Parks, Recreation & Tourism Parks & Centers

The Reptile World program was designed to give audiences the opportunity to meet an interesting selection of live, large, colorful, and gentle reptiles from all over the world. Audiences enjoy discovering what reptiles are, what makes them different from birds and mammals, and how important they are in our environment. Many of the myths and misconceptions are dispelled, instilling a greater appreciation, and understanding of these fascinating reptiles.

Reptile World programs aim to increase student awareness to our natural world, encourage them to be curious, and make a special connection between them and these incredibly beautiful reptiles.

PIG TALES

Pigs learn sharing and taking turns while they act out the stories of "The Three Billy Goats' Gruff" and "Jack and the Beanstalk." Ages 2-10. http://www.blueskypuppets.com/pigtales_storyboard.html

SUPERPIG

An anti-bullying production dedicated to the National Library Summer Reading Series: “Every Hero Has a Story!” Chester dreams of having superhero powers, but he comes to a better understanding of what real heroes are when he helps a friend out of a bullying situation. Other community heroes are celebrated as well. Ages 2-12. http://www.blueskypuppets.com/pigtales_storyboard.html

RUFUS

A fast-paced and funny story about acceptance and inclusion with an adorable main character. Ages 2-10.

http://www.blueskypuppets.com/ruf_storyboard.html

THE 3 (NOT SO LITTLE) PIGS

The Three (not so) little Pigs was originally produced in 1988 as a 4th birthday party celebration for Judith and Michael's son Tristan. A that time he was having squabbles with his two sisters which frustrated his parents. He was also afraid of wolves, although he loved the story of the Three Little Pigs. We decided to write a story that reflected a parent's frustration at sibling problems, and which made the wolf non-threatening, a vegetarian uninterested in pigs. Our friends loved the show and suggested we produce it for public viewing. It has since become one of our most popular shows, filled with audience participation and humor aimed at all ages.

Zig Zag’s hilarious and spectacular Magic Variety Show. Guaranteed laughs. Expect Puppetry, Music, Magic and more.

This Hawaiian hula dance group has performed at the Washington D.C. Cherry Blossom Festival, local International Festivals, Workhouse Arts Center events, elder care facilities, weddings, and other specialty events around Northern Virginia.

A showcase featuring drama, dance, music, and visual arts by our students, Harmony Studios is a competition/elite group of kids who perform year-round. The students are amazingly talented and intend to do a Broadway style review show “through the decades”.

Established in 2020, this mission of the nonprofit, Harmony Studios, is to make musical theater and fine arts accessible to every family, regardless of their financial situation. Harmony Studios provides a safe place for kids, not only to master their talents and gifts, but to be able to feel safe being as creative as they want to be.

The Manassas Jazz Society (MJS) is a small ensemble format providing an opportunity to read, transcribe, arrange, rehearse and perform different “sub genres” of  Jazz in a “hands on” workshop format. Open to musicians reading /performing at the intermediate music level and experience. Instrumentation is limited to Drums (acoustic; electronic), Percussion (LP), Bass (electric; upright), Guitar (acoustic, electric) Keyboards (synth), Trumpet, Flugal Horn, Saxophone, EWI (electronic wind instrument).  

Kingdom   Music Citizens is a talented ensemble of young musicians ranging from Age 4 - 14 specializing in jazz, gospel and reggae and afro centric genres. Directed by accomplished musician Eric Ofei, the band has performs at several community and corporate events thrilling and inspiring audiences with their dynamic performances.