School Shows
Are you a Homeschool family? - see booking information to the right/bottom (depending on your screen size).
NOTE: To view specific dates/times for school shows, click on the Booking Request link, then on the form choose the show(s) you're interested in from the checkbox list.
Narnia the Musical
Based on C.S. Lewis' The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Book by Jules Tasca | Music by Thomas Tierney | Lyrics by Ted Drachman
Produced by special arrangement with DRAMATIC PUBLISHING, Woodstock, Illinois
Sept 27 - Oct 19, 2023 | McColl Family Theatre | For 1st - 4th GradeNote: This show is Two Acts, with a short "stretch break" between Acts
Travel to a magical world filled with creatures of myth and fable where good and evil coexist. Adventure awaits four children who endeavor to help the mighty lion king Aslan save Narnia from the White Witch. Will her reign continue to bring perpetual winter across the land? Children and adults will delight in this fantastical adaptation for the entire family.
Themes: Courage, wisdom, redemption
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Tired Souls: The Montgomery Bus Boycott
Written and Performed by Mike Wiley
Oct 3-6, 2023 | Wells Fargo Playhouse | For 3rd Grade and up | One Act, approx. 60 minutesIt’s December 1, 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama. Rosa Louise Parks refuses to give up her seat on a city bus to a white man. Her determination was a catalyst for change which sparked the Civil Rights movement, forever altering the course of U.S. history. Audience members become a part of this interactive show that pays homage to Mrs. Parks and those that came before her like Jo Ann Robinson and Claudette Colvin, blazing the path for racial equality.
Themes: Civil rights, pride, responsibility
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Life Doesn’t Frighten Me
By Paige Hernandez
Original Music composed & arranged by Kris Funn & Paige Hernandez
Based on Life Doesn't Frighten Me from the book "And Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou | Copyright © 1978 by Maya Angelou | Used with permission of Caged Bird Legacy, LLC
Nov 2-16, 2023 | Wells Fargo Playhouse | For K-4th Grade | One Act, approx. 70 minutes
Inspired by the poetry of Dr. Maya Angelou, this show brings to life the fears we face every day and how we combat them. Through stories told with spoken word, hip-hop, and dance, we learn that each of us inside has what it takes to face our fears. This experience will have audience members singing from their seats, “life doesn’t frighten me, I am fearless royalty.”
Themes: Courage, fears, self-esteem
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical
By Jahnna Beecham & Malcolm Hillgartner
Adapted from the book by Barbara Robinson
Orchestrations and vocal arrangements by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Produced by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing
Nov 29 - Dec 14, 2023 | McColl Family Theatre | For 1st Grade and up | One Act, approx. 70 minutes
The Herdmans are back and ready to wreak havoc! What happens when the “worst kids in the history of the world” find out about free food at Sunday school? And what happens when they decide to audition for the annual Christmas pageant? Will the show go on? This hilarious and heartfelt musical comedy, adapted from Barbara Robinson’s classic story, will have your family laughing and crying as we celebrate the holidays.
Themes: Community, traditions, belonging, empathy
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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
Jan 10-26, 2024 | Wells Fargo Playhouse | For K-4th Grade | One Act, approx. 60 minutes
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
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Pinocchio
By Greg Banks
From the story by Carlo Collodi
Produced by special arrangement with Plays for New Audiences
Jan 31 - Feb 16, 2024 | McColl Family Theatre | For 1st Grade and up | One Act, approx. 80 minutes
High among the scaffolding, a group of painters begin the day’s work. Using the objects around them, they bring the story of Pinocchio to life in real-time, creative fashion. Kind-hearted Geppetto carves a little puppet from wood to call his own. But Pinocchio dreams of being a “real boy” and seeks adventure unaware of the danger it brings. When he learns his papa is in trouble, Pinocchio sets his selfishness aside learning that he doesn’t need to be real to be brave.
Themes: Honesty, bravery, loyalty
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Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl’s Baseball Dream
Book and Lyrics by Nichole Jackson
Music and Lyrics by Tyrone L. Robinson
Adapted from the book by Crystal Hubbard
Adapted from Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl's Baseball Dream. Text copyright © 2005 by Crystal Hubbard. Illustrations copyright © 2005 by Randy DuBurke. Permission arranged with LEE & LOW BOOKS Inc., New York, NY 10016. All rights reserved. Learn more at leeandlow.com
Mar 6-22, 2024 | Wells Fargo Playhouse | For 2nd Grade and up | One Act, approx. 70 minutes
With the crack of a bat, Marcenia Lyle rounds the bases with ease and slides into home. It’s the ballfield she knows and loves best. So when famous baseball manager Gabby Street comes scouting players for summer camp, Marcenia steps up to the plate to compete. She’s determined to pursue her passion and defy the naysayers who discourage her from following her dream because she’s a girl. Catching the Moon tells the spirited story of the Black girl who grew up to become “Toni Stone,” the first woman to play for an all-male professional baseball team.
Themes: Determination, self esteem, overcoming odds, kindness
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Djembe Fire!
Created and Performed by The Magic of African Rhythm
Mar 6-8, 2024 | McColl Family Theatre | For K-4th Grade | One Act, approx. 60 minutesMaster drummers and dancers combine the fire of the djembe (drum) with colorful costumes and high-energy music that will make you want to get up and dance. Feel the heartbeat of Africa come to life in this powerhouse performance.
Themes: The power of music, African rhythm, storytelling
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Elephant & Piggie's "We are in a Play!"
Based on the Elephant & Piggie books by Mo Willems
Published by Hyperion Books for Children
Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Apr 10 - May 2, 2024 | McColl Family Theatre | For PreK-2nd Grade | One Act, approx. 60 minutes
Celebrated author Mo Willem’s beloved characters come to life in a jazzy musical based on the award-winning, best-selling children’s books. After fumbling and breaking their new toy, bestus friends Gerald and Piggie realize they are in a play and use their powers of persuasion to move the audience. The vaudevillian-style show will have families saying “banana”, “flippy floppy floory”, and clapping along.
Themes: Friendship, sharing
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Danny, King of the Basement
By David S. Craig
Apr 17-26, 2024 | Wells Fargo Playhouse | For 4th Grade and up | One Act, approx. 60 minutes10-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
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For booking questions or more information please contact:
Chris Stonnell, School Group Sales & Performance Coordinator (704-973-2829)
BENEFITS TO YOU
Homeschool Bookings
If you are a part of a larger Homechool group or association and are booking for a group of 20+ people, please use the Booking Request links below each show. If you are Homeschool group or family booking for less than 20 people, we have designated school shows that you can self-book online; please ►CLICK HERE to place your order (a VISA or Mastercard will be needed to complete your transaction). If you have any questions use the contact information above.
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Chris Stonnell, School Group Sales & Performance Coordinator (704-973-2829)
BENEFITS TO YOU
- High-quality productions of classics, musicals, and new works performed by professional actors.
- All shows meet specific NC Language and Theatre Arts Curriculum Standards.
- Resource Guides provided for each show, featuring creative activities that support lesson plans and reinforce curricular connections before and after your field trip.
- Helpful, friendly staff - plus simple, safe, and organized drop-off and pick-up for buses.
- Flexible show times with bell schedules in mind.
- Spaces available at ImaginOn for lunch before or after the show.
Homeschool Bookings
If you are a part of a larger Homechool group or association and are booking for a group of 20+ people, please use the Booking Request links below each show. If you are Homeschool group or family booking for less than 20 people, we have designated school shows that you can self-book online; please ►CLICK HERE to place your order (a VISA or Mastercard will be needed to complete your transaction). If you have any questions use the contact information above.
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