Bienvenidos! – Groundbreakers from the Spanish-Speaking World

Bienvenidos! – Groundbreakers from the Spanish-Speaking World

(Best for Grades 3rd – Adult)

The impact of Hispanic culture on the world is immeasurable. Hear incredible stories and meet some amazing groundbreakers from the Spanish speaking world including Carlos Cervantes, Pablo Neruda, Frida Kahlo, Desi Arnaz, Jennifer Lopez and many more! Celbrate Hispanic Heritage Month and honor these historical figures with this production that is sure to engage young and old alike!

Rosa Parks and Friends

Rosa Parks and Friends

(Best for Grades Kindergarten – 5th)

Take a journey through time with Rosa Parks and where some of the most remarkable figures from history come to life. Meet abolitionists like Frederick Douglass, William Lloyd Garrison, Sojourner Truth, and Civil Rights leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and, of course, Rosa Parks! An important story for any audience, this show gives a remarkable view of the challenges met by these amazing Black Americans. This historical journey will delight and inspire audiences with the triumphant power of the human spirit shown by these true heroes of history.

Cratchit Family Christmas

Cratchit Family Christmas

(Best for Grades Pre-K – Adult)

A perfect complement to our longest running Holiday Classic “A Dickens Tale” or a wonderful show all on its own, this tale is sure to delight young and old alike. We know what happened during the Christmas that Old Ebeneezer Scrooge was visited by three spirits, but what about the next Christmas? With heartwarming excitement, we find out how the Cratchit family has fared in the year that has passed since old Scrooge learned the true meaning of the season.

Igor and the Masters of STEM

Igor and the Masters of STEM

(Best for Grades Kindergarten – Adult)

Now that he has the keys to the lab, Igor has been busy engineering new and exciting inventions. His latest invention transports ancient and modern day masters of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math to YOUR stage bringing these STEM masters to life! Meet the ancient inventor of Pi – Aryabhata, mathematician Pythagoras, Sir Isaac Newton, Madame Curie and more! If you liked FrankenSTEM, then you’ll love Igor and the Masters of STEM!

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“One Small Step…” The Real-life Journey to Outer Space

“One Small Step…” The Real-life Journey to Outer Space

(Best for Grades Pre-K – 5th)

Few events in human history have captured the imagination quite like the journey that humankind took to the moon! This tale marks the history of flight and space travel from the ancient tale of Icarus, to the first flights of the Wright Brothers on the beaches at Kitty Hawk, to the Great Space Race of the 1960s and beyond! Your young pilots and astronauts will be thrilled to learn about the real life characters that took One Small Step!

Jack’s Adventure in Space

Jack’s Adventure in Space

(Best for Grades 3rd – 6th)

When it comes to adventure and imagination, no one beats Jack! Come along with Jack in this out-of-this-world adventure through the solar system! Learn about the origins of the names of the planets Mercury to Neptune, and even the controversial Pluto. Students will also learn about the physical features of the various planets and discover fun facts about each planet’s special path around the sun in this fun STEM adventure!

North by Night: More Heroes of the Underground Railroad

North by Night: More Heroes of the Underground Railroad

(Best for Grades 3rd – Adult)

Follow the journey of brave men and women who risked it all to travel north and help others escape the terrors of slavery. The story of the Underground Railroad is one of hope and courage and it reveals the bravery of humanity in the face of life-threatening consequences. Meet some familiar names and many more who have gone largely unnoticed by history – until now! This show features William Still, Sojourner Truth, William Lloyd Garrison, Robert Smalls and more.

Meet Harriet Tubman

Meet Harriet Tubman

(Best for Grades Pre-K – 5th)

Learn the incredible story of one of America’s greatest heroes and abolitionists — Harriet Tubman. Ms. Tubman took 19 trips to the south to help over 300 enslaved people make their way to freedom. Her incredible life is sure to inspire and intrigue.

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Songs of the Season

Songs of the Season

(Best for Grades Pre-K – 5th)

Take a trip around the world through this musical adventure and hear popular songs of the winter and holiday season from all over the globe. Great for audiences to listen and enjoy, as well as sing along!

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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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The Wizard of Oz

The 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.

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 the 100th anniversary of the signing of the 19th Amendment with our show We Can Do It: American Women In 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, Sacajawea, 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.

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