The Hays Arts Council presented the American Family Theater Company musical production of "Pippi Longstocking" on Friday, May 1 in the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center.  The HAC hosted over 850 2nd & 3rd grade students from Hays, Ellis, Victoria, Plainville and LaCrosse at the afternoon matinee.  Nearly 400 adults and children attended the public performance that evening, which was followed by a "meet & greet" autograph session in the Beach/Schmidt lobby.  This special event was made possible through the support of Bob & Pat Schmidt, Kansas Arts Commission, Mid-America Arts Alliance and National Endowment for the Arts.
 

Here's What Happened!