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.
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 9 - 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
Booking Request
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
Booking Request
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 (a VISA or Mastercard will be needed to complete your transaction). If you have any questions use the contact information above.
Self-Booking
View our School Performance
Terms and Conditions
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 (a VISA or Mastercard will be needed to complete your transaction). If you have any questions use the contact information above.
Self-Booking
View our School Performance
Terms and Conditions
