Each fall Big Learning presents a showcase of performers interested in providing cultural arts entertainment to children in Montgomery County Public Schools. With three days of performances, PTA representatives can get an unmatched opportunity to sample entertainment from around the globe.

Click the link to download the Performing Arts Catalog 2025-2026. (A new catalog will be available after the showcases.)

Get information about approved performers and get performer links here.

2026-2027 Showcase dates:

October 9, 2026, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Coming Soon!

Cultural Arts Showcase Flyer 10-9-2026

Showcase Schedule (available in late September)

Attention Performers:

Any NEW performances/workshops must audition even if the artist is in the current catalog. To audition you must submit the Registration Form and appropriate Teacher’s Guide linked below. After the Registration Form and Teacher’s Guide have been received, you will be contacted with an audition slot. 

2026 Audition dates and location:

August 31 – September 2, 2026
Carver Education Services Center Auditorium
850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850

Fees for 2026-2027 are:

Audition – no charge
Catalog listing only – $20
Catalog and Video  – $30
Catalog and Showcase – $50
Catalog, Video, and Showcase – $60