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LET IT SHINE: CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT

JOIN THE DIXIE FOR LET IT SHINE: CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT - THU, JAN 29 | 11A

Tickets are on sale:

  • For school systems, use the Reserve Seats button below to email our Box Office

  • For homeschool groups and the general public, click the Purchase Seats button below

This powerful production will introduce audiences to poignant events and notable names of the Civil Rights Movement. This acclaimed show focuses on the tumultuous years between 1955 and 1968 and shines a light on important milestone in our history, including: the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the SCLC, Brown v. Board of Education, Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and more come to life in this powerful tale. Through stories and song, Let It Shine shows the high price that was paid by those who fought for equal rights during this turbulent time.

Recommended Ages: Grades 3rd - Adult
Running Time: 50 minutes
•Core Connections: Black History, History, and Social Studies

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SCHOOL SYSTEMS: HOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEATS

1. Review the lineup at DixiePAC.net and choose your shows

2. Email The Dixie’s Box Office (boxoffice@dixiepac.net) with:

  • name of school

  • name of teacher

  • name of performance/time

  • number of students/grade level

  • number of teachers

3. You’ll receive an email reply from The Dixie with a reservation number and request for 15% deposit to confirm. If you have not received an email response in 2 business days, please contact The Dixie’s Box Office at 731.986.2100, M-F, 10-4p. 

4. Applying for the TN Arts Commission Ticket Subsidy Grant? Visit tnartscommission.org.

5. Your remaining payment will be due 4 weeks before the performance. No additional changes can be made at this time.

RESERVE SEATS

GENERAL PUBLIC + HOMESCHOOL GROUPS

PURCHASE SEATS

GRANT APPLICATIONS

These performances qualify for the Tennessee Arts Commissions Student Ticket Subsidy grant. We encourage all educators to take advantage of this opportunity by visiting tnartscommission.org.

Grant applications open on Tues, August 12 at 8A CT, however you must have a reservation number from The Dixie box office to apply.


TICKET PRICES + POLICIES

Tickets are $12 per seat for students and $15 per seat for teachers/parents.. A complimentary teacher ticket is included with every 10 student seats purchased.

Payment is non-refundable. Once an invoice is paid, a refund will not be issued due to student absences, transfers, or dislike of a performance. The Executive Director reserves the right to cancel a show due to weather-related occurrences. However, in most instances, the show will go on even if only one school is able to attend. If a show is cancelled due to weather, or your school system is closed, Dixie PAC will attempt to offer available make-up days. If that is not possible, Dixie PAC will offer to apply the funds to another upcoming school time production.     

Earlier Event: January 29
LET IT SHINE: CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
Later Event: February 11
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