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Arts Education at THCA

The THCA values arts education for the enrichment of the lives of our students, audiences and community.

Offering a broad range of educational presentations, the Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts continues its commitment to enriching the lives of children and adults through its School Time and Family presentations.

Our goal is to make the performing and cultural arts accessible, informative and as enjoyable as possible for the audiences in our community.



Field Trips to the THCA

Storyteller Theatre with Tony Walsh

Behind the Scenes

Study Guides


Support Educational Programs at the THCA – Roger and Gail Arrowsmith Education Enhancement Fund
Support arts education in your community. Donate to the Gail and Roger Arrowsmith Education Enhancement Fund. Established in 2006, this fund helps offset the cost of tickets and supports educational enhancement programs in both the visual arts galleries and theatres at the THCA. Donations are accepted in any amount and are tax-deductible.




Field Trips to the THCA
    Calling all teachers, the THCA invites you to book your next field trip to one of the School Time presentations.

    For information or class reservations, call Box Office Manager Anna Zirbel at (904) 276-6753.
    • School groups may reserve for performances starting Monday, August 17, 2009.
    • Each teacher attending receives two complimentary tickets.
    • Payment for reserved tickets is due in full one month (30 days) before the performance.
    • All School Time presentations are accompanied by educational resources that can be downloaded at www.THcenter.org or requested when reservations are made.


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Storyteller Theatre with Tony Walsh



    THCA Executive Director Tony Walsh brings stories and children’s literature to life with his delightful reading and interpretation of both classic and contemporary tales.

    Reading the books that have inspired the productions in this season’s School Time and Family presentations, storyteller Tony Walsh and his box of stories will visit Clay County classrooms.

    Storyteller Theatre 2009-2010
    Stellaluna by Janell Cannon

    Purchase your class tickets and then make your reservation for the free Storyteller Theatre presentation of Stellaluna.

    For available dates please call THCA Marketing Director Kathryn Wills at (904) 276-6847 or e-mail KathrynWills@sjrcc.edu

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Behind the Scenes
    Throughout the season, on select Thursday evenings, the Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts is offering special behind the scenes educational programs to enhance your next cultural arts experience.

    Programs include:
    • gallery discussions by the artist
    • movie nights
    • The Backstage Book Club and
    • pre-performance discussions.
    For more information, and a complete schedule of programs call the THCA Box Office at (904) 276-6750

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Study Guides

Stellaluna Study Guide
Nobody's Perfect - Study Guide
Edgar Allan Poe - Student Study Guide
Edgar Allan Poe - Teacher Study Guide
Alice in Wonderland - Study Guide

For more information, and a complete schedule of programs call the THCA Box Office at (904) 276-6750

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