NEWS RELEASE

Riverside Children’s Theatre in partnership with the Education Foundation of Indian River County will present the FREE, fun-filled family event, RT Star’s Back To School Party, on Saturday, August 22^nd from 10am to 2pm at Riverside Theatre.

With hands-on activities, live performances, face painting, a bounce house, and entertaining contests, this community-wide event will also feature back to school information from Administrators and Directors from the School District of Indian River County.

“I can’t think of a better way to kick off the start of another school year than to celebrate with two of our partners; Riverside Theatre and the Education Foundation,” said Dr. Mark J. Rendell, Superintendent of the School District of Indian River County. “What a great day of fun it will be.”

The Food Services Department will provide fresh produce, their meal plan, and information on their free/reduced lunch program. The Student Services Department will participate with health screenings, mind-body wellness programs, and garden/health initiatives with the Health Department. The Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program will share information on Kindergarten readiness. People from these informative programs, along with After School Programming and the Transportation Department, will be available for consultation. Plus, the Tobacco Free Partnership of Indian River County will be bringing their SWAT team (Students Working Against Tobacco) to the event with information and interactive games.

Along with live performances from students of Riverside Children’s Theatre and professional entertainment from performers of the Children’s Theatre Touring Program, the day will include interactive contests on building a lunch box, getting dressed for school, and our take on the popular television game show, “Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?”

The day’s schedule is as follows*:

 

10:00am – “Welcome To The Theatre” opening performance

10:15am – DJ Dance Party

11:00am – Live Entertainment

11:15am – Lunch Box Contest

11:30am – Live Entertainment

11:45am – Are You Smarter Than a School Kid? Contest

12:00pm – DJ Dance Party

12:45pm – Live Entertainment

1:00pm – Get Dressed! Contest

1:15pm – DJ Dance Party

1:45pm – Live Entertainment

2:00pm – Close of Event

*Schedule subject to change.

RT Star’s Back To School Party is FREE and takes place on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Riverside Theatre. Prizes will be given as well as food and drinks available for sale. For more information, call the Box Office at 772-231-6990 or online at www.riversidetheatre.com. Riverside Theatre is proud to partner with The Education Foundation of Indian River County for this event.