Count Mathula

Count Mathula

(Best for Grades Kindergarten – 3rd)

There’s going to be a grand party in Mathsylvania and the Count will be hosting it for all of his friends…but how many friends can he host? What happens when the Count can’t count? Count Mathula, the Count of Mathsylvania, learns through this math adventure that numbers, math problems and even equations can be fun! Practice grouping, adding, and multiplying to help the Count plan for his amazing party as the clumsy Count learns to love math as much as your students.

Friend Request

Friend Request

(Best for Grades 4th – 8th)

A series of fun and informative vignettes, Friend Request explores the good and bad parts of social media and online culture. Technology can be great, but it also comes with some serious temptations and pitfalls. This quirky show gives your audience practical ways to address issues like cyberbullying, online safety, and understanding how to have positive relationships with friends both online and in real life.

Beauty and The Beast

Beauty and The Beast

(Best for Grades Pre-K – Adult)

First published by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, this is the classic tale of Belle, a young woman whose complicated life leads her to leave her home village to live with a Beast in his mountain castle. Join Lenny and Mabel, the “greatest actors in the world” as they bring this classic work of literature to life. This heartwarming tale shows that beauty is what lies within. See why this fairy tale has been enchanting audiences since 1740.

Sadie’s Spectacular Saturday

Sadie’s Spectacular Saturday

(Best for Grades Pre-K – 5th)

Follow us into the garden to find that even the insects can sometimes really “bug” each other. This tale teaches your youngest students how to work together to promote kindness and combat bullying. Make Sadie’s Spectacular Saturday a central part of your whole-school anti-bullying effort with the “Operation Friendship” package.

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Wizard of Oz

Wizard of Oz

(Best for Grades Pre-K – Adult)

In 1900, L. Frank Baum published what would become a literary classic with his children’s novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. In 2018, Bright Star adapted the show into a two person play and the result was amazing! It was the hit of 2018 so we’ve brought it back for another year! While the medium might be different, the characters and classic storyline remain the same. Follow comic duo Lenny and Mabel down the yellow brick road to the land of Oz and meet all of your favorite characters along the way! Gain courage with the Cowardly Lion, take heart with the Tin Man, and find your wits with the Scarecrow in this fun interactive retelling of the L. Frank Baum classic.

Stone Soup & Other Heartwarming Tales

Stone Soup & Other Heartwarming Tales

(Best for Grades Pre-K – Adult)

The holiday season is about more than simply celebrating traditions and culture with friends and family. It is also about the spirit of giving and learning to share with others no matter our circumstances. Three classic short stories – “Stone Soup,” “The Gift of the Magi,” and “The Drum” – help young audiences learn about what it means to give a gift with an open heart.

Write On! A Literacy Adventure

Write On! A Literacy Adventure

(Best for Grades 1st – 6th)

Jack loves stories, but there’s one problem – he just can’t write any! Luckily, with the help of his teacher, Mrs. Billingsworth, and a few surprise ghosts, Jack finds out how to tap into his imagination to create incredible stories. Formerly known as “Building Stories” this show was a hit with libraries and schools across the country in 2017. Kick your school’s literacy program into high gear with this high energy, fun and hilarious show!

American Songbook

American Songbook

(Best for Grades Pre-K – 5th)

Celebrate American history through a timeline of music. Join our professional performers as they carry your audience on a melodic journey through chapters of American History. From tribal songs of the early Native Americans, to influential anthems of the civil rights movement, this show leaves few songs unsung. Audience interaction abounds with sing-alongs in this original Bright Star musical concert.

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Rhyme Time! Adventures in Poetry

Rhyme Time! Adventures in Poetry

(Best for Grades 3rd – 8th)

Join our duo of traveling actors, Lenny and Mabel – “The Greatest Actors in the World” – as they share their favorite poetry selections. From the mysterious origins of nursery rhymes to the homespun wisdom of folk poetry; from the lofty language of Shakespeare to the spoken word of modern times, this show is a perfect selection for National Poetry Month! Lenny and Mabel will capture the audience’s imagination while celebrating the magic of words!

We Can Do It: A Celebration of Women’s History

We Can Do It: A Celebration of Women’s History

(Best for Grades 3rd – Adult)

Celebrate Women’s History Month with our show We Can Do It: A Celebration of Women’s History. This is the perfect show to inform and inspire audiences – girls and boys alike! An incredible adventure featuring some of the world’s most remarkable female pioneers, your audience will discover incredible and groundbreaking women like Amelia Earhart, Susan B. Anthony and more! Honor the women of America by bringing this show to your venue!

Let Freedom Ring: Music & Poetry of Black History

Let Freedom Ring: Music & Poetry of Black History

(Best for Grades 3rd – Adult)

Perhaps never has language been used more thoughtfully or effectively than by those who fought for freedom and the equal rights of all people. Experience these uniquely powerful and beautiful words and melodies in this moving show which celebrates the authors and brings them to life on the stage. Meet important characters like Maya Angelou, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth and many more who lent their voices to this important and inspiring tale – the tale of Freedom.

Frederick Douglass

Frederick Douglass

(Best for Grades 3rd – Adult)

We’re thrilled to be bringing back one of our favorite heroes from Black History. Frederick Douglass’ life story is truly awe inspiring. From his escape on 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. This production celebrates the power of education and how each of us can accomplish whatever we set our hearts to.

FrankenSTEM

FrankenSTEM

(Best for Grades 3rd – 8th)

Dr. Frankenstem is one of the world’s most inventive scientists. Join Dr. Frankenstem, his trusty assistant, Igor, and his new Monster creation on this hilarious journey. Dr. Frankenstem creates an amazing Monster, but he would be nothing without YOUR imagination. It will take Science, Technology, Engineering and Math to make his latest masterpiece truly come to life! This show helps students learn why STEM subjects are so important to the modern world while opening up an exciting world of STEM discovery. This show can be a perfectly not-so-spooky addition to your fall program lineup!

Choices: The Game Show of Life!

Choices: The Game Show of Life!

(Best for Grades 3rd – 12th)

Life is all about choices, but sometimes it’s hard to think through how choices might affect us in the long term. To spend, or save? Healthy lunch, or greasy fast food? Go for a walk, or take a nap? In this highly interactive game show style program, students will see how their choices – from what to study to who to hang out with – affect their life. Want to win at the game of life? No problem! It’s YOUR choice!

Dreaming of America

Dreaming of America

(Best for Grades 3rd – Adult)

The American story is the story of people who dreamed of a new home, migrants and immigrants who faced tremendous difficulty. From the earliest settlers of Jamestown and the Pilgrims of Massachusetts, to the immigrants of Ellis island; from Dust Bowl farmers, to those who come to America to find a better life in modern times, this story explores what it means to be a stranger in a new land.

Jack’s Great American Road Trip

Jack’s Great American Road Trip

(Best for Grades Kindergarten – 6th)

Pack your bags as Jack takes the audience on one incredible road trip! Learn important lessons about the geography of our country. Through Jack’s resiliency and determination we encounter the incredible variety of people and places that make up America! From the majestic beauty of the Rocky Mountains to the Mississippi Delta; from the Glaciers of Alaska to the Florida Everglades, follow Jack and learn what makes America such a unique and amazing place!

Old MacDonald’s Sing-Along Farm

Old MacDonald’s Sing-Along Farm

(Best for Grades Pre-K – Adult)

Everybody on the farm has a favorite song. Join Old Farmer MacDonald, his wife Mrs. MacDonald, Daisy the Cow, Simon the Pig and all your favorite friends from the farm for a fun and energetic singalong that brings everyone together. From tunes like “Camptown Races” to classic nursery rhymes like “Hey Diddle Diddle,” this fun interactive show has a strong character message of sharing and caring for others and is a great option for our youngest audiences.

American Tales & Tunes

American Tales & Tunes

(Best for Grades Pre-K – 5th)

Folk songs and tall tales from across America come to life in this music-filled adventure. We’ve delved deep into American literature from the Jack Tales of the Appalachian region to the fishing docks of New England and have created a vibrant and energetic show that seamlessly blends these fantastic regional stories with classic American folk songs like “Shenandoah” and “Shady Grove.”

Legends of the Lone Star State

Legends of the Lone Star State

(Best for Grades Kindergarten – 8th)

Celebrate Texas History with Bright Star Touring Theatre!  This spring, Bright Star will be helping Texas’ schools, libraries and theaters celebrate the legends, heroes and tall tales that make up Texas History with their brand new show Legends of the Lone Star State.  From Stephen F. Austin to Barbara Jordan, from the Legend of the Bluebonnet to Pecos Bill, Legends of the Lone Star State weaves together the stories and heroes that make Texans so proud. 

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