Potts School Day Away Series
Incredible Arts Field Trips. Completely Free.
An Extraordinary School Day Awaits
The Potts School Day Away Series brings students to OPAC for exciting, professional performances created especially for young audiences. Through the generosity of Greg and Cheryl Potts, every student, teacher, and chaperone can attend completely free.
Hear from Director of Music Education Julio Barreto and discover what shows are part of the 2026-2027 series.
Live Performing Arts for Every Student
A visit to OPAC is more than a field trip. It is an opportunity for students to experience the excitement of a professional performance in a world-class venue, often for the very first time.
The Potts School Day Away Series removes the cost of admission so more schools and students can participate. Each performance is selected to entertain, inspire curiosity, encourage creativity, and complement classroom learning.
Planning Your School Day Away
- Admission is completely free.
- Advance reservations are required.
- Grade-level recommendations are listed with each performance.
- Seating is limited, and reservations are filled based on availability.
- Schools will receive additional arrival, parking, and performance information after their reservation is confirmed.
This Season’s School Performances
Puppy Pals Live
Grades K–6
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
11:00 a.m.
Rescue dogs take center stage in this action-packed show featuring incredible tricks, comedy, audience participation, and an uplifting message about animal adoption.
Bill Blagg: The Science of Magic
Grades 1–5
Monday, March 1, 2027
11:00 a.m.
Science and illusion collide in an interactive experience that uses incredible magic to explore forces, energy, motion, and other fascinating scientific concepts.
The Colorful Hat Circus
Grades K–6
Wednesday, April 7, 2027
11:00 a.m.
A vibrant world of circus arts comes to life through remarkable physical skills, playful characters, colorful visuals, and imaginative storytelling.
Study Guides
Prepare for your Potts School Day Away experience with downloadable study guides for each performance. These resources give teachers ideas and activities to introduce the program before your visit and continue the learning back in the classroom.