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.

 

The Magic School Bus

Friday, January 27, 2023
Student Matinee - 10:00 AM & 1:10 PM

When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip!  But when rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart, our young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the solar system. Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in this new musical adaptation based on the original book series published by Scholastic.

Paddington Bear

Thursday, March 2, 2023
School Matinee - 1:10 PM
Public Performance - 6:30 PM

In this original comedy, Paddington goes next door to borrow a cup of sugar from his neighbor Mr. Curry, who is in a panic because he’s expecting a visit from his Great Aunt Matilda. And so, Paddington volunteers to help Mr. Curry with his to-do list before her imminent arrival. For over 60 years, British-born writer Michael Bond has delighted children and families all over the world with his stories about Paddington. Paddington is popular with both children and adults who feel a deep affection and warmth towards him. 

 

Henrietta Solway

Friday, March 3, 2023
Student Matinee - 10:00 AM

Animal Engine Theatre Company’s Henrietta Solway is a 90-minute original play that is perfect for all ages! Inspired by the works of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Willa Cather and commissioned by the National Willa Cather Center, Henrietta Solway brings to life an exciting and heartfelt tale of ambition, sacrifice, and reconciliation in small towns, big cities, and vast landscapes.

 

Amirah Sackett

Thursday, March 30, 2023
Student Matinee - 10:00 AM & 1:10 PM

An internationally recognized hip-hop dancer, choreographer, and teacher, Amirah Sackett explores and embodies her Muslim American identity through combining hip-hop movement and Islamic themes. She is widely known for her creation of the choreography and performance group known as, “We’re Muslim, Don’t Panic”, which reached viral video fame. Sackett was honored to be a TEDx speaker, guest lecturer at Harvard University, and a cultural diplomat with the U.S. State Department in Bangladesh and Malaysia.

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

Location

Merryman Performing Arts Center
225 W. 22nd St
Kearney, NE 68845
308-698-8297

Contact

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
And by special appointment
mpacboxoffice@kearneycats.com

Funding

Funding was provided by Humanities Nebraska (HN) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

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