NATIVE PRIDE DANCERS: LARRY YAZZIE (Grades K - 12) Friday, September 27, 2019 | 10 AM & 12:30 PM Wilcox Theater, $7Larry is an actor, two-time World Champion Fancy Dancer, an Eagle Dancer, and is from the Meskwaki Nation in Tama, Iowa. His repertoire includes performances at the Olympics, The Kennedy Center, and the Smithsonian Institute. This show is in celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

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THE REIF DANCE NUTCRACKER (Grades K - 12) Friday, December 13, 2019 | 12:30 PM Wilcox Theater, $7Recreated from the classical ballet by Tchaikovsky, and performed by the Reif Dancers, The Nutcracker tells the enchanting story of young Clara who dreams that her nutcracker doll is transformed into a valiant prince. A Reif holiday tradition!

THE REMINDERS (Grades 3 - 4 & High School) Friday, January 24, 2020 | 10 AM & 12:30 PM Wilcox Theater, $7Consisting of Brussels-born emcee Big Samir and Queens-born vocalist Aja Black, The Reminders are a positive hip-hop, creative force. They weave intricate rhythmic patterns with a bilingual French/English flow, diverse cadences, and unique vocal stylings.

SIMPLY THREE (High School) Thursday, October 10, 2019 | Time 12:30 PM Wilcox Theater, $5The trio of Glen McDaniel, Nick Villalobos, and Zack Clark has been captivating audiences worldwide with pop performances since 2010. Acclaimed as “having what it takes” (Boston Philharmonic) and “highly imaginative and well played” (Maine Today).

DOKTOR KABOOM (Grades 3 - 6) Wednesday, October 16, 2019 | 10 AM & 12:30 PM Wilcox Theater, $7Doktor Kaboom is an over the top German physicist with a passion for science that knows no bounds. He travels the world, thrilling adults and children alike with an explosive comedic style guaranteed to please every crowd. Nothing says science like KABOOM!

THE I WON’T BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS CLUB (High School) Monday November 18, 2019 | Time TBD Wilcox Theater, $7Three true holiday stories come to life in this funny, heart-warming story of light appearing from the darkness from Patrick Dewane, creator of The Accidental Hero.

We look forward to offering national touring arts, music, and theater shows to your students. The Reif Center advocates for the arts as a critical part of education. Our Class Acts shows support this mission by providing access to powerful and enriching performance experiences for classrooms across the region. These performances are part of the esteemed Kennedy Center Partners In Education Program. Educational study guides for select programs can be found at reifcenter.org/classacts.

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MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: SOLAR SYSTEM (Grades K - 5) Friday, February 7, 2020 | 10 AM & 12:30 PM Wilcox Theater, $7When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip! But when rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart, our young heroes must learn to pull together.

HOCUS FOCUS - KEVIN SPENCER (Grades K - 12) Tuesday, February 25, 2020 | 12:30 PM Wilcox Theater, $7Kevin Spencer is a teaching artist, researcher, speaker, consultant, and film producer as well as a faculty member in the Special Ed-ucation program at Carlow University (PA). He is a world-renowned illusionist, second only to David Copperfield in terms of touring.

REIF DANCE COMPANY SHOW (High School) Friday, March 13, 2020 | 2:15 PM Ives Theater, $5The Reif Dance Company is made up of our most dedicated dancers who audition to be a part of The Company each fall. This show is comprised of completely original material choreographedby the dancers.

UNAUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHIES - SHAUN BOOTHE (High School) Friday, May 8, 2020 | 2:15 PM Wilcox Theater, $5Shaun Boothe is the creator of ‘The Unauthorized Biography Series’, a critically acclaimed musical project that celebrates cultural icons through biographical rap songs. Each chapter captures the legacy of a positive iconic figure in a documentary-style music video.

CALL OF THE WILD (Grades 4 - 12) Tuesday, May 5, 2020 | 12:30 PM Wilcox Theater, $7Jack London’s classic tale comes to life on stage. This multi-media adventure mixes performance and storytelling with projected illustrations to tell the story of Buck, the magnificent offspring of a St. Bernard and Scottish Collie.

THE RAINBOW FISH (Grades K - 5) Thursday, April 9, 2020 | 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM Wilcox Theater, $7When the others ask the Rainbow Fish for some silver scales, she refuses. How can she sacrifice the one thing that makes her so unique? ArtsPower has turned Marcus Pfister’s book into a touching musical about the value of sharing friendship with others.