Bridging Troubled Waters: Coach Jessie Heard, Football and Desegregation

Athens Theatre 124 N Florida Ave, DeLand, FL, United States

During segregation and desegregation, football managed to always bring Southern communities together. Bear Bryant, Woody Hayes and other white and black coaches came to learn from Jake Gaither at Florida A&M. Gaither, a skillful champion of social change, used sports to improve race relations in and beyond the state of Florida. The tumultuous sixties saw … Read More »

Annie Kids

Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, this beloved show features the charming story of an orphaned waif longing for her family who must be out there (“Maybe”) and features delightful songs, including the Broadway smash hit, “Tomorrow." Triumphing over evil in the guise of Miss Hannigan and finding a family for herself and … Read More »

Annie Kids

Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, this beloved show features the charming story of an orphaned waif longing for her family who must be out there (“Maybe”) and features delightful songs, including the Broadway smash hit, “Tomorrow." Triumphing over evil in the guise of Miss Hannigan and finding a family for herself and … Read More »

PART OF THAT WORLD – WAITING LIST ONLY!

Rising K - 2nd Grade | 9am - 12pm | $185 Dive under the sea and explore Ariel’s world! Pretend to go sailing or be a sea creature living in the ocean. Make music like Sebastian. Collect gadgets and gizmos a-plenty. But beware of Ursula and her magical powers! Plus, sing and dance to your … Read More »

Footloose:Youth Edition

Blame it on the music! Protect our children! Forbid the dancing! Footloose is the story of Ren McCormack, a teenage boy from Chicago. Ren and his mother move to the small town of Bomont after his father abandons them. Upon arriving, Ren finds himself at odds with most of the town, including Reverend Shaw Moore. … Read More »

OLD TIME ROCK N’ ROLL

Rising K - 2nd Grade | 9am - 12pm | $145 **NO CLASS ON JULY 4TH** Good golly, Miss Molly! Grab your leather jackets and poodle skirts cause we’re going back in time to the 50’s and 60’s! Learn the hand jive, pretend to play in a rock ‘n roll band, build your own guitar, … Read More »

GOLDEN AGE OF BROADWAY

Rising 6th - 12th Grade | 9am - 4pm | $210 **NO CLASS ON JULY 4TH** Oklahoma, The Music Man, 42nd Street, West Side Story, and Guys and Dolls are just some of the classic musicals created during what is considered The Golden Age of Broadway. These and other shows shaped what we now know … Read More »

UNDER THE SEA – WAITING LIST ONLY!

Rising 3rd - 5th Grade | 9am - 3pm | $235  *Please note: Friday 9am - 12pm Don’t be such a guppy. Come sing and dance to some of your favorite songs from The Little Mermaid!  Students will explore the world of Ariel and her friends through song, dance, and scene work. Life is the … Read More »

THE WHOLE BEING DEAD THING – Waiting List Only!

Rising 6th - 12th Grades | 9am - 4pm | $260 “Welcome to a show about death!” Lately there’s been something different about Broadway and it all seems to be a little...dark. With hit musicals like BeetleJuice, the Musical, The Addams Family, Young Frankenstein, and Hadestown, the undead have never been so alive! Join us … Read More »

KIDS ON BROADWAY – WAITING LIST ONLY!

Rising 3rd - 5th Grade | 9am - 3pm | $235 *Please note: Friday 9am - 12pm Come learn what it takes to be a Broadway star! Focusing on a variety of dance styles, acting techniques, and music, this camp is for the student who loves all things Broadway. Featuring music and choreography from some … Read More »

WE WILL ROCK YOU…ACROSS THE UNIVERSE

Rising 6th - 12th Grade | 9am - 4pm | $260 “Don’t Stop Me Now.” The Beatles and Queen are just two of the bands that hail from Great Britain and helped shape the future of rock music. “Come Together” as we rock out to songs made famous by these and other bands from the … Read More »

PLAYTIME WITH BLUEY – WAITING LIST ONLY!

Rising K - 2nd Grade | 9am - 12pm | $185 For real life! Let’s play with Bluey and Bingo - Magic Xylophone, Grannies, Dance Mode, and more! We’ll create our very own Bob the Puppet, and sing and dance to Bluey’s favorite songs. Through music and creative play, your child will set their imagination … Read More »

AWESOME MIX VOL. 1 & 2

Rising 3rd - 5th Grade | 9am - 3pm | $235 *Please note: Friday 9am - 12pm Star-Lord, Rocket, Groot, Gamora, and Drax are going on an intergalactic mission and they need your help! But what’s traveling through space without a little music? Sing and dance to Star-Lord’s favorite songs from Awesome Mix Vol. 1 … Read More »