Bowling Green, August 19, 2025
News Summary
The Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center and Ramsey Theatre Company are introducing AcTOURS, a touring theatre program delivering professional performances to schools. The inaugural production, ‘Vexing Verses’, inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, will offer an engaging experience for middle and high school students. The program emphasizes literacy, critical thinking, and creative expression, featuring post-show discussions to enhance student interaction with the material. Bookings are now open for the 2025 tour.
Bowling Green Launches New Touring Theatre Program for Schools
The Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKYPAC) and Ramsey Theatre Company have announced the launch of a new touring theatre program called AcTOURS, aimed at delivering professional live performances directly to schools across the region. The inaugural tour is set to take place in 2025, featuring the original play “Vexing Verses”, which draws inspiration from the works of legendary author Edgar Allan Poe.
Performance Details
“Vexing Verses” is a 45-minute production specifically designed for middle and high school students. The play will take place in various school settings, as it is adaptable to a range of performance spaces and meets the square footage requirements commonly found in school gymnasiums and stages. Each performance will be followed by a post-show discussion with the cast, allowing students to engage with the material and explore literary themes, character choices, and story structure.
Educational Benefits
The AcTOURS program is designed to support literacy, critical thinking, and creative expression among students. In alignment with the National Core Arts Standards, the program encourages educators to bring live theatre into the classroom environment, enhancing students’ connection to literature and the arts.
Logistical Considerations
Dillon Godolphin, the Director of Education, highlighted a significant benefit of AcTOURS by noting that traveling to SKYPAC for educational performances can often take up to three hours out of an educator’s school day. This new initiative aims to alleviate that logistical challenge, allowing more schools to access quality theatrical programming.
Booking Information
Bookings for the 2025 AcTOURS tour are now officially open. The tour will run from September 22 to October 28, and interested schools can obtain information on bookings and spacing requirements by visiting TheSKYPAC.com or by contacting Dillon Godolphin directly via email.
Conclusion
The launch of the AcTOURS program represents a significant addition to the educational resources available to schools in the Bowling Green area, enriching the curriculum and promoting engagement in the performing arts among students.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AcTOURS program?
AcTOURS is a touring theatre program launched by SKYPAC and Ramsey Theatre Company that delivers professional live performances directly to schools. The inaugural tour will present “Vexing Verses,” an original play inspired by Edgar Allan Poe.
When will the inaugural tour take place?
The inaugural tour will run from September 22 to October 28, 2025.
What is “Vexing Verses” about?
“Vexing Verses” is a 45-minute original play designed for middle and high school audiences, inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe, featuring themes related to literature and storytelling.
How can schools book the tour?
Schools can book the tour by visiting TheSKYPAC.com for more information or by contacting Dillon Godolphin via email.
Key Features of AcTOURS Program
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Program Name | AcTOURS |
| Inaugural Tour | 2025 |
| Production | “Vexing Verses” |
| Target Audience | Middle and High School Students |
| Performance Length | 45 minutes |
| Post-Show Discussion | Included after each performance |
| Performance Dates | September 22 to October 28, 2025 |
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