Grass Roots Program
Sheila Ritter, Co-Chairman
Jennifer Balding, Co-Chairman
Jennifer Balding, Co-Chairman
The OAC is looking with great interest toward the future of the arts in our community by nurturing appreciation and understanding of the fine arts in our school age children. The Grass Roots Program was piloted in 1980 and brings professional artists to children through the local school in cooperation with the Parent-Teacher Organizations and with additional funding provided by the Carrie Winters Trust and our membership. Richland County children are exposed to drama, music, dance, and visual artists through the performances and workshops of the Grass Roots Program.
Upcoming Events for Grass Roots Program
Face-to-Face Productions
RCES Sept. 21 & 22/Apr. 1 & 2 St. Joseph School Sept. 19/Apr. 3
Each production is in development for more than a year. A professional playwright and composer collaborate to craft a musical suitable for our audiences. With a working draft the set designer and costumer are brought on board to create the visual world of the story. The script is then put into the hands of the director, musical director and actors who work for weeks drawing together all the elements into an educational musical which strives to engage, enlighten and entertain.
Our 30 Year Legacy
RCES Sept. 21 & 22/Apr. 1 & 2 St. Joseph School Sept. 19/Apr. 3
Each production is in development for more than a year. A professional playwright and composer collaborate to craft a musical suitable for our audiences. With a working draft the set designer and costumer are brought on board to create the visual world of the story. The script is then put into the hands of the director, musical director and actors who work for weeks drawing together all the elements into an educational musical which strives to engage, enlighten and entertain.
Our 30 Year Legacy
- 1000+ chicagoland schools visited
- 98% of those schools invite us multiple years
- 45 schools have invited us 15 or more times
- 150 schools have invited us 10 or more times
- 300 schools have invited us 8 or more times