Grand OnStage School Programs

Grand OnStage 2026-27 Education Performances

School bookings will open on Wednesday, September 9th at 12:00 pm EST.

Click on the show title below to learn more about each performance. Tickets are $10 each. (Please note: group orders are subject to a handling fee of $16.95).

Rule of Three Theatre - The Velveteen Rabbit
Date: Monday, November 23, 2026 - 10:30 am & 1 pm
Grades: JK-3 
Curriculum Connections: Language Arts: Storytelling, character development, and understanding narrative themes. The Arts (Drama): Expressing emotion and story through movement, voice, and performance. Social Studies / Social-Emotional Learning: Friendship, empathy, and caring relationships. Visual Arts: Imagination and bringing familiar objects and characters to life.
Literary Link: Based on the book by Margery Williams 

Le Gros Orteil - The Lady Next Door
Date: Monday, December 7, 2026 - 10:30 am (English) & 1 pm (French) 
Grades: K-7
Curriculum Connections: Physical Theatre, Clowning, and Circus Arts. The Arts (Drama & Visual Arts): Storytelling through movement. Language Arts: Storytelling, character journeys, responding to stories through discussion. Social-Emotional Learning: Courage, kindness, friendship, and adapting to new challenges. 

Shakura S’Aida
Date: Friday, February 5, 2027 - 1 pm  
Grades: 6-12 
Curriculum Connections: Black History and Futures Month. The Arts – Music: Vocal technique, stage presence, and performance confidence; Interpreting lyrics and emotional expression in performance; Blues, soul, and roots music in a cultural context. The Arts – Drama: Stage presence and communication with an audience; Confidence in live performance settings. English: Lyrics as storytelling and poetic expression. Guidance and Career Studies: Career pathways in the music and performing arts. 

ILL-Abilities International Dance Crew - No Excuses, No Limits
Date: Monday, February 8, 2027 - 10:30 am & 1 pm 
Grades: 2+
Curriculum Connections: The Arts (Dance): Urban dance, movement, and creative expression through breakdance. Health & Physical Education: Strength, coordination, perseverance, and physical skill. Social Studies: Inclusion, diversity, and challenging perceptions of disability. Social-Emotional Learning: Resilience, confidence, and overcoming obstacles.

Mermaid Theatre - Ocean Blue
Date: Monday, March 8, 2027 - 10:30 am & 1 pm 
Grades: JK-3
Curriculum Connections: Science: Ocean habitats, marine animals, and the diversity of life in Earth’s oceans. Environmental Education: Understanding ecosystems and caring for our oceans. The Arts (Drama & Visual Arts): Storytelling through puppetry, movement, design, and projection. Language Arts: Narrative storytelling, character journeys, responding to stories through discussion. Social-Emotional Learning: Courage, kindness, friendship, and adapting to new challenges.

DeeDee Austin
Date: Monday, April 12, 2027 - 10:30 am  
Grades: 6-12
Curriculum Connections: Social-emotional learning, Anti-bullying and mental health initiatives, Indigenous education and Truth and Reconciliation, Equity, diversity, and inclusion programming.

Joss Arnott Dance - Meet the Hatter
Date: Monday, April 26, 2027 - 10:30 am  
Grades: K+
Curriculum Connections: The Arts: Storytelling through movement, character, and imaginative performance. Language Arts: Exploring classic literature, inspired by Alice in Wonderland. Social-Emotional Learning: Identity, self-expression, and celebrating individuality.
Literary Link: Inspired by the book Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

“Staff were wonderful. Performance was wonderful. Study guide was wonderful. 10/10 field trip for the students.”  

-Local educator following Billy Goats Gruff & Other Tales on November 17, 2025

Learn about the Kingston Transit Field Trip Program here.

Grand OnStage school performances are made possible through the generous support of Britton Smith Foundation.