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Now is the Time to Plan for Fall Programming!

The Fall is a fantastic time for a show from Bright Star Touring Theatre! We have some amazing options for the fall and want to remind you that
October is National Bully Prevention Month.
Plus, we’ve got great special pricing for Fall bookings!
Book one of our amazing live, in-person Fall Shows
(such as Maximus Mars, featured above)
by June 15
and pay NO DEPOSIT (no penalty for cancellations)!
You can also “Pick Your Prize!”
A Free Pre-recorded show ($350 Value).
Or
$200 OFF a single show later in 2021-22:
Visit our website to see all of our shows and find out more!
Give us a call or respond to this email to book your show with Bright Star!
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Book a Fall Show and Pick Your Prize!

Book a Fall Show and Pick Your Prize!
We know that some are hesitant to book shows for the coming fall,
but, we’ve got a great deal for those of you who want to get your fall calendars set before the end of the school year.
Book one of our amazing live, in-person Fall Shows
(such as FrankenSTEM, featured above)
by June 15
and pay NO DEPOSIT (no penalty for cancellations)!
AND THAT’S NOT ALL
You can also “Pick Your Prize!”
A Free Pre-recorded show ($350 Value).
Or
$200 OFF a single show later in 2021-22:
Visit our website to see all of our shows and find out more!
Give us a call or respond to this email to book your show with Bright Star!
TO BOOK:
Call 336.558.7360 or email
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Pre-Recorded, Live Online, Or LIVE IN-PERSON Bright Star is BACK!

STARTING IN SUMMER 2021
Bright Star Touring Theatre will be available in THREE formats:
  • Pre-recorded shows – for ultimate flexibility
  • Live-Online Shows – for a unique online experience (or locations that don’t fit our routing).
  • Live-In Person Shows – for a classic live theatre experience.

We’re so excited to be back with our amazing school assemblies, drama camps, workshops and residencies!

We can’t wait to be back performing for YOU!

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How Will You Celebrate National Bully Prevention Month (October)?

Bright Star Touring Theatre is one of the nation’s largest providers of Bully Prevention programming and we are heading out this fall with eight incredible bully prevention titles!

Choose from:
The Pirate of Bully Bay
Maximus Mars: An Intergalactic Antibullying Adventure
Bullysaurus Rex
Friend Request: An Online Safety Show
Little Red and the Big Bully Wolf
Bullied
Captain Friendship and the Bully Bandit
The Story of Anne Frank

We know that there is no magic pill for ending bullying in schools. However, we do know that school climate and culture plays into the mix, and we also know that quality arts experiences can help with school climate. A bully prevention show from Bright Star can be a valuable part of your efforts to help students take a stand against bullying.

In addition to Bully Prevention we also have shows on topics like Black History, STEM, Women’s History, and Classic Literature.

All of our 45 minute shows come with study guides and are aligned with state/national standards. They fit perfectly into a school class period, and we have shows that are appropriate for early elementary all the way through high school. We also offer residencies and workshops to give students a hands-on, arts enriched experience.

Pricing is straightforward: $895 all-inclusive for a single show – $250 for each additional show from the same tour and on the same day, back-to-back. You can save $200 off the price of your show by booking with another area school for the same day!

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Have You Heard About Bright Star Residencies?

Bright Star In-School Residencies are a one-of-a-kind experience tailored to fit your school. Bright Star Residencies can last from one to five days and can range in content
from broad introductory courses, to specific arts integrated content designed to enhance learning – each residency is custom made for your school!

With over 15 years of experience designing arts integrated content, we work alongside you to make sure your residency fits your school’s schedule and goals perfectly.

We would love to share the talent and expertise of our amazing educator/performers with your school!

Call 336.558.7360 to find out more!

Residency Pricing starts at $1995!

To start designing your custom residency today
email: josh@brightstartheatre.com

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Bullying Doesn’t Have to be a Part of Growing Up

Educators know that bullying has dire consequences. It leads to poor emotional, mental and physical health, poor performance in school, attendance issues and often violence. We know that students who are bullied are more than twice as likely to struggle with one of these issues, and also be more likely to perpetuate the cycle by bullying others as well.

The good news is, bullying doesn’t have to be a part of every child’s school experience. While there’s no magic answer that ends it, a comprehensive school education plan that engages students and the community can help. That’s where Bright Star Touring Theatre comes in.

Our Bully Prevention shows serve as a great kickoff event or regular part of your community’s efforts to reduce violence, end bullying and teach empathy. In addition to directly addressing Bullying, all Bright Star shows have relevant social/emotional learning components and strong character education lessons.

We would love to have the opportunity to work with you this fall to help end bullying and teach students to be compassionate and caring friends. We have eight different shows to choose from.

Choose from:
The Pirate of Bully Bay
Maximus Mars: An Intergalactic Antibullying Adventure
Bullysaurus Rex
Friend Request: An Online Safety Show
Little Red and the Big Bully Wolf
Bullied
Captain Friendship and the Bully Bandit
The Story of Anne Frank

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Bullying Has No Place In Our Schools

We all know the trauma that bullying can cause. Emotional distress, loss of interest in activities, poor academic performance, absenteeism, and depression are all linked to bullying.

At Bright Star, we know that there isn’t a “magic pill” that can end bullying. It requires organized effort by staff, students and parents alike.

However, we do know that a solid Bully Prevention Assembly can help open the doors to help staff and students understand:

1.) What bullying is (and isn’t)
2.) How to communicate openly about bullying
3.) How to confront and report bullying
4.) How to be resilient if facing bullying

Bright Star has a number of Bully Prevention shows in our line-up for the Fall.
The Fall is a great time to set the tone that bullying won’t be tolerated at your school. Take a look at our Bully Prevention shows and consider making Bright Star a part of your Bully Prevention efforts this year.

Choose from:
The Pirate of Bully Bay
Maximus Mars: An Intergalactic Antibullying Adventure
Bullysaurus Rex
Friend Request: An Online Safety Show
Little Red and the Big Bully Wolf
Bullied
Captain Friendship and the Bully Bandit
The Story of Anne Frank

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Last Week To “Book 2 and Save”

Bright Star has five amazing Tours heading out next fall! Antibullying shows like The Pirate of Bully Bay, Friend Request: An Online Safety Show, and more! Classic Literature like The Wizard of Oz or A Tell-Tale Tale: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, and fun STEM shows like
FrankenSTEM, Count Mathula and our brand new show Igor and the Masters of STEM!

Here’s our special offer:

Book one of our Fall shows AND a show from any other time of year (Holidays, Black History, Spring, Summer) before APRIL 15 and receive the following discount:

Schools, theaters and museums get $50 off both bookings!
Libraries get $25 off both bookings!

If you’ve already booked for the fall and would like to add another show to your lineup, you can still get the deal! Just mention this post when you’re booking!

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Book Your Antibullying Assembly for Fall 2019

Bright Star has eight incredible Antibullying shows heading out next fall. These shows focus on the power of positive friendships and give great lessons about how to include everyone in a school community.

You can double the impact of these shows by coupling it with our amazing whole-school program – “Operation Friendship” – where schools get extended Q&A with our talented actors, pledge cards where students can pledge to be good friends, and an “Operation Friendship” banner to display proudly in the school. Check out all of our Antibullying titles for 2019-20 below and click the links to read descriptions.

Choose from:
The Pirate of Bully Bay
Maximus Mars: An Intergalactic Antibullying Adventure
Bullysaurus Rex
Friend Request: An Online Safety Show
Little Red and the Big Bully Wolf
Bullied
Captain Friendship and the Bully Bandit
The Story of Anne Frank

Help make your school a safe and fun place through the power of theatre!

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Blast Off This Summer With Bright Star!

Bright Star Touring Theatre has just the summer adventure for YOU!

2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the moon landing!

We are celebrating with a great lineup of space-themed shows:
Maximus Mars
Jack’s Adventure in Space *New show*
One Small Step: The Real-Life Journey to Outer Space! *New show*

But of course that’s not all!
We also have classic stories like The Wizard of Oz, Beauty and the Beast,
Once Upon A Time: Jack and the Beanstalk and Cinderella and more!

Check out our “Out of This World” titles for Summer 2019!

Bright Star Touring Theatre has just the summer adventure for YOU!

2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the moon landing!

We are celebrating with a great lineup of space-themed shows:
Maximus Mars
Jack’s Adventure in Space *New show*
One Small Step: The Real-Life Journey to Outer Space! *New show*

But of course that’s not all!
We also have classic stories like The Wizard of Oz, Beauty and the Beast,
Once Upon A Time: Jack and the Beanstalk and Cinderella and more!

Check out our “Out of This World” titles for Summer 2019!

Summer Tour 1:
The Wizard of Oz
Jack’s Adventure In Space
Maximus Mars

Summer Tour 2:
Once Upon a Time
Beauty and the Beast
One Small Step: The Real Life Journey to Outer Space

Summer Tour 3:
Aesop’s Fables
One Small Step
Jack’s Adventure in Space

Summer Tour 4:
Jack’s Adventure in Space
One Small Step
Upcycled Cinderella

Summer Tour 5:
Jack’s Adventure in Space
One Small Step
Little Red and the Big Bully Wolf

And all of our titles for the 2019-20 School Year are also NOW AVAILABLE!
Antibullying, Holidays, Black History, Women’s History, STEM and More!

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