Established in 2015, the Scott D. & Rochelle Morris Matinee Fund supports the Merryman Performing Arts Center to annually present diverse local, regional, and nationally touring performances of theatre, music and dance for Kearney area K-12 students. In addition, these funds help support the opportunities for children and their parents and grandparents to attend family and youth-oriented performances by providing reduced price tickets.

Mutts Gone Nuts: Unleashed

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Student Matinee - 10 AM & 1 PM

Come see a dozen of the world’s most talented four-legged performers in a comedy dog spectacular that is leaving audiences everywhere howling for more! The all-star lineup includes a host of amazing rescue dogs that will dance, prance, flip, and skip their way right into your heart.

123-Andrés

Thursday, April 2, 2026
Student Matinee - 10 AM & 1 PM

Latin Grammy winning duo Christina and Andrés blend sounds from across Latin America with both English and Spanish lyrics to create songs everyone will want to sing along to.

Pete the Cat: The Musical

Monday, April 20, 2026
Student Matinee - 10 AM & 1 PM

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. Join Pete and The Biddles on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!

Let's Go Science Show

Thursday, April 30, 2026 & Friday, May 1, 2026
Student Matinee - 10 AM

“Fun’” is the word most used when it comes to describing these wacky Science Shows. Trained as jugglers, physical and verbal comedians, Professor Smart (Todd Victor) and Dr. Knowitall (Lizette Guy) bring science to life with an interactive performance combining theatrical storytelling and very cool demonstrations.

Please consider helping sponsor a Student Matinee by calling the Merryman at 308-698-8297