The Bijou Theatre is excited to present our 2025-2026 Imagination Series, designed to inspire and engage students through the magic of live theatre. This field trip experience offers a unique opportunity to enhance classroom learning with performances that spark curiosity, build empathy, and nurture creativity. We invite your classroom to join us for these unforgettable educational experiences.
2025-2026 Season:
Monday, October 20, 2025 || 9:30AM Doors / 10:00AM Performance - REGISTRATION FULL - JOIN THE WAITLIST
Billy Goats Gruff and Other Tales
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s newest production, Billy Goats Gruff and Other Tales, presents a fresh and engaging reimagining of three cherished children's stories—Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Three Little Pigs, and The Three Billy Goats Gruff. Filled with adventure, humor, and heroism, the story follows a brave raccoon and clever mouse who are on a journey to collect treasure. Along the way, they unknowingly help the goats, bears, and pigs, preventing disaster—without any of the animals ever encountering a true villain. This imaginative retelling seamlessly interweaves three classic tales into a heartwarming adventure that celebrates friendship and courage.
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PERFORMANCE LENGTH: 60 minutes – No Intermission.
BEST FOR: Grades Pre-K – 3rd
PRICING: $6/student. Ticket subsidies and travel grants are available.
Monday, April 13, 2026 || 9:30AM Doors / 10:00AM Performance
The Ugly Duckling
Lightwire Theater’s The Ugly Duckling brings a timeless story to life through a captivating fusion of puppetry, dance, and cutting-edge technology. Semi-finalists on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, Lightwire uses electroluminescent wire to create glowing characters and landscapes, transforming the stage into a world of light and movement. This heartwarming, nonverbal production follows the journey of a duckling who discovers his true beauty and strength, set to a vibrant soundtrack that blends classical and pop music. A celebration of self-acceptance and transformation, this visually stunning performance is perfect for young audiences.
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PERFORMANCE LENGTH: 60 minutes – No Intermission.
BEST FOR: Grades Pre-K – 5
PRICING: $6/student. Ticket subsidies and travel grants are available.
REGISTRATION FORM
Registration for Billy Goats Gruff and Other Tales on October 20, 2025 is FULL - JOIN THE WAITLIST.
Teacher Resources
LESSON PLANS COMING SOON!
To deepen your students’ engagement with the material, we offer comprehensive guidebooks that align with each production. These resources include thematic learning units, detailed lesson plans, and background information to help you integrate the performances into your curriculum. Each guidebook provides artistic insights and study materials that will enrich both classroom and life learning experiences before and after the show.
Financial Assistance Options
Ticket Subsidies
We believe that every student should have the opportunity to experience the arts, regardless of financial constraints. To ensure accessibility, a limited number of ticket subsidies are available to schools in need. If your school requires financial assistance, please contact us to discuss options. Subsidy requests must include the economically disadvantaged percentage of your school and be submitted in writing before the final attendance count and payment. For more details, please reach out to us at 865-522-0832.
Travel Grants
We understand that transportation costs can be a barrier to participation. To help offset these expenses, we offer Travel Grants that reimburse up to 50% of your travel costs. Schools interested in applying for assistance can complete our Travel Grant Application. Reimbursement will be provided after the required documentation is submitted to the Bijou.
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