Yocum Institute for Arts Education
A Christmas Story
Yocum Institute for Arts Education 3000 Penn Avenue, West LawnHumorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee’s Department Store. The consistent response: “You’ll ... Read more
A Christmas Story
Yocum Institute for Arts Education 3000 Penn Avenue, West LawnHumorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee’s Department Store. The consistent response: “You’ll ... Read more
A Christmas Story
Yocum Institute for Arts Education 3000 Penn Avenue, West LawnHumorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee’s Department Store. The consistent response: “You’ll ... Read more
A Christmas Story
Yocum Institute for Arts Education 3000 Penn Avenue, West LawnHumorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee’s Department Store. The consistent response: “You’ll ... Read more
A Christmas Story
Yocum Institute for Arts Education 3000 Penn Avenue, West LawnHumorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee’s Department Store. The consistent response: “You’ll ... Read more
A Christmas Story
Yocum Institute for Arts Education 3000 Penn Avenue, West LawnHumorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee’s Department Store. The consistent response: “You’ll ... Read more
A Christmas Story
Yocum Institute for Arts Education 3000 Penn Avenue, West LawnHumorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee’s Department Store. The consistent response: “You’ll ... Read more
A Christmas Story
Yocum Institute for Arts Education 3000 Penn Avenue, West LawnHumorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee’s Department Store. The consistent response: “You’ll ... Read more
Be Curious, Wonderland Adventures
Yocum Institute for Arts Education 3000 Penn Avenue, West LawnUsing the fantasy world of Lewis Caroll’s Through the Looking Glass as inspiration, this FREE arts experience for all ages is located on the 55 acre Berks Heritage Center. All ages are invited as a curious explorer. Follow the storyline along the path as you find clues through storytelling and hands-on arts experiences, or explore ... Read more
The Three Little Pigs
Miller Center for the Arts - RACC 4 North Second Street, ReadingAn operatic version of the story of The Three Little Pigs based on scenes from operas by W. A. Mozart. While brother pigs Don Giovanni and Cherubino set off to make homes of sticks and straw, their sister, Despina, goes to the library to read up on "huff-proof, puff-proof" home construction. After Wolfgang Bigbad blows ... Read more
Dot & Ziggy
Yocum Institute for Arts Education 3000 Penn Avenue, West LawnDot and Ziggy may be neighbors, but they aren’t yet friends. After all, what could a ladybug and a skunk possibly have in common? One likes up, one likes down. One flies, one runs. But neither of them know how to share. With the help of a wise spider, and the encouragement of the audience, ... Read more
Improv Night
Yocum Institute for Arts Education 3000 Penn Avenue, West LawnFeaturing the Teen Ensemble & other guests!
Dot & Ziggy
Yocum Institute for Arts Education 3000 Penn Avenue, West LawnDot and Ziggy may be neighbors, but they aren’t yet friends. After all, what could a ladybug and a skunk possibly have in common? One likes up, one likes down. One flies, one runs. But neither of them know how to share. With the help of a wise spider, and the encouragement of the audience, ... Read more
The Three Little Pigs
Miller Center for the Arts - RACC 4 North Second Street, ReadingAn operatic version of the story of The Three Little Pigs based on scenes from operas by W. A. Mozart. While brother pigs Don Giovanni and Cherubino set off to make homes of sticks and straw, their sister, Despina, goes to the library to read up on "huff-proof, puff-proof" home construction. After Wolfgang Bigbad blows ... Read more
Dot & Ziggy
Yocum Institute for Arts Education 3000 Penn Avenue, West LawnDot and Ziggy may be neighbors, but they aren’t yet friends. After all, what could a ladybug and a skunk possibly have in common? One likes up, one likes down. One flies, one runs. But neither of them know how to share. With the help of a wise spider, and the encouragement of the audience, ... Read more
Dot & Ziggy
Yocum Institute for Arts Education 3000 Penn Avenue, West LawnDot and Ziggy may be neighbors, but they aren’t yet friends. After all, what could a ladybug and a skunk possibly have in common? One likes up, one likes down. One flies, one runs. But neither of them know how to share. With the help of a wise spider, and the encouragement of the audience, ... Read more
Dot & Ziggy
Yocum Institute for Arts Education 3000 Penn Avenue, West LawnDot and Ziggy may be neighbors, but they aren’t yet friends. After all, what could a ladybug and a skunk possibly have in common? One likes up, one likes down. One flies, one runs. But neither of them know how to share. With the help of a wise spider, and the encouragement of the audience, ... Read more
Dot & Ziggy
Yocum Institute for Arts Education 3000 Penn Avenue, West LawnDot and Ziggy may be neighbors, but they aren’t yet friends. After all, what could a ladybug and a skunk possibly have in common? One likes up, one likes down. One flies, one runs. But neither of them know how to share. With the help of a wise spider, and the encouragement of the audience, ... Read more