Education has been an important part of the FOX's mission since its grand reopening more than 26 years ago. Tens of thousands of students from Hutchinson and throughout Reno County have traveled to the FOX "by the bus" to take part in our highly anticipated "Informances" and workshops. Aside from the cost of transportation, there is NO OTHER EXPENSE to the schools for participation in our "By The Bus" arts-in-education opportunities. That is made possible in large part because of the generous underwriting support we receive from the Herman, Esther and Henry Stallman Foundation and the Charles E. Carey Memorial Endowment Fund through Hutchinson Community Foundation.
Artistically and historically designed specifically for 3rd - 5th grades. 1869 Kansas dances to life in this new-century twist on the traditional Nutcracker. Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker music remains, masterfully adapted by Boston composer Rick Kuethe, a native of Omaha, Nebraska. This Informance offers selected students the chance to dance on stage at the Fox, audience practice in theatre etiquette, behind-the-scene Prairie Nutcracker peeks, selected scenes, and audience participation, while learning about Kansas history, literary and musical adaptation and meeting featured dancers and musicians.
*Prairie Nutcracker performs three shows for the general public:
Friday & Saturday, December 12th & 13th at 7:30 PM and
Sunday, December 14th at 3:00 PM.
Experience the magic of Cirque Mechanics: Tilt!, a captivating performance that combines the thrill of circus arts with innovative mechanical wonders. This show is designed to engage audiences of all ages, offering a unique blend of acrobatics, storytelling, and engineering marvels. Join us for an unforgettable journey where creativity and imagination take center stage.
