NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Students from area schools and families from the community are invited to the 2026-27 Children’s Performing Arts Series hosted by Stephen F. Austin State University’s Micky Elliott College of Fine Arts. Performances for each of the four touring productions will be held at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on the dates listed below in Turner Auditorium in the Griffith Fine Arts Building on the SFA campus.
The series, designed to bring professional, affordable performances to East Texas audiences, offers teachers and parents opportunities to connect the stage experience to classroom learning, said Diane Peterson, Children’s Performing Arts Series director at SFA.
“This season features touring productions that are fun, educational and engaging for a variety of ages,” Peterson said. “We’re excited to welcome students and teachers back for another season of performances that give young audiences a memorable experience with the arts.”
The 2026-27 season includes the following shows:
Nov. 10 – “Super Scientific Circus”
Starring Mr. Fish and Trent the Mime, this high-energy show proves that science can be fun and funny by featuring circus skills, comedy and magic to introduce scientific principles such as friction, inertia, centripetal force, aerodynamics, sonic booms, air pressure and ultraviolet light. The performance is recommended for grades K-12.
Feb. 4 – “Click, Clack, Moo”
Farmer Brown has a problem: his cows like to type. When his granddaughter, Jenny, comes for a visit and Farmer Brown declares the farm a tech-free zone, the barnyard comes to life in this hilarious musical about cooperation based on the Caldecott Honor Book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin. The performance is presented by TheaterWorksUSA, and is recommended for grades pre-K-5.
March 2 – “Rumpelstiltskin”
The Panto Company USA brings this classic tale to the stage as Daisy, a young woman who can spin straw into gold, must outwit a greedy king with help from the mysterious Rumpelstiltskin. The production features songs and audience participation while exploring themes of honesty, greed and accountability. The performance is recommended for grades K-5.
April 30 – “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie”
Based on the award-winning book by Laura Numeroff, this fast-paced, slapstick adventure follows a hungry little mouse whose simple request for a cookie leads to one hilarious thing after another. The performance is presented by Main Street Theater and is recommended for grades pre-K-5.
Tickets are $10 for individuals and $8 per person for groups of 20 or more. Season tickets are $32 each. To learn more or purchase tickets, visit sfasu.edu/cpas.
