Stories On Stage
Where fiction finds its spotlight.
This Fall, The CENTER and our friends are transforming much-loved novels into performances for all ages! 40-minute daytime shows, two-hour evening events, and field trip and assembly options are all available.
We are so grateful to have the support of OBLONG BOOKS in Rhinebeck, who will be selling books at many of these shows.
To make field trip arrangements for your school or class, contact Director of Education, Victoria Howland, at victoria@centerforperformingarts.org or 845.876.3088
Stories On Stage
Field Trips
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The Wizard of Oz
Any time: The Wizard of Oz, presented by The CENTER’s Touring Company
Suggested grades: Elementary
Length: Approximately 45 minutes, including Q & A session.
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Peter and the Starcatcher
Wednesday, November 8, 10 AM
Suggested grades: Middle and high school
Length: Approximately 2 and a half hours, including Q & A session. One intermission.
*Availability limited!
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Little Women
Wednesday, December 13 and 20, 10AM
Suggested grades: Middle and high school
Length: Approximately 2 and a half hours, including Q & A session. One intermission.
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Hamlet
Wednesday, March 13 and 20, 2024, 10AM
Suggested grades: High school
Length: Approximately 2 and a half hours, including Q & A session. One intermission.
MainStage and Saturday Morning Performances
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The Lightning Thief
Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed mythical adventure.
September 22 - October 1
Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm
Sundays at 3pm
Tickets $19
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Peter and the Starcatcher
As Wicked provides a prequel to The Wizard of Oz, the Story of Peter and the Starcatcher provides a humorous and fantastical backstory for the beloved character of Peter Pan and his arch-nemesis Captain Hook.
November 3 – 19, 2023,
Fridays & Saturdays at 8 PM
Sundays at 3 PM
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The Wizard of Oz
Dorothy has been captured by the Wicked Witch of the West and her friends, the Lion, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow must save her.
Saturday November 11, 2023
11:00 am Saturday
All seats $10.00
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Jim Dale
A one-night-only one-man show featuring the iconic actor and narrator of the Harry Potter audiobook series, Jim Dale.
Sunday, November 12, 8PM
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A Christmas Carol
Experience the holiday classic A Christmas Carol, written by Lou Trapani and inspired by the story by Charles Dickens. This version is a musical and will be performed by our Kids on Stage workshop participants.
12/2 and 12/9
11:00 am Saturday
All seats $10.00
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Little Women
The classic coming-of-age story follows the lives of four sisters in Massachusetts during and after the Civil War: Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. Each sister is filled with her own dreams for the future.
December 8 - 23
Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm
Sundays at 3 pm
