Education Series
Arts education is important to us! NPAC offers an education series each school year for students in the region. Studies show that involvement in the arts is associated with gains in math, reading, cognitive ability, critical thinking, and verbal skills. Arts learning can also improve motivation, concentration, confidence, and teamwork. And it’s fun!
Registration for the 2025-2026 Education Series opens August 1!
Now Accepting Waitlist Registrations For Camp NPAC Kids
Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical
October 28, 2025
9AM & 11AM
Grades 1-5
Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog have started an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics! Their fishy father Flippy is overjoyed that his kids will learn to unleash their creativity, but when the frogs’ constant bickering and outrageous imaginations send their comics comically off the rails, Flippy flips out! Will the club survive? Will the frogs ever get along? And will creativity finally save the day? All will be answered in this madcap musical based on Dav Pilkey’s irreverently hilarious book series.
Sheena McCall Young People's Concerts: Road Trip USA
November 5, 2025
9:30AM & 11AM
Grades 3-5
Buckle up for an unforgettable adventure with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra! With Maestro Aram Demirjian at the wheel, students will embark on a musical journey across the country visiting some of America’s most iconic sights and scenes. From the Liberty Bell to National Parks to the Hollywood sign, this 45-minute performance brings the spirit of the USA to life as students discover dynamic connections between music, landscapes, and landmarks. Grab your maps and pack your imagination – this is one road trip you won’t want to miss!
STOMP
January 21, 2026
11AM
Grades K-12
Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, and more fill the stage with energizing beats at STOMP: the inventive and invigorating stage show that’s dance, music, and theatrical performance blended together in one electrifying rhythm.
Pete The Cat: The Musical
March 2, 2026
9AM & 11AM
Grades K-3
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. So the minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking. That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth.
But when Jimmy draws a blank in art class during the last week of school, it turns out Pete is the perfect pal to help him out. Together, they set out on a mission to help Jimmy conquer second grade art, and along the way, they both learn a little something new about inspiration. Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Camp NPAC Kids!
Camp NPAC Kids is our summer theatrical day camp where kids Kindergarten through 12th grade sing, act, dance, and design costumes, and set and prop pieces
for a full week of fun!
Seussical KIDS
June 2-6
9AM – 3PM
Completed Grades K-5
Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical KIDS, a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once on This Island, Ragtime).
Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat, our narrator, tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child, who gets in trouble for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton’s challenge is twofold — not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must also guard an abandoned egg that’s been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!
Disney’s The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world, and now you have the opportunity to produce this one-of-a-kind musical in your community. Bring the African savanna to life on your stage with Simba, Rafiki, and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.
The Lion King JR. features classic songs from the Broadway musical and animated feature film, including “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “He Lives in You,” and “Hakuna Matata.” Young performers will also get the chance to learn a wide range of new theatrical skills—such as mask-making and puppetry—encouraging them to explore this beloved story with creativity and pride.
Disney's The Lion King JR.
June 16-20
9AM – 3PM
Completed Grades 6-12
