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Thanks
to support from the DP&L Company Foundation, DCCA’s Family
Theatre Series presents
Lightwire Theatre’s Moon Mouse a Space Odyssey
at St. Clair Memorial Hall, tickets are $5.
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Darke County Center for the Arts
Moon Mouse to
Light up Stage at Memorial Hall
DP&L sponsors Moon Mouse and DCCA Arts in Education programs
Darke County Center for the Arts Family Theatre Series will present
Lightwire Theater's Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey to close its 2015-2016
season on Sunday, April 3 at St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville, OH.
Internationally recognized for their signature brand of
electro-luminscent artistry and poignant storytelling, Lightwire
Theater, based in New Orleans, creates innovative theatrical
experiences for audiences worldwide. “To say that this production
sparkles doesn't tell the half of it,” said DCCA Artistic Director
Keith Rawlins. “Using five performers, electro-luminscent wire,
puppetry, and recorded music to tell their story, Lightwire Theater
creates a unique experience that can be enjoyed on many levels by
audiences of all ages,” Mr. Rawlins continued.
Billed as a cosmic adventure about celebrating differences, the show
uses over forty luminous characters operated by performers wearing
costumes illuminated by Phosphor-coated thin copper wire as well as
classic music like Elton John's “Rocket Man” and David Bowie's “Space
Oddity” to tell the tale of Marvin, a constantly picked on little mouse
who embarks on the space adventure of a lifetime to find the acceptance
he deserves. “Lightwire Theater is passionate and knowledgeable about
both theatre and technology; their goal is to inspire a new generation
to come to the theater where they will enjoy eye-popping and exciting
experiences,” stated Mr. Rawlins.
The Dayton Power and Light Company Foundation has once again given a
very generous donation to Darke County Center for the Arts in support
of Family Theatre Series and Arts In Education programs. Family
Theater Series programs are presented at St. Clair Memorial Hall and
are open to the public. Programs are generally based on
children’s literature; ticket prices are just $5. Through Arts In
Education, and in conjunction with local schools, performing artists
are annually taken to each grade of every public school in Darke
County, ensuring that children in the community have the opportunity to
learn and grow through the arts. According to DCCA Executive
Director Andrea Jordan, “DP&L Company Foundation’s support of
children’s programming makes it possible for us to present wonderful,
creativity enhancing Family Theatre Series programs at an affordable
ticket price, and enables all Darke County public school students to
experience a culturally enriching artistic program each year.”
Jordan continued, “DCCA thanks the Dayton Power and Light Company
Foundation for their strong support of the arts; we are absolutely
thrilled to see the children in our community receive the benefit of
their generosity.”
DCCA's Family Theatre Series was established to provide local families
the opportunity to enjoy professional theatrical productions within
their home community at an economical cost. Low ticket prices are made
possible by the contributions provided by the following sponsors:
Dayton Power & Light Company Foundation, Second National Bank,
Greenville Federal, Greyson James Steyer Fund of the Darke County
Foundation, Edison Community College, Gordon Orthodontics, Jordan
Insurance Agency, The Andersons Inc., Wayne HealthCare, and Greenville
Rotary Club.
The Jean Louise Thieme Fund of the Darke County Foundation and DCCA
memberships also support Family Theatre. 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. DCCA also receives operating support from the Harry D. and
Esther Stephens Memorial as well as funding from the Ketrow Foundation
and Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund.
Contact DCCA at dcca@centerforarts.net or 937-547-0908 to reserve
tickets for Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey or purchase them online at
www.centerforarts.net. Tickets are also available at Greenville Public
Library and Readmore's Hallmark in Greenville, as well as Worch
Memorial Public Library in Versailles. If any remain by showtime,
tickets will also be sold at the door prior to the performance which
begins at 2 p.m.
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