K–12 School Performance Series
The Gogue Center’s 2026–27 K–12 School Performance Series brings acclaimed artists and productions from around the world to Auburn for unforgettable performing arts experiences.
Featuring literary adaptations, contemporary circus, musical storytelling and brand-new puppetry adventures, this year’s series offers engaging performances designed to inspire curiosity, support classroom learning and introduce students of all ages to the power of the performing arts.
Registration for our 2026–27 K–12 School Performance Series opens Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Prior to each performance, teachers will receive a performance study guide containing information about the performing artist or company, the art form, and relevant, grade-appropriate lessons and activities designed to help incorporate standards-based learning into the classroom.
Fall 2026
Gravity & Other Myths
Ten Thousand Hours
Tuesday, October 7
10 a.m. (Central) • Woltosz Theatre
Students are invited to witness extraordinary skill, trust and teamwork in Ten Thousand Hours, the award-winning acrobatic smash from Australian company Gravity & Other Myths. This high-energy performance celebrates the countless hours of training, focus and collaboration behind every breathtaking feat. Through daring lifts, flips, balances and moments of playful humor, the performers reveal what happens when dedication meets imagination. Students will experience contemporary circus at its most human and inspiring, discovering how practice, perseverance and connection can turn possibility into something spectacular. It’s a thrilling reminder that greatness is built one hour, one choice at a time.
Suggested Grades
6–12
Curricular Connections
- Character Development
- English/Language Arts
- Math
- Science
- STEAM
Registration for this and all shows in our 2026–27 K–12 School Performance Series opens to educators on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
What Do You Do With a Problem?
Friday, October 30
9:30 a.m. • Noon (Central) • Woltosz Theatre
Based on the beloved book by Kobi Yamada, What Do You Do With a Problem? invites young audiences into a thoughtful, imaginative story about courage, resilience and discovery. When a child is faced with a problem that seems too big to handle, hiding from it only makes it grow. Through gentle humor, expressive storytelling and heartfelt moments, What Do You Do With a Problem? encourages students to face challenges with curiosity instead of fear. Along the way, they learn that problems can become opportunities—helping us think differently, grow stronger and discover solutions we never imagined before we tried to face them.
Suggested Grades
K–3
Curricular Connections
- Art
- Character Development
- Dance & Movement
- English/Language Arts
- Science
- Storytelling
- Technology
- Theatre
Registration for this and all shows in our 2026–27 K–12 School Performance Series opens to educators on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Spring 2027
Curious George: The Golden Meatball
Friday, February 12
9:30 a.m. • Noon (Central) • Woltosz Theatre
Everyone’s favorite curious little monkey takes the stage in Curious George: The Golden Meatball, a lively musical adventure based on the beloved books by Margret and H.A. Rey. When Chef Pisghetti enters his famous meatballs in the Golden Meatball Contest, George is ready to help—and, of course, a little curiosity leads to plenty of fun. Young audiences will follow George on a playful journey filled with music, laughter and problem-solving as he discovers the joy of friendship, teamwork and trying something new. Curious George: The Golden Meatball is a deliciously entertaining treat for students, teachers and fans of all ages.
Suggested Grades
K–3
Curricular Connections
- Art
- Character Development
- English/Language Arts
- Storytelling
- Theatre
Registration for this and all shows in our 2026–27 K–12 School Performance Series opens to educators on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Cirque Mechanics
TILT!
Tuesday, March 2
10 a.m. (Central) • Woltosz Theatre
Students will step right up for TILT!, a thrilling new circus spectacular from Cirque Mechanics. This fun, retro-inspired performance transforms the stage into a world of motion, invention and surprise, where daring acrobats, aerialists and jugglers bring mechanical marvels to life. With playful energy and eye-popping skill, TILT! demonstrates how creativity, engineering and teamwork can launch ordinary ideas into extraordinary action. Students will be amazed by the balance, timing and imagination behind every twist, toss and tumble. It’s a lively celebration of curiosity, problem-solving and the power of working together to make wonder move spectacularly onstage.
Suggested Grades
3–6
Curricular Connections
- Dance & Movement
- History
- Science
- Social Studies
- STEAM
- Storytelling
- Theatre
Registration for this and all shows in our 2026–27 K–12 School Performance Series opens to educators on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Joseph Kekuku and the Voice of the Steel Guitar
Thursday, April 29
9:30 a.m. • Noon (Central) • Woltosz Theatre
Students will discover a remarkable musical legacy in Joseph Kekuku and the Voice of the Steel Guitar, the true story of the young Hawaiian musician whose curiosity changed music forever. After experimenting with sound, Joseph Kekuku helped create the “Hawaiian Sound” that carried the steel guitar across oceans and around the world. Through music, storytelling and cultural history, this powerful performance introduces students to innovation, perseverance and the power of sharing one’s voice. Young audiences will learn how one person’s imagination can inspire generations, connecting people through melody, creativity and the universal language of music.
Suggested Grades
4–8
Curricular Connections
- English/Language Arts
- History
- Music
- Social Studies
- STEAM
- Storytelling
- Theatre
Registration for this and all shows in our 2026–27 K–12 School Performance Series opens to educators on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Ocean Blue
Monday, May 3
9:30 a.m. • Noon (Central) • Woltosz Theatre
Students will dive into a wondrous undersea world in Ocean Blue, a brand-new adventure from the puppetry masterminds of Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia. Through imaginative storytelling, vivid visuals and beautifully crafted puppets, Ocean Blue invites young audiences to explore the mystery, beauty and importance of life beneath the waves. As the story unfolds, students will encounter ocean creatures, discover new perspectives and experience the wonder of the natural world in a fresh and memorable way. Ocean Blue is a captivating journey that celebrates curiosity, creativity and our shared responsibility to care for our planet.
Suggested Grades
K–2
Curricular Connections
- Math
- Social Studies
- Science
- STEAM
- Storytelling
- Theatre
Registration for this and all shows in our 2026–27 K–12 School Performance Series opens to educators on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Bus Reimbursement Program
All schools attending one of our K–12 School Performance Series shows are eligible to participate in our bus reimbursement program. Funding for this program is limited, and requests will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Please let us know if you would like to receive additional information on our bus reimbursement program at the time of registration.