2025/26 WORTHAM CENTER KIRK & LUCY BORLAND
STUDENT SERIES
in loving memory of son Patrick Beighley
PILOBOLUS
Fri, Oct 10 • 10 am
Grades 6–12 • Show length: 60 min
Artistry and fun take center stage as students become part of the action with interactive engagement and laughter-filled moments that spark creativity and connection.
PILOBOLUS
Lightwire Theater presents
DINO-LIGHT
Fri, Oct 17 • 10 am & 12 pm
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Grades 2–6 • Show length: 60 min
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Among our most in-demand performances, Lightwire Theater is back with another glow-inthe-dark adventure using a cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology, and dance. Featured on CBS Sunday Morning!
DONNA WASHINGTON A LITTLE SHIVER
Tue, Oct 28 • 10 am
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Grades 6–12 • Show length: 60 min
The minute this groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking—except young Jimmy, the most organized second grader on Earth. Together they set out on an adventure of friendship and art.
In this fresh take on Shakespeare’s popular play, a mischievous fairy causes chaos for young lovers and actors in an enchanted forest—brought to life by this Tony Award-winning New York company.
AILEY II
THE NEXT GENERATION OF DANCE
Liars and Believers presents
YELLOW BIRD CHASE
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Wed, Apr 22 • 10 am
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Grades PreK–5 • Show length: 60 min
Wed, Feb 18 • 10 am
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See how one of America’s most popular dance companies merges the energy of the country’s finest early-career dance talent with the vision of today’s outstanding and emerging choreographers.
A bumbling crew, a mysterious yellow bird, and a chase that defies reality launch you into a wild world with no words. Just laughter, wonder, and theatrical magic for all ages, backgrounds, and imaginations. This performance is accessible to the deaf and hard of hearing community as well as non-English speakers.
JOSHUA LOZOFF
TheaterWorksUSA presents
Fri, Feb 20 • 10 am
Thur, Apr 23 • 10 am & 12 pm
Grades 6–12 • Show length: 60 min
LIFE IS MAGIC
CAT KID COMIC CLUB
Grades 1-12 • Show length: 60 min
Grades K–5 • Show length: 60 min
Through jaw-dropping illusions and mind-reading feats, students will explore problem-solving and the power of human connection. It’s a perfect blend of entertainment and education for teachers looking to inspire and engage.
In this musical adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s series, Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog help baby frogs create comics—encouraging creativity, collaboration, and problem solving through storytelling, imagination, and artistic expression.
BODYTRAFFIC Igniting stories with explosive energy and sheer joy, this internationally acclaimed company conquered the contemporary dance world with a repertoire spanning ballet, modern, Afro-Cuban, and hip-hop.
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Grades 6-12 • Show length: 60 min
Grades 7-12 • Show length: 60 min
An exciting collection of contemporary choreography performed by Wortham’s company-in-residence. From elegant to electric, this program features ensemble works and guest choreographers—each with a distinct creative voice.
STUNTBOY, IN THE MEANTIME Tue, Mar 17 • 10 am & 12 pm
This is a circus experience like no other, inspired by the sights and sounds of Guinea. Your class will be amazed as acrobats expertly execute gravity-defying moves to the exhilarating percussive rhythms of live Afro-Jazz and West African music.
Grades 2–5 • Show length: 60 min
Based on the award-winning graphic novel, this adaptation follows middle schooler Portico Reeves—aka Stuntboy— whose superpower is keeping everyone safe as he navigates identity, emotional wellness, empathy, and growing up.
STEWART/OWEN DANCE + GUESTS Fri, May 1 • 10 am
TheaterWorksUSA presents
Grades 1–7 • Show length: 60 min
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TICKETS $12 each / $11 for groups of 10 or more
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Mon, Mar 23 • 10 am & 12 pm Grades PreK–3 • Show length: 60 min
It’s the season for fun, silly, interactive, notso-scary ghost stories for kids who think they want a ghost story—but not really! Students build literary skills and explore African American storytelling traditions.
Fri, Nov 14 • 10 am
PETE THE CAT
Fri, Jan 23 • 10 am
Fri, Mar 13 • 10 am
AFRIQUE EN CIRQUE
TheaterWorksUSA presents
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
Grades 3–5 • Show length: 60 min
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The Acting Company presents
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Groups of 10 or more: 1 free teacher ticket per every 10 students. Deposit of $1 per ticket is required for groups. Need-based scholarships are available. Visit our website for more information. STUNTBOY
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