Young People's Performances

The Quick Center presents a number of weekday performances and programs for young audiences.

Some programs are special musical performances by acclaimed soloists and ensembles coming to the Quick Center as part of its annual performing arts series conducted in conjunction with Friends of Good Music of Olean. They give daytime performances for schoolchildren, then evening concerts for general audiences.

Other programming includes theatrical performances scheduled especially for young audiences.

Young people's performances for 2021-2022

The Mrs. Claus Holiday Show

Presented by Kit's Interactive Theatre
10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 7
For Grades K-5

This program combines theatre, dance, music, and improvisation, with audience members cast right into the show! Come join the good cheer of the yuletide with Mrs. Claus and Herbie the Elf. Partake in the stories, sing holiday songs, and dance with the Sugarplum Fairies in this jolly celebration.

Promo photo for holiday show at St. Bonaventure university

Cuarteto Latinoamericano

Mexican Music & Painting
With guest speaker Benjamin Juarez
10 a.m. and noon, Friday, May 6
For Grades 5-12

This concert focuses on the paintings from the time of Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera and other artists as well as music by prominent composers of the time. It features projections and commentary about the connections between painting, music, and history.

This performance is presented in conjunction with the Quick Center exhibition “Frida Kahlo’s Gardens” produced by NEH On The Road. Be sure and complete a “Gallery Request Form” to reserve your spot for a tour of the exhibition before or after your performance!

School bus grants are available to help regional school districts bring their elementary, middle and high school students to exhibitions, performances and other programs at the Quick Center.

You need to submit two things:

a completed School Bus Grant Application
a quote from the transportation company your school will be using to bus students to and from the Quick Center.

Applications should be submitted one month prior to your visit. Notification usually takes about two weeks after the receipt of the request. Funds will be disbursed in the form of a check mailed to the school on the day of your visit to the Quick Center.

Please note: Bus grants are available for Quick Center/Dresser-Rand Challenger Learning Center tours only when you book a tour and art activities at the Quick Center lasting two hours in length.

Questions?

Contact Jennifer Skroback, Office Manager
(716) 375-2493
Send an email

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Young People's Performances