Supporting the Kaleidoscope Series
A Kaleidoscope show is more than a day of theatre
It opens up new ways of thinking about the world. Teachers remark how their students continue to talk about the performance days, months, and even years after seeing a Kaleidoscope show.
The Kaleidoscope Series provides youth with multiple opportunities to experience a wide range of performing arts, to serve underserved communities of Eastern Iowa, and to accommodate over 35,000 students each year.
The Arts Matter To Us All
Every Kaleidoscope live performance connects to an important curriculum and fosters deeper understanding in subjects such as Language Arts, Social Studies, Diversity & Inclusion, STEM, and Social Emotional Learning. Live performance uniquely brings literature and classroom subjects to life and makes challenging subjects accessible and real. According to “Americans for the Arts”, 91% of surveyed individuals nationwide agreed that arts are a part of a well-rounded education for K-12 Students.
Additionally, art has the capacity to unite people. It sees no difference in its patrons, meeting them where they are, and offering experiences as diverse as the audience. An experience at the theatre can heighten our awareness of others and fosters lifelong learning, by leading to the true purpose of meaningful art; to teach, to expand perspectives, to provoke thought, and simply - to inspire.
