bay arts alliance
   8 harrison avenue
   panama city, florida 32401
   850.769.1217
   

arts in education   
We Orchestrate Applause!
 
   

   In an effort to foster a lifelong appreciation of the arts, Bay Arts Alliance believes in beginning early through Arts in Education programming. Each year, the programming provides live, quality performances for over 7,000 area school children in grades 1, 3, and 5 at the Marina Civic Center in Downtown Panama City. Children come from all over Bay and the surrounding counties enjoy a variety of experiences including dance, theatre and art at no cost to the student, their parents or the school. We also continue our only one of its kind programming in partnership with Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center. Due to the generous support of our sponsors and members, Bay Arts Alliance is able to make a lasting impression on local children through invaluable arts and culture experiences.  Bay Arts Alliance will be presenting the following performances to our students:


Arts In Education 2011-2012 Schedule

October 26th, 2011 - Legend of Sleepy Hollow - 5th grade show

Legend tells us that the Headless Horseman roams the village of Sleepy Hollow under the full moon forever looking for a head to replace the one he lost, but is it true? This retelling of the classic tale by Washington Irving will capture your imagination as Brom Bones and Ichabod Crane duel for the affection of the beautiful Katrina. This timeless piece of literature is sure to thrill as it leads you on a spooky jaunt through the woods and into a close encounter with the infamous haunt of the town.
 

March 30, 2012 - Skippyjon Jones - 1st grade show

Skippyjon Jones is a little kitten with big ears and even bigger dreams! Sometimes he pretends to be a bird, sometimes he pretends to be a llama, and sometimes he pretends to be a whale… Anything BUT a Siamese cat!

His Mama sends him to his room so that he can think about behaving like the cat he really is. While bouncing on his big boy bed, Skippyjon’s wild imagination takes over again as he catches his reflection in a mirror. "Holy guacamole," Skippyjon exclaims. "My ears are too big for my head, my head is too big for my body. I am not a Siamese cat – I am a CHIHUAHUA!"

And not just any Chihuahua. He dons a mask, a cape, and an accent, and transforms into Skippito Friskito, the greatest canine sword fighter in old Mexico! But when the local pack of chihuahuas is terrorized by the gigantic bee, Alfredo Buzzito El Blimpo Bublebeeto Bandito, will Skippyjon be a ‘fraidy-cat or the top dog?

Based on the book by Judy Schachner, and from the creators of Theatreworks USA’s Junie B. Jones and Click, Clack, Moo, Skippyjon Jones is an enchanting musical about unleashing your powerful imagination and following your dreams.

May 9th, 2012- Ramona Quimby - 3rd grade show

Hold onto your hats as you follow the latest breathless adventure of the world's most animated elementary school student. Ramona, the exasperating but lovable third-grader, has delighted young readers for over fifty years through the books of Newbery Medal-winning writer Beverly Clearly. Now, she comes to life on the stage in Ramona Quimby.

Ramona's life is a mess! Her older sister Beezus is a pain, her Aunt Bea may marry a dork, and her Dad just lost his job. She even thinks that her teacher hates her. Life is no picnic, and growing up isn’t easy. But with the help of her loving and patient family and friends, Ramona faces these challenges -- as audiences laugh and cheer her on. (approximately one-hour in length)