Heroes of the Underground Railroad

(Best for Grades 3-Adult)

From the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center to schools across America, our most requested show returns for its seventh year! Join Harriet Tubman, Levi Coffin, Henry “ Box” Brown, John Parker and more in an empowering look at the figures behind America’s Underground Railroad. From the secret signs along the routes to the abolition movement, this play leaves few stones unturned. This engaging production has been called “the best assembly we’ve ever had” by educators across America and sells out every year!  This production was recently profiled on Baltimore’s Education Channel. To view this clip click here!

Aesop’s Fables

(Best for Grades Pre-K – 5)

These 2600-year-old gems have never been as entertaining as this! Join our Elizabethan actors as they stumble upon your assembled crowd and decide to put on a showcase of Aesop’s greatest hits! The result is a fast-paced, high-energy production that has left audiences shouting for more! From “The Fox and the Grapes” and “The Tortoise and the Hare” to “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” and “The Lion and the Mouse,” these animal-filled adventures focus on honesty, compassion, hard work and kindness.

Harriet Tubman

(Best for Grades 3 -Adult)

The most famous conductor on America’s Underground Railroad is celebrated in this historically accurate and inspiring production. Join Ms. Tubman as she makes her own daring escape from slavery and works to help some 300 people make their way to freedom. Her empowering story provides young audiences with an American hero deserving of their admiration. In the face of great challenges she found the courage within herself to heroically stand up for her beliefs and make America a better place in the process.

Bella Under the Bullying Bigtop

(Best for Grades Pre-K – 5)

The circus is coming to town with an anti-bullying message for your youngest grades! Under the bigtop, things are not going well.  A new monkey would rather spend his time bullying the performers than building friendships. Ringmaster Bella works with the audience to come up with a number of anti-bullying tools to help teach the monkey kindness while stressing teamwork, compassion, and respect.

Struggle For Freedom

(Best for Grades 3 – Adult)

This powerful and accessible production has grown to become one of our most requested shows. Struggle for Freedom celebrates the work and life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the context of the American Civil Rights Movement. Featuring songs from the era, this production offers your audience the opportunity to experience the heroic work of Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the March on Washington and many more of the events and key moments that shaped the Movement and our country today.

George Washington Carver and Friends

(Best for Grades Pre-K – 5)

Just in time for your black history celebrations! Join George Washington Carver as he leads your students on a fast paced introduction to some of the most influential black Americans in the last 150 years. Booker T. Washington, Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall, Madame C. J. Walker, are just a few of the inspirational stories brought to life in this empowering production.

Frederick Douglass

(Best for Grades 3 – Adult)

One of the most significant leaders of the Abolition Movement, Frederick Douglass is also one of our nation’s most vibrant figures. From his escape from 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. Our inspiring show offers young people a true American hero just in time for Black History Celebrations!

African Folktales

(Best for Grades Pre-K – 5)

Join Akili and Jabari as they share these exciting tales that were traditionally passed down by word of mouth. With imaginative costumes and lots of audience participation, this production is sure to be a huge hit among your young audiences. These stories bring to life the vastness of the African landscape and a variety of clever animals, and include valuable character-education themes. Celebrate world cultures, literature and the art of storytelling with these tales from across the African continent!

The Ugly Duckling

(Best for Grades Pre-K-5)

Get ready for a hilarious, heartfelt production based on Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale. This endearing story of the ugliest duckling in the nest is packed with audience participation and lessons about acceptance, friendship and inner beauty. Outcast for her unusual appearance, young Zoe is picked on until she undergoes a miraculous transformation into the most beautiful swan in the land. This anti-bullying tale was a huge hit at the National Theatre!

We Can Do It: American Women in History

(Best for Grades 2-8)

An inspiring exploration of the lives of notable American women that’s brand new for Bright Star! From Amelia Earhart and Laura Ingalls Wilder to Helen Keller and Susan B. Anthony, this play celebrates the courageous, confident women who have helped shape our country. A powerful and entertaining production for students and educators, it includes themes of perseverance, integrity, and patriotism as well as covering standards in history, social studies, and arts & humanities.