Listen to live readings at Oct. 18 arts event

The Kaneland Arts Initiative is opening its 2015-16 season with an event celebrating education. Shout Out for education is a series of live readings written and read by individuals sharing their educational experiences. The event is scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, in the Kaneland High School auditorium, 47W326 Keslinger Road in Maple Park.

The Shout Out for education performance celebrates all things education. The cast members are Carol Alfrey, Sharon Beck, Nicole DiSandro, Maria Dripps-Paulson, Bryan Kunstman, Al Lagattolla, Peter Lopatin, and Caitrin Mills. Each cast member has written an essay, which they will read aloud, telling a unique experience or opportunity or story about education. The stories are original compositions will make the listener laugh, cry and remember why education is vital, exciting, and wonderful.

Tickets are on sale online. Cost is $10, $8 for seniors and $5 for students. Tickets are an additional $2 when purchased at the door. Seating is general admission. The event is appropriate for all ages and the length of the performance is approximately an hour with no intermission. This program is the first event in the new KAI Theatrical subscription package.

The KAI serves the community with professional arts programing for its 17th season. Check out the arts opportunities offered at the website including affordable ticket subscription packages: kanelandartsinitiative.org as well as facebook.com/KanelandArtsInitiative.