and The Jean Louise Thieme Children’s Theatre Fund 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 and The HOPE Foundation. With their assistance we are able to fulfill our mission of cultural enrichment for the community,” stated Andrea Jordan, DCCA Executive Director.

Community support allows DCCA to present high quality artistic performances for youngsters and their families at a low ticket-price of $5. 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.”

DCCA’s 2013-2014 Family Theater Series includes Seussical January 26, The Ugly Duckling March 9, and Five Little Monkeys April 6. Performance times are scheduled to fit conveniently into most schedules at 2 p.m. on Sunday afternoons. Most of the productions are original musicals based on popular tales adapted from current and classic children’s literature, although non-theatrical creativity -inspiring performances are presented as well.

All performances take place at the beautiful, historic Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at Readmore’s Hallmark in Greenville, online at www.centerforarts.net or through the DCCA office at 937-547-0908 or e-mail dcca@centerforarts.net. Ticket bundles are also available for all three shows for $12. For more information on DCCA or the Family Theatre Series visit our website or contact Executive Director Andrea Jordan.