Lady of Bullyburg
(Best for Grades Pre-K – 5)
From the National Theatre in Washington, DC to hundreds of schools across America, our anti-bullying fairytale is back for a seventh season! Join Lady Kindness as she works to save her town from a visiting bully. With help from the audience and a friendly merchant, she discovers the strength within herself to stand up to the bully, learning a variety of useful tools in the process. This interactive production allows audience volunteers the opportunity to join Lady Kindness on stage and work with her to transform the bully into a friend! The perfect kick-off to the school year, this production includes themes of respect, compassion, kindness and responsibility!
Jack’s Adventure in American History
(Best for Grades 2 – 6)
One of our most talked about shows is back! Join Jack as he works to cram for his upcoming test. When his history book magically explodes, Jack comes face to face with some of the most exciting people in our nation’s history! George Washington, Betsy Ross, Thomas Jefferson, Henry Ford and Neil Armstrong are just some of the more than 22 characters who come to life in this 45 minute adventure. This high-energy show features audience volunteers who help write the Constitution, work on Ford’s assembly line and even demand the right to vote!
Regional Tour for North Carolina & Virginia!
Jack’s Adventure in North Carolina History
(Best for Grades Pre-K-6)
Join Jack in his newest adventure as he embarks on a dynamic journey to uncover North Carolina history. From the Cherokee Indians and the Lost Colony to the Wright Brothers’ flight at Kitty Hawk, this production matches the NC History Standards and promises to sell out fast! This celebration will leave every young Tarheel swelling with pride for the Old North State!
Katie’s Adventure in Virginia History
(Best for Grades Pre-K – 6)
Katie has just moved to Virginia and is eager to find out about her new state! This whirlwind tour through Virginia history shines a light on the Jamestown settlers, Pocahontas, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Booker T. Washington, Lewis & Clark and other famous Virginians and events – all in a spirited 45 minute production! From the Chesapeake Bay to the peak of Mount Rogers – history has never been this much fun! Like our North Carolina production, this show is designed to fit within the state history guidelines and will reinforce as well as introduce students to their state’s vibrant past!
Maximus Mars
(Best for Grades 3 – 8 )
After so many requests we’ve developed an anti-bullying show perfect for your older grades. Maximus Mars has just landed on an alien planet where he finds himself greeted in a not-so-friendly way. This engaging and interactive production provides your students with the tools they need to put an end to bullying, including methods to effectively handle cyber-bullying and other issues unique to older grades.
We expect this limited run to sell-out, so we encourage you to book early!
Sadie’s Spectacular Saturday
(Best for Grades Pre-K – 5)
Sadie the caterpillar has “turned over
a new leaf” by starting classes at a brand new school. Alas, a bullying cockroach is working to ensure none of the bugs befriend her. Determined not to be made fun of, she meets a very different ladybug and learns that true beauty comes from within! When she becomes a butterfly, Sadie realizes that she has transformed more than just herself! This anti-bullying bug-filled adventure teaches good judgment, kindness, friendship and respect!
A Dickens Tale
(Best for Grades 2-8)
Join our actors as they recreate Victorian England in this beloved retelling of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. Join old Scrooge, bumbling Bob Cratchit, one hilarious beggar woman, and all those delightful ghostly visitors in this heartwarming tale of friendship and generosity. An unsuspecting student will also have the opportunity to join our actors onstage as Tiny Tim! Our classic version has become an annual tradition across America!
Once Upon A Time
(Best for Grades Pre-K – 5)
 “Jack & the Beanstalk” and “Cinderella” are hysterically brought to life in this high-energy comic masterpiece. Lenny and Mabel, the comic duo who made our Aesop’s Fables such a huge hit, are determined to reenact these two classic fairy tales, undertaking more than a dozen roles each! From the character formerly known as Prince Charming to a giant that lumbers high above our set, it’s easy to see why this production has become one of our most popular!
Heroes of the Underground Railroad
(Best for Grades 3-Adult)
From the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center to schools across America, our most requested show returns for its seventh year! Join Harriet Tubman, Levi Coffin, Henry “Box” Brown, John Parker and more in an empowering look at the figures behind America’s Underground Railroad. From the secret signs along the routes to the abolition movement, this play leaves few stones unturned. This engaging production has been called “the best assembly we’ve ever had” by educators across America and sells out every year! This production has the honor of returning to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center for a performance on February 26, 2011! This production was recently profiled on Baltimore’s Education Channel. To view this clip click here!
Aesop’s Fables
(Best for Grades Pre-K – 5)
These 2600-year-old gems have never been as entertaining as this! Join our Elizabethan actors as they stumble upon your assembled crowd and decide to put on a showcase of Aesop’s greatest hits! The result is a fast-paced, high-energy production that has left audiences shouting for more! From “The Fox and the Grapes” and “The Tortoise and the Hare” to “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” and “The Lion and the Mouse,” these animal-filled adventures focus on honesty, compassion, hard work and kindness.
Struggle For Freedom
(Best for Grades 3 – Adult)
This powerful and accessible production has grown to become one of our most requested shows. Struggle for Freedom celebrates the work and life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the context of the American Civil Rights Movement. Featuring songs from the era, this production offers your audience the opportunity to experience the heroic work of Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the March on Washington and many more of the events and key moments that shaped the Movement and our country today.
American Dreams
(Best for Grades Pre-K – 5)
An accessible and fast-paced introduction to America. Designed for your youngest audiences, this production touches on patriotism, citizenship, diversity and civic pride. The accessibility of the American dream and the benefits of hard work are celebrated through a variety of uniquely American stories. As a beacon of light for much of the world, America’s role as a welcoming and free land is highlighted in this inspiring production.
Harriet Tubman
(Best for Grades 3 -Adult)
Brand new for 2012! The most famous conductor on America’s Underground Railroad is celebrated in this historically accurate and inspiring production. Join Ms. Tubman as she makes her own daring escape from slavery and works to help some 300 people make their way to freedom. Her empowering story provides young audiences with an American hero deserving of their admiration. In the face of great challenges she found the courage within herself to heroically stand up for her beliefs and make America a better place in the process.
Once Upon A Time
(Best for Grades Pre-K – 5)
“Jack & the Beanstalk” and “Cinderella” are hysterically brought to life in this high-energy comic masterpiece. Lenny and Mabel, the comic duo who made our Aesop’s Fables such a huge hit, are determined to reenact these two classic fairy tales, undertaking more than a dozen roles each! From the character formerly known as Prince Charming to a giant that lumbers high above our set, it’s easy to see why this production has become one of our most popular!
Frederick Douglass
(Best for Grades 3 – Adult)
One of the most significant leaders of the Abolition Movement, Frederick Douglass is also one of our nation’s most vibrant figures. From his escape from a Maryland plantation to his days as a newspaper publisher to his role as a presidential advisor, Douglass promoted education as the key to success and bravely fought to make America a better place for all. Our inspiring show offers young people a true American hero just in time for Black History Celebrations!
African Folktales
(Best for Grades Pre-K – 5)
Join Akili and Jabari as they share these exciting tales that were traditionally passed down by word of mouth. With imaginative costumes and lots of audience participation, this production is sure to be a huge hit among your young audiences. These stories bring to life the vastness of the African landscape and a variety of clever animals, and include valuable character-education themes. Celebrate world cultures, literature and the art of storytelling with these tales from across the African continent!
The Ugly Duckling
(Best for Grades Pre-K-5)
Get ready for a hilarious, heartfelt production based on Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale. This endearing story of the ugliest duckling in the nest is packed with audience participation and lessons about acceptance, friendship and inner beauty. Outcast for her unusual appearance, young Zoe is picked on until she undergoes a miraculous transformation into the most beautiful swan in the land. This anti-bullying tale was a huge hit at the National Theatre in 2010!
We Can Do It: American Women in History
(Best for Grades 2-8)
An inspiring exploration of the lives of notable American women that’s brand new for Bright Star! From Amelia Earhart and Laura Ingalls Wilder to Helen Keller and Susan B. Anthony, this play celebrates the courageous, confident women who have helped shape our country. A powerful and entertaining production for students and educators, it includes themes of perseverance, integrity, and patriotism as well as covering standards in history, social studies, and arts & humanities.
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