Art in Education
The Townsend Center strives to bring programming to the stage that not only entertains, but also teaches, inspires, and fosters growth within the audience and the community. During the 2025-2026 season, we have three different options for students to experience live entertainment. This October, the UWG Theatre Company will produce the classic gothic story Frankenstein. Following Frankenstein, the UWG Theatre Company will be producing Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol. In January 2026, we have Dr. Kevin Spencer doing a residency to educate the teachers and health care professionals of today and tomorrow, and also available for visits to your school for interactive sessions for special education classrooms. Details on Dr. Spencer’s experiences can be found below.
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Frankenstein ~ Presented by UWG Theatre Company ⚫️ School Matinee: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 10:30am ⚫️ School Matinee: Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 10:30am ⚫️ School Matinee: Friday, October 10, 2025 at 10:30am
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Tiny Tim's Christmas Carol ~ Presented by UWG Theatre Company ⚫️ School Matinee: Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:30am ⚫️ School Matinee: Friday, November 21, 2025 at 10:30am |
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Kevin Spencer ~ Hocus Focus ~ Presented by the Townsend Center ⚫️ In-School Workshops: Thursday, January 15, 2026 ⚫️ In-School Workshops: Friday, January 16, 2026 ⚫️ Sensory Inclusive Performance: Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am ⚫️ Sensory Inclusive Performance: Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm
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EINSTEIN! ~ A Genius in Tumultuous Times ~ Presented by the Townsend Center ⚫️ K-12 Friendly Performance: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 7:00pm
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MAMMA MIA! ~ Presented by Central High School ⚫️ K-12 Friendly Performance: Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:00pm ⚫️ K-12 Friendly Performance: Friday, March 13, 2026 at 7:00pm ⚫️ K-12 Friendly Performance: Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 7:00pm ⚫️ K-12 Friendly Performance: Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2:00pm |
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Disney's The Little Mermaid JR. ~ Presented by Temple High School ⚫️ K-12 Friendly Performance: Friday, March 20, 2026 at 7:00pm ⚫️ K-12 Friendly Performance: Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 2:00pm |
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Mary Poppins JR. ~ Presented by Bowdon Elementary and Middle School ⚫️ K-12 Friendly Performance: Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 7:00pm ⚫️ K-12 Friendly Performance: Friday, April 3, 2026 at 7:00pm |
EINSTEIN! ~ A Genius in Tumultuous Times
This is the multi-award winning and critically acclaimed show that has over 150 performances under its belt. This 80-minute show is designed for a general audience and has played in many Performing Art Centers around the country. Einstein comes back from the beyond. Frustrated that no one has heard the real science history behind General Relativity, Albert takes us back to Berlin in 1914 where he is sent sideways in a world crumbling around him due to The Great War, a science establishment that doesn’t believe him, those that do try to wrestle the theory away from him. He is being isolated for his pacifist views, has a wife who won’t give him a divorce, faces a huge scientific backlash, anti-Semitism, a 10-year old son fighting for his affections, and finally a nervous breakdown that lay him bed ridden for two months. Told with humor, 3D graphics that help give us an insight to his brilliant mind, Albert Einstein comes to life as Jack Fry revitalizes one of the most intriguing icons of all time.
Dr. Kevin Spencer is the globally recognized authority on the academic and therapeutic applications of simple magic tricks in educational and clinical settings. His programs, Magic Therapy™ and Hocus Focus™, have earned international acclaim for their innovative approaches and impactful results.
January 15-16, 2026, Dr. Spencer will be in residency at the Townsend Center, culminating with two autism-friendly magic shows on Jan 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.