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Darke County Center for the Arts
Mad River
Theater Works coming to local schools
Darke County Center for the Arts will present Mad River Theater Works
performing John Henry for fourth through sixth grade students in all
local public schools from October 26 through October 30. The second of
DCCA's Arts In Education series, this production based on a well-known
figure of American folklore uses storytelling, drama, and music to
bring a legendary character to life. These shows are presented at no
charge to students, and are free and open to the public.
“Mad River Theater Works creates plays that explore contemporary issues
while at the same time reaching back in American history for their
stories of rural America,” explained DCCA Artistic Director Keith
Rawlins. “This excellent company can entertain audiences of all ages
while effortlessly teaching important life lessons and painlessly
educating youngsters; their performances fulfill the mission of our
Arts In Education program and are welcomed by educators and students
alike,” Mr. Rawlins concluded.
DCCA's Arts In Education presentations are sponsored by Target,
DP&L Company Foundation, Greenville Federal, Maid-Rite Sandwich
Shoppe, Edison Community College, Richard E. Baker, BASF, Family
Health, and Littman-Thomas Agency. Funds have also been received from
Helen Hawkey Music Project of the Darke County Foundation, and the
Mandy Green Fund of the Darke County Foundation. The Harry D. and
Esther Stephens Memorial Trust, Lydia Schaurer Memorial Trust, and the
Ketrow Foundation are also major contributors to DCCA's A.I.E. program.
Additionally, the Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program with state
tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and
cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Arts In Education is also
supported by the local school districts and DCCA membership
contributions.
The Mad River Theater Works AIE performances are coordinated with the
schools' schedules. For more specific information regarding dates and
times for shows, contact DCCA at 937-547-0908 or dcca@centerforarts.net.
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