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“Imagination is the source of every form of human achievement. And it’s the one thing that I believe we are systematically jeopardizing in the way we educate our children and ourselves.”

- Sir Ken Robinson

International Advisor on Education in the Arts to Government
Professor of Arts Education at the University of Warwick,
Director of the Arts in Schools Project

 

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9 to 5: The Musical
Mar 13
9 to 5: The Musical

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL tells the story of three women pushed to boiling point by their sexist and egotistical boss. Concocting a plan to kidnap and turn the tables on their despicable supervisor, will the ladies manage to reform their office – or will events unravel when the CEO pays an unexpected visit? Inspired by the iconic 80’s film and brought to you by Dolly herself, this hilarious Arcadia Stage production is about teaming up, standing up and taking care of business!

9 to 5: The Musical
Mar 14
9 to 5: The Musical

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL tells the story of three women pushed to boiling point by their sexist and egotistical boss. Concocting a plan to kidnap and turn the tables on their despicable supervisor, will the ladies manage to reform their office – or will events unravel when the CEO pays an unexpected visit? Inspired by the iconic 80’s film and brought to you by Dolly herself, this hilarious Arcadia Stage production is about teaming up, standing up and taking care of business!

9 to 5: The Musical
Mar 15
9 to 5: The Musical

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL tells the story of three women pushed to boiling point by their sexist and egotistical boss. Concocting a plan to kidnap and turn the tables on their despicable supervisor, will the ladies manage to reform their office – or will events unravel when the CEO pays an unexpected visit? Inspired by the iconic 80’s film and brought to you by Dolly herself, this hilarious Arcadia Stage production is about teaming up, standing up and taking care of business!

9 to 5: The Musical
Mar 15
9 to 5: The Musical

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL tells the story of three women pushed to boiling point by their sexist and egotistical boss. Concocting a plan to kidnap and turn the tables on their despicable supervisor, will the ladies manage to reform their office – or will events unravel when the CEO pays an unexpected visit? Inspired by the iconic 80’s film and brought to you by Dolly herself, this hilarious Arcadia Stage production is about teaming up, standing up and taking care of business!

MATILDA JR-First Avenue Theatre Company
Apr 2
Middle School, Theater
MATILDA JR-First Avenue Theatre Company
Middle School, Theater

Join the First Avenue Theater Company on April 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM for their production of “MATILDA JR”.

Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR., a gleefully witty ode to the the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the "revolting children" who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson.

Middle School, Theater
Middle School, Theater
Dana Drama Spring Production
Middle School, Theater

Join Dana Middle School Drama on April 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM for their Spring Production performance!

Middle School, Theater
Middle School, Theater
Dana Drama Spring Production
Middle School, Theater

Join Dana Middle School Drama on April 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM for their Spring Production matinee performance!

Middle School, Theater
Middle School, Theater
Dana Drama Spring Production
Middle School, Theater

Join Dana Middle School Drama on April 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM for their Spring Production evening performance!

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Story Wizards Performance Night-First Avenue Theatre Company
Apr 24
Middle School, Theater
Story Wizards Performance Night-First Avenue Theatre Company
Middle School, Theater

The Story Wizards is a First Avenue Middle School theater group that focuses on devised theatre . Throughout the year, middle school students are creating original theatrical works that they will devise as a group together. The Story Wizards primary work is based on stories written by Arcadia Unified elementary school students. Tonight's show will highlight the fantastically creative work of FATC middle school students AND the original writing done by the Arcadia Unified elementary school students. Join us for an evening of exciting, original work!

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First Avenue Theatre Company Celebration Night
May 22
Middle School, Theater
First Avenue Theatre Company Celebration Night
Middle School, Theater

Join the First Avenue Theater Company on May 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM for their First Avenue Theatre Company Celebration Night.

An evening celebrating the First Avenue Theatre Company's 2024/2025 season: featuring awards, performances from FATC students and the Story Wizards, and the announcement of the 2025/2026 FATC Season.

Middle School, Theater

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