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The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines is thrilled to bring the world of performing arts to students of Central Iowa.  The APPLAUSE! Series exists to serve students and educators of all ages with opportunities to participate in, understand, and appreciate the arts.

 

2008-2009 APPLAUSE! SERIES AT THE CIVIC CENTER

 

The Velveteen Rabbit   Thomas Edison: Inventor, Lecturer & Prankster   Lewis & Clark
The Velveteen Rabbit
Oct. 20, 2008
  Thomas Edison
Nov. 17-19, 2008
  Lewis & Clark: A Celebration of American Teamwork
Nov. 20-21, 2008
         
Harriet Tubman   The Phantom Tollbooth   The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley
Harriet Tubman & The Underground Railroad
Feb. 11, 2009
  The Phantom Tollbooth
Feb. 19, 2009
  The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley
March 25-26, 2009



Find out more about the Applause! shows at the Civic Center. Click on the show name to see information about the show. Download study guides for the Applause! shows 

After attending an Applause! performance, we would be grateful if you would take a few minutes to download, complete and return this evaluation. Include your name on the form for a chance to receive free Broadway tickets.  Download evaluation (PDF).

Important information for teachers



The Velveteen Rabbit 

October 20, 2008

This innovative production combines the theatrical magic and signature style of Enchantment Theatre with the musical magic of Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award-Winning Composer/Arranger Don Sebesky.

Grades: K-2


Thomas Edison: Inventor, Lecturer, and Prankster 

November 17-19, 2008

Thomas Edison the greatest inventor of all time, live and in-person, at the Civic Center.

Grades: 2-6


Lewis & Clark: A Celebration of American Teamwork 

November 20-21, 2008

A great American voyage of discovery comes to life in this thrilling interactive production.

Grades: 2-6


Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad 

February 11, 2009

This stirring drama with music is a classic tribute to the great American who freed herself and hundreds of her people from the bonds of slavery.

Grades: 3-9


The Phantom Tollbooth 

February 19, 2009

Even surrounded by dozens of toys, Milo is bored. Nothing interests him at all. The Demons of Ignorance are certain he will be their next victim, telling him “If you get the urge to do anything—don’t. It could be dangerous.” To the rescue comes the Phant

Grades: 4-8


The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley 

March 26-27, 2009

Stanley Lambchop is your normal, every day, run-of-the-mill kid. He’s nothing out of the ordinary.

Grades: PK-5


 
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