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 Women’s History Month with our show We Can Do It: A Celebration of Women’s 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, 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.

Frederick Douglass

Frederick Douglass

(Best for Grades 3rd – Adult)

We’re thrilled to be bringing back one of our favorite heroes from Black History. Frederick Douglass’ life story is truly awe inspiring. From his escape on 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. This production celebrates the power of education and how each of us can accomplish whatever we set our hearts to.

FrankenSTEM

FrankenSTEM

(Best for Grades 3rd – 8th)

Dr. Frankenstem is one of the world’s most inventive scientists. Join Dr. Frankenstem, his trusty assistant, Igor, and his new Monster creation on this hilarious journey. Dr. Frankenstem creates an amazing Monster, but he would be nothing without YOUR imagination. It will take Science, Technology, Engineering and Math to make his latest masterpiece truly come to life! This show helps students learn why STEM subjects are so important to the modern world while opening up an exciting world of STEM discovery. This show can be a perfectly not-so-spooky addition to your fall program lineup!

Choices: The Game Show of Life!

Choices: The Game Show of Life!

(Best for Grades 3rd – 12th)

Life is all about choices, but sometimes it’s hard to think through how choices might affect us in the long term. To spend, or save? Healthy lunch, or greasy fast food? Go for a walk, or take a nap? In this highly interactive game show style program, students will see how their choices – from what to study to who to hang out with – affect their life. Want to win at the game of life? No problem! It’s YOUR choice!

Dreaming of America

Dreaming of America

(Best for Grades 3rd – Adult)

The American story is the story of people who dreamed of a new home, migrants and immigrants who faced tremendous difficulty. From the earliest settlers of Jamestown and the Pilgrims of Massachusetts, to the immigrants of Ellis island; from Dust Bowl farmers, to those who come to America to find a better life in modern times, this story explores what it means to be a stranger in a new land.

Jack’s Great American Road Trip

Jack’s Great American Road Trip

(Best for Grades Kindergarten – 6th)

Pack your bags as Jack takes the audience on one incredible road trip! Learn important lessons about the geography of our country. Through Jack’s resiliency and determination we encounter the incredible variety of people and places that make up America! From the majestic beauty of the Rocky Mountains to the Mississippi Delta; from the Glaciers of Alaska to the Florida Everglades, follow Jack and learn what makes America such a unique and amazing place!

Old MacDonald’s Sing-Along Farm

Old MacDonald’s Sing-Along Farm

(Best for Grades Pre-K – Adult)

Everybody on the farm has a favorite song. Join Old Farmer MacDonald, his wife Mrs. MacDonald, Daisy the Cow, Simon the Pig and all your favorite friends from the farm for a fun and energetic singalong that brings everyone together. From tunes like “Camptown Races” to classic nursery rhymes like “Hey Diddle Diddle,” this fun interactive show has a strong character message of sharing and caring for others and is a great option for our youngest audiences.

American Tales & Tunes

American Tales & Tunes

(Best for Grades Pre-K – 5th)

Folk songs and tall tales from across America come to life in this music-filled adventure. We’ve delved deep into American literature from the Jack Tales of the Appalachian region to the fishing docks of New England and have created a vibrant and energetic show that seamlessly blends these fantastic regional stories with classic American folk songs like “Shenandoah” and “Shady Grove.”

Legends of the Lone Star State

Legends of the Lone Star State

(Best for Grades Kindergarten – 8th)

Celebrate Texas History with Bright Star Touring Theatre!  This spring, Bright Star will be helping Texas’ schools, libraries and theaters celebrate the legends, heroes and tall tales that make up Texas History with their brand new show Legends of the Lone Star State.  From Stephen F. Austin to Barbara Jordan, from the Legend of the Bluebonnet to Pecos Bill, Legends of the Lone Star State weaves together the stories and heroes that make Texans so proud. 

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The Reluctant Dragon

The Reluctant Dragon

(Best for Grades 2nd – 5th)

When a dragon is discovered living near his village, Jack is taken aback by all the fear and anger being displayed by his fellow villagers. Deciding to meet the dragon himself, he’s surprised to learn they have way more in common than he ever imagined. They soon become the best of friends and work together in order to win the hearts of all the villagers and prove that the dragon deserves respect. The Reluctant Dragon teaches audiences the importance of diversity, the value of friendship and the need for understanding.

The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden

(Best for Grades Pre-K – 5th)

This classic tale of growth and wonder has never been so entertaining. Bright Star’s rendition of The Secret Garden is retold by our lovable comic duo Lenny and Mabel. Together, they bring to life the charming characters and lively scenes that make Frances Hodgson Burnett’s story so wonderful. This play is full of lessons about perseverance, believing in yourself and helping those around you. Along with these important lessons, humor and playful moments breathe life into this magical story about transforming the world around us.

Winter Fables (K-6)

Winter Fables (K-6)

(Best for Grades Kindergarten – 6th)

These ancient stories have so much to teach even the most modern of audiences. Winter Fables is an imaginative show that features some of winter’s most well-known tales and lessons. Join the Ant as he prepares for winter, the Grasshopper who doesn’t, the Country Mouse and City Mouse have an adventure, a fox learns the meaning of “sour grapes,” the Dog looks for his Bone, and the Old Man stashes his valuable Gold.

Christmas with Santa

Christmas with Santa

(Best for Grades Pre-K – Adult)

Uh-oh! Where did all the toys go? It’s Christmas-time at the North Pole and everyone is so excited they can hardly contain themselves. But poor Bangles the Elf has been stuck on the shelf for 30 years and when he finally makes it back to Santa’s workshop, his skills are a little “dusty.” Before you know it, there’s a real mystery afoot as all the toys vanish into thin air! Join Bangles and Scrunchie as they search for Santa’s lost toys and discover the true meaning of the season.

A Dickens Tale

A Dickens Tale

(Best for Grades 2nd – Adult)

Old Ebeneezer Scrooge has only one passion in life – money! Even at Christmas time, he’s more interested in making sure his business affairs are in order than in making sure his friends and family are cared for, but he’s about to learn an important lesson! Perfect for young and old alike, A Dickens Tale brings Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol” to life in front of your very eyes. Join old Scrooge, bumbling Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, old Jacob Marley and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future while discovering the true meaning of the season.

Holidays Around the World

Holidays Around the World

(Best for Grades 2nd – 5th)

‘Tis the season for hilarity & fun! Sit back and enjoy as different holidays and cultures come together for a truly festive wintertime show. Join our actors as they whisk you away to a family’s holiday celebration party where all sorts of traditions take the stage. You’ll hear a range of songs holiday songs from “Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel” and “Auld Lang Syne” to “Away in a Manger,” “Sankta Lucia”, and so much more. This show is packed with music & celebrations that take place this time of year around the globe.

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