YES, or Youth Entertainment Series, is an educational program for area public and private schools, home schools, and educational organizations that is offered free of admission! The focus of YES is to teach kids through the magic of theatre by exposing them to high quality performance on The Orpheum stage. YES also offers FREE study guides to all performances so teachers can incorporate the core values and the concepts presented in the shows into their school curriculum. Just click on the TEACHERS button to have access to these resources!
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6th at 10 am & 12:30 pm
The Adventures of Orie the Orpheum Mouse is about a delightful mouse named Orie. Orie and the family live at the Orpheum Theatre in Galesburg, Illinois. The family of red-tailed mice believe themselves to be the owners and stars of the century-old theater. They share historical and hysterical tales about their adventures!
Grades K-3
FRIDAY, MARCH 7th at 10 am & 12:30 pm
Experience the mesmerizing world of Catapult! Watch as talented performers create stunning, larger-than-life shadow illusions, blending dance, storytelling, and incredible visual effects. This captivating show will transport you to a realm of magic and wonder. Perfect for all ages. Known for their ground breaking work on America’s Got Talent, Catapult is sure to leave your students spellbound!
Grades 3-6
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23rd at 10 am & 12:30 pm
He is coming back to The Orpheum with an awesome eco-educational show that’s specifically tailored to schools! This show is an excellent blend of STEM based ecological lessons and awesome green themed magic tricks created by the original, Rockin’ Eco Hero himself – Steve Trash! Each show is filled with rockin’ music, eco-info and lots of funny stuff. Your students will take home a new understanding of their connection to the planet.
Grades 2-6
FRIDAY, MAY 2rd at 10 am & 12:30 pm
Grades 1-6
Box Office Hours:
Tuesday - Friday, 10am-2pm
The Box Office opens 30 minutes prior to every ticketed performance