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The Grand’s 2024-2025 Harris L. Kempner Children’s Series will include nine productions performed by professional touring companies presented on school days throughout the year. Many of the performances are based on popular children’s books and include curriculum study guides that follow the TEKS, which allow teachers to incorporate activities centered on the story.
Complimentary workshops are available to classrooms that have reserved tickets for a performance and are designed to enhance student learning experiences by providing a literary and live performance connection.
Please click here to view our Serious Fun School Performance Fact Sheet.
Tickets:
Adults $10 | Children $6
School Groups*:
$5 (with advance reservations and payment – cannot order online, you must call or email us.)
*One complimentary ticket for every 18 Student Tickets purchased).
For tickets, click here or contact the Box Office at tickets@thegrand.com.
Contact The Grand’s Director of Education, Sarah Piel: 409.770.5066 or spiel@thegrand.com to reserve workshops.
For school/group reservations, call 409.765.1894 or 800.821.1894, or email tickets@thegrand.com
Sugar Skull! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure
Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 10 AM
Vita thinks her family has gone loco planning a celebration for deceased loved ones. Why throw a party for the dead? But when a spirited candy skeleton suddenly springs to life, Vita finds herself on a magical, musical journey to unravel the true meaning of Día de Muertos. Meet Sugar Skull, a charismatic skeleton with a secret or two.
Recommended for grades K – 5th.
Curriculum Connections: Language, Spanish Culture, Music, Dance
Study Guide:
Pirate School!
Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 10 AM
During Pirate School! the bumbling pirate professor Billy Bones, played by David Engel, teaches youngsters 4 and up the finer points of light-hearted mischief. The audience partakes in riotous, joyful competitions that rattle the rafters and zany lessons on how to stand, talk, sing and laugh like jaunty Buccaneers.
Recommended for grades K – 5th.
Curriculum Connections: Respect, Responsibility, Compassion and Courage
Study Guide:
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Thursday, January 30, 2025 | 10 AM
It’s not easy being the Pigeon-you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. Featuring an innovative mix of songs, and feathers, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping.
Recommended for grades Pre-K – 2nd.
Curriculum Connections: Communication and Language Arts, Music, Literature Based
Study Guide:
Pete the Cat
Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 10 AM
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. So, the minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking. Together, they set out on a mission to help Jimmy conquer second grade art, and along the way, they both learn a little something new about inspiration.
Recommended for grades Pre-K – 3rd.
Curriculum Connections: Communication and Language Arts, Literature Based, Music, Relationships and Family
Study Guide:
The Ugly Duckling
Monday, March 3, 2025 | 10 AM
Lightwire Theater brings a classic tale to the modern stage in an unforgettable theatrical experience. Lined with electroluminescent wire, the beloved story of The Ugly Duckling plays out on stage through a cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology and dance.
With dazzling visuals, poignant choreography and the creative use of music ranging from classical to pop, this production brings this story into a new and brilliant light.
Recommended for grades Pre-K – 6th.
Curriculum Connections: Language Arts, Science, Theatre
Study Guide:
A Year with Frog and Toad
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | 10 AM
Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. The two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special. Part vaudeville, part make believe… all charm, A Year with Frog and Toad tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons.
Recommended for grades Pre-K – 5th.
Curriculum Connections: Literature, Performing Arts, Theatre, Music, Dance, Problem Solving, Emotional and Social Development, Self-Expression, Friendship
Study Guide: