(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- As part of its mission to provide affordable entertainment and educational programming for the community, The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg will present a three-show series of productions designed specifically for young people.

The School-Time Series will offer the following shows this winter and spring:

Finding North, Friday, February 3 at 10:00am (Grades: 5 and up; 60 minutes) - Finding North brings to life the powerful stories of the strivings, sacrifices, and dreams of John P. Parker, a former enslaved man who dedicated his life to helping enslaved people escape through the Underground Railroad in southern Ohio.

Doktor Kaboom and The Wheel of Science!, Friday, April 14 at 10:00am (Grades: 3-8; 60 minutes) - Doktor Kaboom has built a great big spinning wheel and he’s labeled it with everything from optical illusions to chemical reactions to a homemade hovercraft, and more! He has at least a dozen, fantastic demonstrations ready to share with the audience. Wherever the wheel stops, that’s what’s next to delight, entertainment, and educate audiences.

It’s Okay to Be Different – Stories by Todd Parr, Tuesday, May 2 at 10:00am (Grades: Pre-K-3; 60 minutes) - Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s It’s Okay to Be Different – Stories by Todd Parr features an innovative approach to puppetry manipulation and construction, combined with original music. The production cleverly delivers the important messages of acceptance, understanding, and self-confidence. 

Tickets for shows in the School-Time Series cost $8 per person, with one free chaperone ticket provided for every ticket bought. To purchase tickets or for additional information about School-Time shows or any of the productions in RVCCArts’ current season, contact the Box Office, 908-725-3420, or order online at www.rvccArts.org. Senior citizen, student, and group discounts are also available for most performances.

Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.