UIS Performing Arts Center Education

05/22/2026

BIG NEWS! 🎉✨

The 2026–2027 Staley Class Acts season has officially been announced—and we can’t wait to welcome you back!

Get ready for a season packed with exciting, engaging performances for students of all ages… plus, your field trip just got an upgrade 👀

Sangamon Auditorium is refreshed with brand-new seats, updated carpet, and aisles—making your visit more comfortable than ever!

Curious what’s coming up?

Take a peek at the 2026–2027 Staley Class Acts lineup and start planning your visit today.

🎟️ Click the link below to explore the season and reserve your seats!

Welcome back to Staley Class Acts! We are so excited to welcome you and your students back to the refreshed UIS Performing Arts Center for the 2026–2027 season. This year’s lineup features an amazing collection of shows centered on discovery, resilience, and adventure. When you attend a Staley C...

12/03/2025

What an incredible journey All Smiles has been! Over the month of November, we shared this joyful Theatre for the Very Young production with children and families across Springfield and Jacksonville—completing 13 performances for over 250 children (and over 400 audience members overall) in Head Start classrooms, libraries, and community spaces.

Watching little ones light up with curiosity, laughter, and reminded us that no one is too young to experience theatre. We’re grateful to every site that welcomed us, every caregiver who attended, and every child who helped bring the story to life. We are especially grateful to the Samantha Provenzano and the Alliance Theatre for giving us the opportunity to produce this play in our community!

Thank you to our partners, performers, and supporters who made this tour possible. Our hearts (and our cheeks!) are full of smiles.

We look forward to bringing more plays and programming for our youngest audience members in the future!