Youth Entertainment Series

Youth Entertainment Series

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!

Looking to have your school or educational organization attend a YES performance? We would love to have you. You MUST make a reservation to attend, so call us at 309/342.2299

2024 YES Season is generously sponsored by

with additional support provided by

The Adventures of Orie the Orpheum Mouse

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

Catapult

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

Steve Trash: Science of Ecology

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

Shrek The Musical JR.

FRIDAY, MAY 2rd at 10 am & 12:30 pm

This musical comedy is filled with wit, warmth, and good old-fashioned entertainment at its best — a bold, brassy show that will have the whole town atwitter! The story follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments for a boys’ band he vows to organize. The catch? He doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, whose belief in Harold’s power might just help him succeed in the end in spite of himself. Presented by The Performing Arts Academy of Galesburg.

Grades 1-6

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