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Historical Museum Theater Season Offers Something for Everyone
From
around the world to your own backyard, the Spring 2006 Museum Theatre program
has a wide array of educational and entertaining performances for both school
groups and the public.
Encourage your child’s school to participate in one of these exciting shows, or come experience it for yourself! For more information about any of the events, contact Maureen Korte at Maureen.Korte@iowa.gov.
Feb. 13-17
George Washington Carver: The Journey
Created by students at Winterset High school under the direction of resident artists
Tom Milligan and Cyndi Mercati, this play tells the story of one of Iowa’s
most famous residents. George Washington Carver lived in Winterset and attended
Simpson College for two years before going to Iowa State University and becoming
famous for his inventions with the peanut (including peanut butter). This show
is about a youthful journey to find acceptance from a community. School groups
only — appropriate for grades 5-12.
March 21-23
Tall Tales
Spend Spring Break with Pecos Bill, Paul Bunyan and other great mythical heroes
as they come to life in a BIG way in this play of "Tall Tales.” See
if you can decipher the story you heard and the one the playwright tells. Public
shows at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., with workshops following performances at 11:15 a.m.
and 2:15 p.m. Children can create their own Iowa folk hero. Tickets are $5 per
person, plus an additional $5 per person for the workshops.
April 3-7
The Hubbell Family
Students at Hubbell Elementary School in Des Moines have created this play about
one of Des Moines’ early pioneer families. Frederick Marion Hubbell, insurance
pioneer, railroad building and real estate magnate, purchased Terrace Hill in
1884. He and his descendants lived in the home for more than 70 years until, in
1971, the home was donated to the State of Iowa to serve as the official residence
of Iowa’s governors. School groups only — appropriate for grades K-6.
A gala evening event will take place at the Historical Building April 1 from 7-9
p.m. with a preview of the show and wine and cheese reception. More information
about this event coming soon.
