SKIPPYJON JONES OPENS DCCA'S FAMILY THEATRE SERIES

Darke County Center for the Arts' Family Theatre Series
will present TheatreworksUSA's production of Skippyjon Jones,
a musical based on the book by Judy Schachner,
at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on
Sunday, October 12. Showtime is 2 p.m.

Darke County Center for the Arts' Family Theatre Series will present TheatreworksUSA's production of Skippyjon Jones, a musical based on the book by Judy Schachner, at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on Sunday, October 12. Showtime is 2 p.m. “This delightful show unleashes kids' imaginations and empowers their dreams while offering a really good time for everyone involved,” said DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins. “Adults will be impressed by the witty script and charming songs, and will laugh along with the youngsters at the adventures of this little kitten with big ears who somehow becomes a swashbuckling Chihuahua,” Rawlins concluded.

This is the first of DCCA's Family Theatre Series presentations this season. Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia will once again bring treasured stories by Eric Carle to St. Clair Memorial Hall; The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Little Cloud, and The Mixed up Chameleon will be presented on Sunday, February 15, re-telling the tales through Mermaid Theatre's patented blend of special effects, puppetry, and evocative music. Then on Sunday, March 1, Schoolhouse Rock Live! will hit the Memorial Hall stage, entertainingly teaching history, math, grammar, and science, just like the Emmy-Award-winning TV series did in the 1970's.

According to DCCA Executive Director Andrea Jordan, DCCA's Family Theatre Series was established to provide local families the opportunity to enjoy professional theatrical productions within their home community at an economical cost. Tickets are $5; season tickets are available for the entire series at a cost of $12 for all three shows. These low ticket prices are made possible by the contributions provided by the following sponsors: DP & L Company Foundation, Second National Bank, Greenville Federal, Greyson James Steyer Fund of the Darke County Foundation, The Andersons, Inc., Edison Community College, Gordon Orthodontics, Jordan Insurance Agency, Wayne Healthcare, and Greenville Rotary Club.

The Jean Louise Thieme Fund of the Darke County Foundation and DCCA memberships also support Family Theatre. Additionally, the Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. DCCA also receives operating support from the Harry D. and Esther Stephens Memorial as well as funding from the Ketrow Foundation and Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund.

Contact DCCA at dcca@centerforarts.net or 937-547-0908 to reserve tickets for Skippyjon Jones or purchase them online at www.centerforarts.net. Tickets are also available at Greenville Public Library and Readmore's Hallmark in Greenville, as well as Worch Memorial Public Library in Versailles. If any remain by showtime, tickets will also be sold at the door prior to the performance.