Bushnell Performing Arts Scholars Program

Bushnell Performing Arts Scholars Program

Author: The River 105.9 (WHCN-FM) November 17, 2025 Duration: 9:42
We spoke with Madison Chapman and Kristin Davis from the Education Department at the Bushnell Theatre about the Bushnell Performing Arts Scholars program and the production of Matilda Jr. Tickets for the Bushnell Performing Arts Scholars' production of Matilda Jr. will be going on sale on November 22nd.

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