PASS - The Performing Arts Series for Students

Reservations for PASS Fall 2026 Season are CLOSED! Spring 2027 Shows to be announced soon!

Download the PASS Fall 2026 Brochure HERE

Serving nearly 5,000 children each year, the Performing Arts Series for Students (PASS), founded in 1970, is designed to open doors to learning through the performing arts. All shows are held at Millikin University's Kirkland Fine Arts Center. Teacher receive an educational packet for each show. High-quality shows are chosen with young students in mind.

Area teachers and homeschool groups can reserve seats for the program(s) that best suit the needs of their class. All shows are $5 per student.

Fall 2026 Performance:

• Comedy Dance Chicago - October 9, 2026 - PreK-8th Grade

If you would like your child to take advantage of this excellent opportunity, contact your school’s principal and teachers. Homeschoolers are also welcome.

3 MORE SHOWS COMING IN SPRING 2027 - INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED FALL 2026.

Thank you to our PASS sponsors:

• Decatur Area Arts Council
• Amherst Hardy Foundation
• Kirkland Fine Arts Center
• Illinois Arts Council
• John Ullrich Foundation

For questions, please call 217-423-3189 or email emma@decaturarts.org

Learn more about the history of PASS - HERE