Touring Shows
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Access to the arts is at your fingertips with award-winning touring shows.You provide the audience, and we handle the rest.
Pull up a seat or criss-cross applesauce as stories full of wonder and empathy come to life for PreK to middle schoolers. What’s the best part? Booking is easy. You choose the show and date. Our Resident Touring Company takes care of everything else.
2023-24 Touring Shows
Schoolhouse Rock Live!
Originally Adapted and Produced for the Stage by Theatre BAM
From the Series Created by George Newall and Tom Yohe
Based on an Idea by David McCall
Book by Scott Ferguson, George Keating and Kyle Hall
Music and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Bob Dorough, Dave Frishberg, Kathy Mandry, George Newall and Tom Yohe
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Get ready to rock as the pop culture phenomenon hits the stage.
The alarm clock rings and Tom awakens, nervous to start his first day of teaching. He turns on the TV to relax and is surprised when the voices he hears in his head come to life as characters in the television set! Tom is hesitant at first to accept them, but eventually they help him see how great a teacher he has been all along.
Themes: Friendship, identity, inclusion
Tour available: Sept 25, 2023 - May 10, 2024 | Meet the Cast
Recommended for K-5th Grade
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Danny, King of the Basement
By David S. Craig
A powerful story that proves home is more than simply where you live.10-year-old Danny "Delco" Carter is the "king of moving." When Danny and his mom move into a basement apartment on an upscale street, the kids he meets have more material things, but they seem to have bigger challenges than he realizes. Danny’s imaginative play creates a sense of community that allows his friends to cope with their problems and, ultimately, to help Danny - because Danny's challenge isn't losing a home - it's gaining one.
Themes: Poverty, friendship, the power of positivity
Tour available: Sept 25, 2023 - May 10, 2024 | Meet the Cast
Recommended for 4th-7th Grade
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Pigs is Pigs
Adapted by Michelle Hoppe-Long from the story by Ellis Parker Butler
Cuteness is on overload in this humorous story where guinea pigs steal the show.When a package arrives at a rail station, an argument erupts about the contents inside. Are they pets or pigs? The station master and customer squabble over the rate to pay for purchase. “If animals come in singles or if they come in sets, if they’ve got four feet and they’re alive, they’ll be classified as pets!” This hilarious and heartwarming tale will have you doubling over with laughter.
Themes: Listening, problem solving, compromise
Tour available: Feb 19 - Mar 29, 2024
Recommended for PreK
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BENEFITS TO YOU
- High-quality productions of classics, musicals, and new works performed by professional actors
- Competitive pricing structure with savings available on multiple bookings
- Convenient set up including load-in, assembly, and breakdown by the actors
- Flexible at performing in various venues (gyms, multi-purpose rooms, and other “non-stage” spaces)
- Comprehensive Resource Guide for teachers with pre-show and post-show activities
PRICING
Prices range from $995 to $2,475 dependent on location and number of performances booked. Special savings available for multiple bookings.
BOOKINGS & INQUIRIES
Contact Margot Parrott
Touring Performance Coordinator
704-973-2808 or margotp@ctcharlotte.org
Talk of the Tour
“The show was so good and I love how engaging it was for the students. I couldn't have asked for a better way to kick off our field trip drought. Thank you! ” - Lancaster County Schools
"What a FANTASTIC performance we had yesterday. I have been seeing these for the past 27 years here, and this is truly my favorite!" - Parkview Elementary Mooresville
"This was an amazing performance!" - Spartanburg Day School
"FABULOUS job today!! The kids (and teachers) all really enjoyed the performance! The actors were amazing, the interactive part with the kids was really enjoyable, and the set was great ... You guys ROCKED it!!!" - St. Patrick’s School
Meet the Cast
Meet the actors appearing in Schoolhouse Rock Live! and Danny, King of the Basement
Jailyn Feliz
Jailyn Feliz is a Charlotte native and is excited to return home and make her Children’s Theatre of Charlotte debut. She recently graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with her bachelor’s degree in Drama and Media Studies. Go Spartans! Some roles she had the pleasure of playing during her time in Greensboro include: Sister Bear in Wake Up, Brother Bear, Mom in Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea and Antígona in The Passion of Antígona Pérez. She is passionate about theatre for young people and is thrilled to share Danny, King of the Basement and Schoolhouse Rock Live! with hundreds of children on this tour. Jailyn would like to give special thanks to her family, friends, and mentors for supporting her on her journey. She hopes that you all enjoy these shows as much as she enjoys performing them.
Seth Nelson
Seth Nelson is an actor, director, and educator originally from Dallas, TX, and he is thrilled to be making his Children's Theatre of Charlotte debut with the Resident Touring Company. Seth received his B.F.A. in Theatre (Directing) from Southern Methodist University in Dallas in 2016, and his M.F.A. in Acting from the University of North Carolina Greensboro in 2022. Seth has performed professionally as an actor across the country, but he is especially excited for this opportunity to help share the joy of theatre with so many young people. Seth currently lives in Concord, NC with his spouse and their pet cat, Hobbes.
Lauren Ragsdale
Lauren Ragsdale is so excited to be making her debut with Children's Theatre of Charlotte in the Resident Touring Company! Originally from Tennessee, she moved to North Carolina to attend college. Having graduated from UNC Chapel Hill, she received a B.A. in Drama and Vocal Performance in 2022. Recently, she has worked with Theatre Raleigh, Theatre in the Park, Burning Coal Theatre, and Kenan Theatre Company. When not working, Lauren loves to read and watch the same movies over and over again with her cat, Milo. Thank you to the cast and the team behind this tour, and she can't wait to share these awesome shows with kids across the Carolinas!
Miles Thompson
Miles Thompson is incredibly excited to make his debut with Children’s Theatre of Charlotte! While you may recognize him from his fabulous tutus or dedication to Wacky Wednesdays during our summer camps, this is his first time performing with Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. A recent graduate of UNC Charlotte, Miles is consistently looking for new and innovative ways to further his theatrical growth which include directing, stage managing, and teaching! He would like to thank his parents, mentors, and all his AWESOME students for inspiring him daily!
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