Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells
Grades K-5
Junie B. Jones, First-Grader, is super-excited about the upcoming Holiday Sing-Along and Secret Santa gift exchange at her school. Too bad tattletale May keeps ruining all of Junie B.’s fun. So when Junie B. draws May’s name for Secret Santa, she comes up with the perfect
plan to teach her nemesis a lesson! But will the Christmas spirit of peace and goodwill interfere before she can give you-know-who what she deserves? A hilarious and endearing tale based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park.
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Running December 4th-18th, 2024
The Hobbit
Grades 5-12
Our unlikely hero, Bilbo Baggins, would much rather be sitting in his cozy Hobbit Hole with a cup of tea and a plate of bacon and eggs. However, he somehow finds himself on a magically mystical adventure. Staged with speed and surprises, you’ll be delighted as things change before your very eyes. Discover what happens as Bilbo travels on an epic journey over freezing mountains and a frightening forest, meeting all sorts of fierce creatures—some
who want to eat him, others who turn into dear friends.
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Running February 26th-March 13th, 2025
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
Grades Pre K-3
Whatever you do, don't let the Pigeon star in his own musical production! With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning "Pigeon" picture books, and featuring music by Deborah Wicks La Puma (Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Play!), Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is even more fun than staying up late and having a hot dog party! It's not easy being the
Pigeon-you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. Featuring an innovative mix of songs, and feathers, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is sure to get everyone's wings flapping.
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Running Running April 30th-May 15th, 2025
TOY Workshop: Imagination Celebration
Grades Pre K-2
Suited to younger students, this workshop encourages the use of imagination and social interaction through dramatic games and exercises that build on performance skills. Led by a professional teaching artist, students will dive into new worlds, explore characters and navigate stories that allow them to utilize their energy to help build charisma!
TOY Workshop: Theatre & Acting
Grades 3-12
A teaching artist will provide your class with a variety of theatre exercises that touch upon "The Actor's Toolbox". This workshop can be catered to a variety of grade levels and is a wonderful opportunity for your students to practice important life skills disguised within funny and energetic theatre & drama exercises that are sure to spark joy and wonder!
TOY Workshop: Playwriting
Grades 4-12
Code Vol. 4 is the fourth and currently most advanced coding lesson offered by the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum. This lesson highlights the use of functions within computer coding. Teachers can choose between a 1-day field trip or a multi-day workshop. Both challenge students to code original music.
TOY Workshop: Showtime!
Grades K-12
Students will work together to create their own performance in collaboration with professional teaching artists who provide guidance and structure. This unique program is entirely built on each groups’ ideas and teamwork to then devise their production- no two sessions are the same! No matter how big or small of a performance the group creates, this workshop encourages the creative instincts of each child and gives them the chance to shine
as they share their stories and personalities.