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MTSU and Gaylord Opryland brought a holiday book to life for Homer Pittard students

The Morning Murfreesboro teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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Students at got a holiday preview Oct. 22, when MTSU's College of Education and Gaylord Opryland Resort brought a children's book to life. Broadway director Neil Goldberg read his book, "POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance," and students met cast members from the holiday show, watched a preview performance and asked questions.

“When we can take a story from the pages of a book and bring it to life in a way that captures their imagination, we're creating an experience they will remember.”

Neporcha Cone, dean of MTSU's College of Education

400 copies of the book were given to the school, so students could take the story home.

400copies of the book given to Homer Pittard Campus School

Students also got to meet the cast and see a mini-performance.

Source: murfreesboro.com

  • Show dates: Nov. 24 through Dec. 31 at Gaylord Opryland Resort
  • Part of: the resort's 43rd annual “A Country Christmas”
  • On stage: circus acts, illusions, music and storybook visuals
  • Tickets: CirqueAtGaylordOpryland.com

The holiday show returns to Gaylord Opryland in late November

  1. Oct. 22Homer Pittard students meet the cast and get free copies of the book
  2. Nov. 24Holiday show returns to Gaylord Opryland Resort
  3. Dec. 31Holiday show's run at Gaylord Opryland Resort ends

Source: Rutherford Source

Sources: murfreesboro.com, Rutherford Source

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