Arts Day and Children's Theater

Arts Day Evaluation

2011-12 Cultural Arts Experiences for Schools

The Arvada Center’s Arts Day and Children’s Theater programming offers schools the opportunity to enhance their curriculums with cultural arts activities.  With over 30 years of experience, we have created programs that teachers appreciate and students enjoy. 

Children’s Theater

$8 general admission; $4 for Title l/ADA Students

10 a.m. and 12 noon performance, generally Tuesday-Friday

How I Became a Pirate

How I Became a Pirate  returns for another season of singing, dancing and treasure hunting.  Reserve your seats today!

Based on the book written by Melinda Long and Illustrated by David Shannon
Book, Music and Lyrics by Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman
Directed by David & Julie Payne

AARRRRGH!  Who doesn’t want to be a pirate?  When young Jeremy Jacob and his exceptional digging skills are recruited by Captain Braid Beard for treasure burying purposes, Jeremy thinks the pirate life is for him.  Until he realizes that the simple things in life, like a kiss and a warm tucking in at night are those that are most important.  Set sail for a hilarious and toughening journey as Jeremy learns that the most important things in life are worth more than buried treasure.  A story of adventure and finding one’s own heart – a path that can’t be found on any treasure map.

Recommended for grades: Pre K-5, ages 4 and up

October 18-December, 2012
Use our online registration link below or phone 720-898-7240

Spring 2013

No Dogs Allowed

Leaving the Bronx for a day at the lake is a real treat for Iris and her close-knit,  extended family.  Despite Papi’s instructions to pack light, Mami brings enough food for the tri-state region and Iris sneaks in the family dog.  After all, El Exigente is part of la familia. The trip is marked by memorable misadventure, but the family finally arrives at the lake, only to discover there are … No Dogs Allowed!  Humor and cooperation save the day in this warm and cheery family venture.

Written by "Maria" from Sesame Street - Sonia Manzano
Music by Stephan Lawrence
Lyrics by Billy Aronson

February 7-April 12, 2013

Online Reservation for Spring 2013  -  call 720-898-7245


Online Reservation for Fall 2012 or call 720-898-7245

Add another art experience for just $1 more!

$1 general admission; $.50 for Title l/ADA students 

All experiences are interactive and encourage student participation; choose from:

Theater Tech Talk – in this fun and entertaining “talk back," actors share information with students about lights, costumes and special effects as well as answer questions.  

Gallery Tour – this docent guided discovery tour of one of the Center’s galleries includes an art activity

History Museum Visit – spend 30-minutes exploring the Arvada History Museum.  Other museum experiences also available.

To add an art experience to a children's theater performance, click on the link above for fall or spring or call 720-898-7245

Make an Arts Day of it!

This three-hour cultural arts experience includes a children's theater performance, choice of one-hour workshop, a 30-minute art experience (theater tech talk, gallery tour or museum visit) and a reserved lunch space all for only $8-10 per student.  Workshop Information or call 720-898-7240

To reserve your Arts Day, click on the link above for fall or spring or call 720-898-7240.

We also offer Collage, History and Special Event Arts Days.  These unique Arts Day options, allow teachers even more flexibility in planning a field trip that best fits scheduling and curriculum needs.  More information or call 720-898-7240