Reservations for the 2025-2026 season will be accepted starting Oct. 6. Please be sure to read the policies and learning standards information. Please make all reservations through your school’s main office.
To to book On Stage For Youth performances, please contact Rockefeller Arts Center at 716-673-3217.
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The Barter Players: I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas
Tuesday, Dec. 2 and Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Grades Pre-K-3
It’s Christmas time at the Ypsilanti Zoo, and everyone there eagerly anticipates the birth of Bella, the zoo’s first baby hippo. Seven-year-old Lois Jean, the zookeeper’s daughter, is especially excited—she’s counting on Bella to reunite her family in time for the holidays. Then the unexpected happens, and only one person can prevent tragedy. Will Santa arrive in time to save Bella—and Christmas? A heartwarming musical adventure with The Barter Players of Virginia. Book & lyrics by Catherine Bush. Music by Dax Dupuy.
Communication and Language Arts, Literature-based Music, Relationships and Family.
Pirate School: The Science of Pirates
Monday, Feb. 9 and Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Grades 2-6
Unlike other science comedy shows on the high seas today, Pirate School: The Science of Pirates pushes the boundaries of science and technology, just like the seafarers of old. Who better to expand children’s horizons than a Pirate played by veteran NYC actor David Engel? Concepts include atmospheric pressure, wind, currents and the aerodynamics of a sailboat (science), simple machines (engineering), navigation (math), and, of course, the flight of a cannonball (technology) all wrapped up in a theater production (art).
It will inspire, encourage and empower!
Communication and Language Arts, Science.