Education Brochure 2026-2027 - Flipbook - Page 11
DARIUS V. DAUGHTRY
THE BARD IN BARS*
February 19 • Friday at 10:30am
PERSSON HALL
Performance Length: One hour
Recommended Grade Levels: 9-12
Suggested Curricula: Language Arts, Theater, Social Studies
THE BARD IN BARS, conceived, written and directed by Darius
V. Daughtry, merges Shakespeare’s poetic works with the
rhythm and lyricism of Hip Hop, reimagining iconic monologues
and scenes through a culturally relevant lens. The production
features a 12-piece live string ensemble, creating a soundscape
that bridges classical theater and contemporary performance.
EMELINE MICHEL*
March 12 · Friday at 10:30am
RINKER PLAYHOUSE
Performance Length: One hour
Recommended Grade Levels: 6-12
Suggested Curricula: Music, Social Studies, World Languages
Haitian songstress and Red Cross Ambassador EMELINE MICHEL
is internationally acclaimed for fusing pop, jazz, blues, and
traditional Haitian rhythms into deeply moving, joyful music
delivered with a charismatic live show. Her music captures the
reverence and gratitude for the present moment, showcasing
Michel’s virtuoso vocals singing in Creole, French and English.
THE STRING QUEENS*
March 18 · Thursday at 10:30am
RINKER PLAYHOUSE
Performance Length: One hour
Recommended Grade Levels: 6-12
Suggested Curricula: Music, Social Studies
Praised for their authentic, soulful, and orchestral sound, The
String Queens (TSQ), Kendall Isadore, violin, Élise Sharp, cello,
and Dawn Johnson, viola, are a dynamic trio known for creating
captivating musical experiences that inspire audiences to love,
hope, feel, and imagine. Their versatile repertoire spans from the
Baroque era and Jazz Age to today’s Billboard Hot 100, taking
audiences on an exhilarating journey through time and genres.
THEATERWORKSUSA
CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL
May 3-5 · Monday through Wednesday at 10am and 11:30am
PERSSON HALL
Performance Length: One hour
Recommended Grade Levels: 1-5
Suggested Curricula: Language Arts, Music, Theater
Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog have started an epic club to teach 21
rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics! Their
fishy father Flippy is overjoyed that his kids will learn to unleash
their creativity, but when the frogs’ constant bickering and
outrageous imaginations send their comics comically off the
rails, Flippy flips out!
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