Protecting Our Environment is Out of This World!
By Bill Van Horn
Go Green is a wild and crazy show with a sane and serious message. Four space travelers from the planet Ecologia land on Earth. They have heard that the Earth is the most beautiful planet in the galaxy. But, when they land, they are disappointed to discover that the planet Earth is on the verge of destruction due to environmental disaster—climate change, air pollution, greenhouse gases. The oceans are dying. The animals are disappearing. Garbage is everywhere. It seems the Earthlings have been extremely careless in taking care of their beautiful planet. When the four aliens report back to their planet, they receive orders: "Save the Earth" Their message is clear—"Only Earthlings can save the Earth!"
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The Hans Christian Andersen Story Brought to Life!
By Kathryn Schultz Miller
This entertaining adaptation of the classic Hans Christian Andersen story is packed with action and well-integrated audience participation! A lazy boy who sets out to get rich quick, carries out a scheme to convince the vain emperor that he is a famous tailor who can weave "magic" invisible clothes. He weaves a tale that his cloth is not visible to anyone who is dumb or unfit for their job. Laughs are inevitable, and lessons will be learned, as we discover whether the emperor's subjects will admit that no one can see his extravagant new attire.
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The Bully-Buster is Back!
By Tom Quinn
Meet Nate, a typical third-grader with a love for telling tall tales. Nate's biggest problem is Sam, a fifth-grade bully who has it in for him and his friends. Thankfully, Bob the Bully-Buster visits to teach Nate's class what they can do to identify and prevent bullying in school. Based on the classic Aesop's fable, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, this honest, funny and engaging production looks at stretching truths and accepting differences.
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An Honest Look at Teenage Bullying!
By Tom Quinn
It's not easy being the new kid, navigating everything from the social cliques to the lunchroom line. Sometimes, middle school is just hard. And sometimes, teenagers are just mean. Back by popular demand, this musical about jocks, brains, queen bees and wannabes focuses on the realities of adolescence—gossip, body image, the nature of popularity and the challenges of being different. Join us for a powerful show for both girls and boys that explores the secret culture of teenage aggression and asks: why are teenagers mean to each other and what can we do about it?
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An Engaging Look at American Diversity!
By Tom Quinn
Our gifted actors will take you on a journey through history to meet individuals who fought for racial, religious and gender equality in America. Through poetry, drama and song, these inspirational stories of bravery and determination illustrate the themes of diversity, oppression, tolerance and acceptance. Including scenes on immigration, Japanese internment, Native American resettlement, voting rights for women and minorities, the Civil Rights movement, the holocaust, Matthew Shepard, the election of the first African American President and more, this powerful production celebrates the importance of America's diversity.
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