Three Rivers College and Patrons of the Arts presented The Imaginary Theatre Company production of "The Christmas Skates" to a number of schools.
The theater group for The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis traveled throughout Southeast Missouri performing the musical for elementary students.
"The Imaginary Theatre Company does an incredible job bringing stories to life in a way that children enjoy," said Robert Abney, Director of the Tinnin Fine Arts Center. "'The Christmas Skates' was no exception. The true spirit of the holiday season really shone through in this production," said Abney.
Three Rivers College and Patrons of the Arts will bring two more performances from The Imaginary Theatre Company to select schools this winter: "The Tortoise and the Hare" and "Greek Myths: Heroes & Monsters."
"Helping children experience fun and learning through theater is just one way we fulfill our mission of providing educational opportunities to the community," said Dr. Wesley Payne, President of Three Rivers College.
Sponsors by location were:
* Poplar Bluff R-1 -- morning show sponsored by the Daily American Republic, afternoon show by First Midwest Bank;
* Puxico -- Tyson Foods, Inc.;
* Clearwater -- Edward Seitz; First Midwest Bank of Piedmont; Heartland Furniture & Appliances, LLC-Cindy Boyers; Keith and Judith Mahal; Peoples Community Bank; Piedmont Rotary Club; Hackworth Ferguson & Thompson, LLC; James and Julia Gronski and Robbi's Zephyr Café, LLC.;
* Malden -- Malden Arts Council and BPS Networks.
* Doniphan -- Castle Products and Services-Bill Wright; Griffin Rentals-Sam and Regina Griffin; JW Woodworks-Jim and Debbie Willis; Peoples Community Bank; Diane Silman; The Counseling Office-Sara Craig; Three Rivers Citizens Advisory Board; Vision Improvement Clinic, LLC-Dr. Jim Hunt; Genesis Chiropractic-Dr. Joshua McElhaney and John and Teresa Klepzig.