Field Trips to Cain Center and Armour Street

FIELD TRIPS TO THE THEATRE

Enriching Education
Beyond the Classroom

DCP offers field trips throughout the year to local schools and homeschools. Taking a field trip to the theatre offers numerous benefits for students that extend beyond the classroom walls.

Taking a field trip to the theatre offers students a unique and valuable educational experience that complements classroom learning, promotes cultural enrichment, and fosters personal and social development. It is an investment in students' holistic education and well-being, providing them with opportunities for growth, inspiration, and connection to the world around them.

Here are a few reasons to expose your students to live theatre:

1. Cultural Enrichment

Theatre introduces students to different forms of artistic expression, such as acting, dance, music, and stage design, enriching their cultural understanding and appreciation. Watching actors portray characters with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives fosters empathy and encourages students to consider different points of view. It broadens their understanding of human nature, social issues, and the complexities of the world around them.

2. Engagement and Immersion

Watching a live theatre performance engages students in a way that differs from reading a script or watching a recorded version. It immerses them in the story, characters, and emotions, creating a memorable and impactful experience that stimulates their imagination and creativity.

3. Enhanced Learning

Theatre can bring to life concepts and themes that students are studying in other subjects, such as literature, history, or social studies. Seeing a play performed onstage helps students make connections between academic content and real-world applications, deepening their understanding and retention of course material.

4. Memorable Experiences

: Attending a live theatre performance is often a memorable and transformative experience for students. It creates lasting memories and fosters a lifelong appreciation for the arts, encouraging students to continue attending theatre productions and participating in cultural activities as they grow older.

FIELD TRIPS AT

CAIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS

INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO THE ARTS!

A field trip to Cain Center for the Arts this year allows students at YOUR school to experience the arts in a very special way!

2024-2025 offerings:

Matilda, Jr.

PRESENTED BY DAVIDSON COMMUNITY PLAYERS

NOV. 14 & 15 | 10AM & 12 NOON
$18 PER STUDENT TICKET; TEACHERS FREE

Packed with high-energy dance numbers andcatchy songs, is a joyous girl powerromp. Children and adults alike will be thrilledand delighted by the story of the special littlegirl with an extraordinary imagination.

Finding Nemo, Jr.