Free student matinees

More than 6,000 precollege students from the local and surrounding schools are bused to McCain Auditorium each year to see a live arts educational performance. Teachers receive in-depth study guides to connect curriculum to these free student matinees.

If you or your class is interested in attending, please call 785-532-6425 for more information.

Bubble Trouble

April 13, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Recommended for grades K-6.

A bubble volcano. Bubble roller coaster. A kid in a bubble? Jeff Boyer takes bubbles to the max in this one-man bubble extravaganza. It’s the craziest, most creative bubble show around. Jeff juggles bubbles, sculpts and builds with bubbles, makes fog-filled bubbles and more. Mixing comedy, music and interactive bubble-magic, he engages and delights audiences of all ages. A hit anywhere there’s air! Meets Common Core Standards for The Arts and Science.