Education
Before and/or after every Proudly Presenting Series program in Civic Hall, our featured artists are invited to present an outreach activity for our community youth and adults. The 30 minute educational activity ranges from an Artist or director talking with students and adults, to the entire cast being involved in the educational activity. Special emphasis is placed on the opportunity for students who would not have an opportunity to attend a concert or talk with professional performers.
During the Proudly Presenting Series, elementary student performances are also presented during the season. Elementary school performances for Kindergarten through 3rd grade have been presented to surrounding community schools with over 2,000 students attending each year. With the success of the children's programming, an additional program had been added to the current season. Students in the 4th through 6th grades will have an opportunity to attend a live theatrical science presentation in Civic Hall.
Another component of the educational activities is the opportunity our patrons have to attend special pre-show discussions with the Artists. During the season, our patrons will be invited to a pre-show discussion with a director or Artist. These events have been very successful and informative to our attending audiences.
To see some of our past programs, click on the links below:
Tap Dogs 
October 18, 2009
Richmond High School's Adult Life Skills class attended a 30
minute post-show meet and greet with the entire cast from Tap Dogs.
Franc D'Ambrosio
November 7, 2009
Choral students from Richmond High School and Test Middle School were invited to attend
a vocal master's class presented by Franc D'Ambrosio before his evening concert
Spirit of Christmas
December 12, 2009
Band students from Richmond High School were invited to attend a pre-show educational
activity involving the cast from "Spirit of Christmas".
Purdue Varsity Glee Club
February 22, 2010
In the Mood
March 20, 2010
Series season ticket holders were invited to a lively 'question and answer' session
before the 8:00pm show with Bud Forrest, the producer / director of the show.
Cirque Odyssey
May 22, 2010
The cast members from 'Cirque Odyssey' met with students and instructors from the Wayne
County Boys and Girls Club before the evening performance in Civic Hall for an educational
'question and answer' session.
Forever Plaid
October 9, 2010
The production technicians for ‘Forever Plaid’ met with students and mentors from Richmond Community Schools’ Mentoring group and with Richmond Civic Theatre’s Drama students before the evening performance in Civic Hall for an educational ‘question and answer’ session.
Capitol Steps
November 6, 2010
Two cast members from ‘Capitol Steps’ met with students and instructors from Richmond High School’s U. S. History classes following the evening performance in Civic Hall for an educational ‘question and answer’ session.
Larry Gatlin & Gatlin Brothers' Christmas
December 11, 2010
Following the first performance, Larry Gatlin spoke with students and instructors from Richmond Community School’s Mentoring group and with students from Richmond High School’s Life Skills class.
