Discovery: Forgottonia
Apr 30 - May 1, 2026
1 Hour
No Intermission
PNC Arts Annex
Description
This show is part of our Discovery Series, which presents weekday field trips for area schools to experience carefully selected shows designed to enhance curriculum connections throughout various subject areas. If you are not purchasing tickets for a school or homeschool, please click here to explore our Children’s Theatre programming.
The name “Forgottonia” first came to Western Illinois in 1972 when 16 counties declared the creation of the independent nation of “Forgottonia” in protest of the lack of tax dollars returning to the region. The plan was to secede from the Union, declare war on the United States, immediately surrender, and then apply for foreign aid. It was nothing but political theatre, but the story was picked up by the national media and to everyone’s surprise, it worked! FORGOTTONIA is a musical journey through the people and places of rural Illinois combining storytelling and live music, with the images of award-winning rural photographer Tim Schroll.
Created and performed by Chris Vallillo.
CORE SUBJECT AREAS
Fine Arts
Social & Emotional Learning
Social Studies
RESOURCE GUIDE
Resource Guide coming soon!
Age Recommendation
Best for grades 5th-12th!
Accessibility
We recognize that the heart of an arts organization will always be the people we bring together and experiences we share.
The 11:30 a.m. performance will be sign interpreted and/or audio described upon request. Indicate your need for interpreted and/or audio description on your Ticket Request form, or by calling 937-637-8267 or emailing discovery@daytonlive.org no later than FIVE weeks before the performance. Understand that while we will make every effort to make reasonable accommodations, certain requests may not be able to be honored.
For detailed accessibility information, including seating, audio, and sign interpretation please visit our Discovery Performance Policies and Accessibility pages.
Ticket Information
HOW TO REQUEST TICKETS
Just click the “BUY TICKETS” button below to request your tickets! You’ll be taken to the Discovery Ticket Request Form.
If you are submitting your request within 48 hours of the performance, we cannot guarantee seats.
If you’d like to request ticket or transportation scholarship assistance, visit our Discovery Series Scholarships page.
Discovery
937-637-8267
Plus service fees. Prices subject to change.
