Theatre in life: it enlarges us, expanding our hearts and minds and reminding us of what is truly important. Too often the arts are the first to suffer as schools struggle with difficult economic realities. Despite the current financial climate, a passion for the arts in education continues to be one of the missions of The Ritz Theatre. Quality arts-in-education programming remains our focus. We are dedicated to stimulating the imaginations of young people and helping them contribute as creative and compassionate citizens of the future.

The Discovery Series is designed to present events of superior educational and artistic merit, making the students' experience at the theatre the very best it can be. Our programs are coordinated with the curriculum and learning standards promoting skills needed by today's students, such as imaginative reasoning, empathy, big-picture thinking, and communal problem solving. Special study guides precede each performance offering educators a way to tie the experience at the theatre with the classroom.

For more than two decades, The Ritz has offered live theatre to school children and their teachers throughout Northwest Ohio. Our young audiences are presented one-hour performances intended to encourage self expression, inspire self confidence and light up the imagination. In addition, a trip to the historic Ritz Theatre is a way of connecting with the past by offering a special cultural adventure as well.

Economic times may be tough and yet the performing arts and The Ritz Theatre are here for you. We invite you to take advantage of our Discovery Series. Would could engage your students more than live theatre in an historic setting? The experience could be one of the most priceless events of the school year.

This series is sponsored by The Tiffin Metal Products Foundation.