Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do you do puppet shows? No, We are strictly a professional theatre for young audiences.  All of our performers are professional adult actors who enjoy working with young people.

2. Is it a real play that comes to my venue? Yes! We have assembled an incredible design team that designs all of our costuming, set pieces and props.  We'll arrive at your venue one hour before the show to transform your space into our very own theatre! It's just like going to the  theatre, but without all the hassle of organizing a field trip!  

3. We don't have a stage is that okay? Absolutely! probably 75% of our performances yearly are done without stages.  Our versatile scenic elements are designed to be at home in virtually every space from a 3000 seat Opera House in Atlanta to a 30 student private school in Detroit. Our plays have been done successfully in every imaginable space including: classrooms, hallways, gymnaisums, cafeterias, courtyards, library reading rooms, living rooms, churches...you name it!

4. Where do you travel? Last year, our company traveled 50,000 miles to bring our productions to young audiences throughout our touring region.  Currently we travel to virtually every corner of the following states: NC, SC, GA, FL, TN, VA, KY, MD, OH, MI, WV, IN & DC! However, under special arrangements we are thrilled to bring our plays to virtually any corner of the United States (or across the globe)--for a much better price than you might imagine!

5. Can I book more than one show the same day? Absolutely.  Each of our tours travel with two entirely different productions.  You may book both programs the same day for just $795.00.  Half of what some companies charge for a single performance.

6. Do you have references? Absolutely, we are always happy to provide you with references of past sponsors anytime.  We've also included several quotes from past sponsors throughout our website...(See our "Booking a Show" & "Library Corner" pages in particular.)

7. Can I block book you? You bet! We are always getting entire weeks block booked by school districts, art councils, libraries and more that wish to bring our programs into multiple venues--this comes with even bigger savings as we pass along our travel savings straight to you!

8. Are your productions appropriate to an adult audience? Yes! One of the consistent remarks we get from our sponsors: is how accessible our shows are to audiences of all ages.  In fact, our historical shows in particular (e.g. Heroes of the Underground Railroad & Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.) are routinely brought in by museums, libraries and churches that naturally have an older built in audience.  We're happy to offer you honest advice on which shows play best to which audiences!

9. Are these real actors that come to my venue?  Oh yes! Because we believe in providing actors with a living wage, we attract some of the finest actors in America.  We cast our shows at national audition conferences and through regional specialized casting events.  The folks that come to your school often carry extensive resumes with some of the finest theatres in America, off-Broadway, film and television and much, much more! This year we've seen over 1200 actors audition for our 14 available positions.

10. Is it hard to book a program with you?  Are you kidding? We pride ourselves on an efficient and easy booking process. Start by connecting with us and we'll guide you through the available dates for your area, you fill in the blanks on a simple one page contract we send to you and we take care of the rest.  The only thing you have left to do is to hand our actors a check the day of the show.  It doesn't get much easier than that!  (Except the earlier you book, the wider selection of dates you have available!)

11.  How can you possibly provide professional shows at such a great price?  Several ways! First of all, we don't own a multi-million dollar theatre space in some distant city, so we aren't trying to pay our mortgage with a single booking!  (Why should we have your school help fund a space which you'll never see?) Our offices, rehearsal spaces and actor housing are all paid for!  We keep a busy schedule, with our programs touring to multiple venues a day!  Lastly, keeping our professional programs affordable is part of our mission statement--we are committed to keeping our prices the best we can, because we want all audiences to experience our work!

12. Is it true you are a Green Company?  Yes! We have been working hard the last two years or so to ensure our footprint on the planet is as light as possible.  This year we have reduced our paper consumption in half (notice our new double-sided contract), our offices and actor housing are equipped with a recycling program, we use compact fluorescent light bulbs, low-flow water features, use green dry-cleaning and much, much more!  

Top Ten Reasons to Book Us!

1. Our commitment to professionalism shines through in every aspect of our company, from the initial booking experience to our actor question and answer segments.  Around 90% of our sponsors will book another show within the next year!  (Another 5% in the proceeding two years!) Many people even rebook the exact same show.

2. Our prices are all-inclusive.  Absolutely NO hidden travel expenses and NO charge for mileage.  Our packages each include a comprehensive study guide, the professional production of your choice and a post show question/answer session with the audience.

3. We are a family owned business!  We are here to make your experience with us as pleasant as possible and always thrilled to help you in anyway that we can.

4. Our actors are some of the best in the business.  We hire only the finest professional actors available for touring (we've even cast actors straight out of New York City!)

5. Our plays are designed to play to the height of your young audiences intelligence.  Our family friendly productions never include crass, lewd or bodily function humor.  

6. Character education and literary classics drive our work. Our programs are  truly as entertaining as they are educational.

7. We make bringing in a show easy!  We never expect payment before the day of the show and our contract paperwork is less than two pages.

8. Our company has garnered a national reputation!  Our company has literally been beseeched with requests to perform across America from Arizona to New Orleans, Iowa to New York City (areas well beyond our touring area).

9. Great shows! Our plays are routinely invited to perform in some of America's most respected theatres and festivals.  Indeed, the exact same show that may be in your school cafeteria Friday afternoon--could well be in the National Theatre in Washington DC Saturday morning.

10. Our show's are equally enjoyed by the adults in your audience!  Our show's are sought after again and again because of their ability to play to so many different age groups.  

"This is the finest touring theatre available to schools!"  -Long Creek Elementary, Charlotte, N.C.