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Lightwire Theater is a truly innovative theatrical experience with dazzling electroluminescent creatures lighting up a darkened stage.

DINO-LIGHT, formerly known as Darwin the Dinosaur, was the recipient of the prestigious Jim Henson Foundation Grant and first feature-length theatrical production created and performed by creators Ian Carney and Corbin Popp.

In this original storyline, a famous scientist with magic powers brings a friendly dinosaur to life. When the dinosaur wanders away from home, he discovers a wonderful world full of creatures that light up the darkness and help him find the true meaning of love.

This glow-in-the-dark adventure is visually amazing and has been praised for its cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology and dance by audiences all over the world.

Example Learning Standards

Grade 3 – Drama/Theatre: Creating
Ohio Standard TH.Cr.1.3: “Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.”

Grade 4 – Drama/Theatre: Performing/Producing
Ohio Standard TH.Pr.4.4.A: “Use voice, body, and movement to demonstrate understanding of characters and story.”

Grade 5 – Drama/Theatre: Responding
Ohio Standard TH.Re.7.5.A: “Describe personal emotional responses to characters and story events.”

Through the Ohio Arts Council’s Big Yellow School Bus program, applicants may request up to $500. No match is required. Big Yellow School Bus grantees generally receive their full request. Eligible organizations include—but are not limited to—public, private, charter, or parochial schools (pre-kindergarten through secondary) and associations of home-schooled students. Multiple applications from a single school or district are permissible within a single fiscal year. All applicants must possess nonprofit status or nonprofit intent.

More information can be found at:

Have questions? Reach out to Performing Arts Center General Manager David Mitchell at dmitch33@kent.edu or 330.308.7462