Schools

Building a lasting memory by introducing the young children in your life to the wonder and magic of live theatre. Tailored for children age three and up and their families, this series is a great first step in a life-long journey of celebrating the arts. 

Learning Through Theatre performances are available by reservations to educations groups. Contact FYT's Education Office at 810.237.1530.

Sponsored by David E. Wood & Joanne M. Wood

Little Women

Adapted by Marisha Chamberlain
Directed by Carolyn M. Gillespie
Recommended for grades 4 and up

Thursday, October 15, 10am & 12:15pm
Friday, October 16, 10am & 12:15pm
Thursday, October 22, 10am & 12:15pm
Friday, October 23, 10am & 12:15pm

Little Women is sponsored by Olivia Maynard, Olof Karlstrom and Community Foundation of Greater Flin

Madeline and the Bad Hat

By Ludwig Bemelmans

Recommended for grades Pre-K and up

Bower Theatre

Tuesday, November 10, 10am & 12pm
Wednesday, November 11, 10am & 12pm
Thursday, November 12, 10am & 12pm
Friday, November 13, 10am & 12pm

FirstStage is Sponsored by Dr. Venkat and Dr. Rama Rao

The Wizard of Oz

By L. Frank Baum
With music and lyrics from the MGM motion picture score by
Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg
Directed by Lynn Lammers 
Recommend for grades 1 and up

Thursday, December 10, 10am & 12:15pm
Friday, December 11, 10am & 12:15pm
Thursday, December 17, 10am & 12:15pm
Friday, December 18, 10am & 12:15pm

The Wizard of Oz is sponsored by The Whiting Foundation

The Monster Who Ate My Peas

By Danny Schnitzlein
Recommend for grades Pre-K and up

Bower Theatre

Tuesday, January 26, 10am & 12pm
Wednesday, January 27, 10am & 12pm
Thursday, January 28, 10am & 12pm
Friday, January 29, 10am & 12pm

FirstStage is Sponsored by Dr. Venkat and Dr. Rama Rao

Huck Finn

Adapted by Greg Banks
Directed by Janet Haley
Recommended for grades 3 and up
 

Thursday, February 25, 10am & 12:15pm
Friday, February 26, 10am & 12:15pm
Thursday, March 3, 10am & 12:15pm
Friday, March 4, 10am & 12:15pm

Huck Finn Is Sponsored by Charles Stewart Harding Foundation

Chicken Dance

By Tammi Sauer
Recommend for grades Pre-K and up

Bower Theatre

Tuesday, March 29, 10am & 12pm
Wednesday, March 30, 10am & 12pm
Thursday, March 31, 10am & 12pm
Friday, April 1, 10am & 12pm

FirstStage is Sponsored by Dr. Venkat and Dr. Rama Rao

The Most (Blank) City in America

By Andrew Morton
Directed by Jeremy Winchester
Recommended for grades 6 and up
 

Thursday, April 21, 10am & 12:15pm
Friday, April 22, 10am & 12:15pm
Thursday, April 28, 10am & 12:15pm
Friday, April 29, 10am & 12:15pm

The Most (Blank) City In America Is Sponsored by Tom Glasscock and Helen Bas, William Hentgen, Lindsay Pearson, Cathy and Ron Prevett, Dr. Erick and Gloria VanDuyne, and Sheila Zorn
 

Thirteen

Brand new production created by a team of FYT students who are mentored by Andrew Morton and Brittany Reed and directed by Andrew Morton and Brittany Reed
Recommended for ages 12 and up

Performances will be held in Elgood Theatre
Friday, April 28, 7:00pm
Saturday, April 29, 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Friday, May 5, 7:00pm
Saturday, May 6, 2:00pm & 7:00pm
 
Thirteen is sponsored by Olof Karlstrom and Olivia Maynard

Go, Dog. Go!

By P.D. Eastman
Recommend for grades Pre-K and up

Bower Theatre

Tuesday, May 10, 10am & 12pm
Wednesday, May 11, 10am & 12pm
Thursday, May 12, 10am & 12pm
Friday, May 13, 10am & 12pm

FirstStage is Sponsored by Dr. Venkat and Dr. Rama Rao

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