Free Children’s Theatre Productions on Tuesday July 3 in Newport

Make plans to bring the kids to the next two Farmers Electric Bright Star Children’s Theatre performances on Tuesday, July 3. Both shows are free and lots of fun!

African Folktales – 10:00 a.m. at the Jackson County Library

African Folktales is a 45-minute production that brings to life the vastness of the African landscape and a variety of clever animals. Join Akili as she shares these exciting tales that were traditionally passed down by word of mouth. With imaginative costumes and lots of audience participation, this production also includes valuable character-education themes. African Folktales is best appreciated by grades Pre-K through 5th Grade.

Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History – 3:30 p.m. at the Newport Business Resource Center, 201 Hazel Street

This musical revue provides an energetic and engaging approach to learning about Black History. From songs which carried the secret messages needed to navigate the Underground Railroad, to the powerful anthems of the Civil Rights Movement, to the Beale Street Blues, music has long been an integral part of American history which is celebrated in this production. Bright Star’s professional actors/singers take audiences on a musical tour through hundreds of years of history, sampling songs that spread across centuries and continents, and explaining the history behind these famous ballads, hymns and musical styles.

Bright Star Touring Theatre is a national professional touring theatre company based in Asheville, North Carolina.

For more information about upcoming events for the Downtown Entertainment Series, go to the DRIVE Newport Facebook page or contact the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce for a schedule of events.

Newport Area Chamber of Commerce | 201 Hazel Street, Newport, AR 72112.