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AVON PARK, Fla. – Jan. 29, 2026 – South Florida State College (SFSC) Performing Arts presents a free performance of “Numbers Don’t Lie” on Monday, Feb. 2 at 9:30 a.m. at the Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts in Avon Park. The multi-media musical is produced by Stages Productions, a professional company that specializes in curriculum-based performances for elementary students.
What happens when two struggling math students wander into an enchanted museum and awaken a long-forgotten exhibit? Magic, music, and a whole new way of seeing numbers come to life in the high-energy, multimedia musical, “Numbers Don’t Lie.”
“Through the contributions from the SFSC Performing Arts members and the Florida Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Performing Arts, we are able to bring this educational performance at no cost to Highlands, Hardee, and DeSoto county students,” said Cindy Garren, director of cultural performances. “We encourage homeschool educators and private schools to join us, too.”
Meet Algie and Bree, two students falling behind in math who find themselves on a school field trip they’ll never forget. After losing track of their tour group, they stumble upon a dusty, broken-down exhibit known only as “The Brain.” According to museum legend, the Brain can answer any question in the world using math. When Algie and Bree attempt to power it up, nothing happens … or so they think. In a dazzling whiz-bang flash, the Brain springs to life, launching an unforgettable journey through the power of mathematics across civilization.
Weaving together the five core strands of elementary mathematics — Operations and Algebraic Thinking; Numbers and Operations in Base Ten; Geometry; Measurement and Data; and Number Operations–Fractions — “Numbers Don’t Lie” proves that math has shaped every facet of human history. From ancient innovations to modern breakthroughs, students see how numbers connect sports, science, medicine, music, and beyond.
Packed with audience participation, laugh-out-loud moments, and catchy original songs like “Pollution Solution,” “The Tap (Tape) Measure,” and the title song “Numbers Don’t Lie,” the production transforms math from a classroom challenge into a thrilling, hands-on experience. By the time the rousing finale, “Math Rules,” fills the stage, Algie and Bree (and the audience) can’t wait to bring their new-found knowledge back to the classroom.
Designed to align seamlessly with elementary math curriculum standards, “Numbers Don’t Lie” is an engaging, educational musical that inspires confidence, curiosity, and excitement about learning.
Stages Productions is a professional theater ensemble that specializes in bringing exciting educational programming to over 150,000 people each year. Since 1988, the Tampa Bay-based company has been performing throughout the Southeast and helping to redefine professional standards in family theater.
To reserve seats, email ypt@southflorida.edu or call the SFSC Box Office at 863-784-7178. The Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts is located on the SFSC Highlands Campus at 600 West College Drive in Avon Park.
