Adventures in the Performing Arts - Weekday Field Trips to the Theater
Individual tickets are available and the public is welcome.
See also our remarkable collection of School Assemblies we can bring to your school.
We would like to extend an invitation to you and your students to attend some of the wonderful performances scheduled for the coming school year. There is nothing quite like the performing arts to stir the imagination and elicit critical thinking skills in students.
Order Early for the Best Seats. Tickets for shows at the Scherr Forum Theatre are $9.00 per seat for groups of 10 or more, $14 for individuals. Tickets for shows at the Fred Kavli Theatre are $8.50 per seat for groups of 10 or more, $12 for individuals. Prices for Ojai shows are as listed. $100 deposit holds your reservation. Please make sure your ticket count includes teachers and parent chaperones. All children regardless of age must have a ticket.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase tickets for one of the shows in the Adventure series, you will not receive a printed ticket. Your name will be placed on a list that the ushers will have on the show day. Simply give them your name and you will be seated. Seating is general.
Your seat location at the Fred Kavli Theatre is determined by the order in which we receive full payment. You will be assigned a particular section of the theater based on the date of payment, but your actual seats within that section, will be determined by your arrival time.
PreSchool 
Primary K-3 
Upper Elementary 4-6 
Middle School 6-8 
High School 9-12 
Peter and the Wolf/
Pushcart Players
Monday, January 30, 2012
9:30am SOLD OUT
NEW SHOWS ADDED!
Monday, January 30, 11:15am
Tuesday, January 31, 9:30am, 11:15am
Scherr Forum Theatre, grades preK-3
"Peter and the Wolf" is an adaptation of the traditional Russian folktale set to music by Sergei Prokofiev. While providing a charming introduction to the world of music and musical instruments, this enchanting tale is all about the adventure of growing up. Danger becomes reality and creative innovation becomes essential as young Peter meets the challenge of survival in the outside world. This captivating tale, enriched by glorious music and visual effects will win the hearts of all who view it, while offering a special moment in time for school and family audiences to share. www.pushcartplayers.org | study guide
Junie B Jones
Theatreworks USA
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 9:30 and 11am SOLD OUT
Fred Kavli Theatre, grades K-4
Outspoken, precocious, lovable Junie B. Jones stars in a colorful, funny, fast-paced musical about new friends, new glasses, sugar cookies, the annual kickball tournament, and other various first-grade angst-ridden situations. Follow her adventures as she writes down the story of her life in her “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal.” This musical is based on four volumes in Barbara Park’s Junie B. Jones series of books, illustrated by Denise Brunkus and published by Random House: Junie B, First Grader (at Last!); Junie B, Boss of Lunch; Junie B, One-Man Band; and Top-Secret Personal Beeswax: AJournal by Junie B (and Me). www.theatreworksusa.org | video | | study guide
Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters
Dallas Children’s Theatre Company
Friday, February 17, 2012 - 9:30am SOLD OUT
Scherr Forum Theatre, grades K-5
Following the enormous success of the 2008-09 season national tour which received rave reviews from presenters across the United States, DCT is bringing back its highly acclaimed production of the beloved African folktale. The Dallas Children’s Theatre Company was selected as one of America’s top youth theatre companies by Time Magazine. When a great African king desires a wife, only the most perfect maidens in the land are invited to meet him. Mufaro’s pride and joy, his two daughters of very different dispositions, travel a half day’s journey through a mystical jungle and across a deep river to be presented to the king. Along the way the two girls encounter a number of mysterious situations that test their courage, kindness and strength of spirit. Combining authentic African drumming, powerful and majestic choreography and thrilling original music, the splendor of Zimbabwe and energy of the African land will burst onto stage in this Caldecott award-winning Cinderella tale! We presented this a few years back and it is a gorgeous production. www.dct.org | video| study guide
The Adventures of Zorro
Visible Fictions (the company that brought you
Jason and the Argonauts)
Friday, March 9, 2012 - 11am
Scherr Forum Theatre, grades 3-8
From the award-winning company that brought you Jason and the Argonauts,Visible Fictions in co-production with the Traverse present Zorro, a new play by Davey Anderson. A mysterious figure has arrived in town. A flurry of a cape, the glint of a sword and a flash of a mask; who is this baffling character? Exciting friend or formidable foe? If you’re looking for some swashbuckling fun, come and lock swords with Zorro. Watch as our masked champion ricochets from one sticky situation to another in a world where justice is the name and adventure is the game! Watch out for ‘Z’s scratched into the ground, it might mark the start of a thrilling escapade… www.visiblefictions.co.uk | study guide
Bill Harley
2 time Grammy Winning singer and storyteller
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Scherr Forum Theatre, 9:30am grades K-3 11:00am grades 4-8
A nationally recognized family entertainer, Bill Harley is known for his ability to delight children and adults alike with his unique blend of song and story. Bringing insight and humor to his observations about growing up and parenting like no other performer, Harley’s concerts feature original material about today’s world. Entertainment Weekly calls Harley “the Mark Twain of Kid’s Music.” www.billharley.com | video | study resources
Ojai Storytelling Festival
Friday, May 4, 2012
Libbey Bowl, Ojai, 9:30 Primary 11:15 upper
Early bird pricing just $6.50 befor March 1, $8.50 after
Join storytellers Bill Harley, Beth Horner, Baba Jamal Koram, Susie (Mama) Whaples, Kevin Kling, Jim Cogan and special guests, The Chameleons. www.ojaistoryfest.org
See also our remarkable collection of Assemblies we can bring to your school.