Grades 2 – 8

With a shocking invasion of Romulan forces from the future, the newly formed Starfleet Academy of audience cadets must work together to save planet Earth! With the help of a time-travelling Vulcan, the Starfleet Commander and his team of rookie cadets must bravely draw on 21st century science and technology to try to defeat the alien forces. Experience cutting-edge special effects, unmatched audience interaction, and on-screen appearances from Captain Kirk and Spock. 

Based on a tale by The Brothers Grimm, The Frog Prince tells the story of a beautiful princess and a green, slimy frog. When the princess loses her golden ball down the well, the frog retrieves it for her. To pay back the act of kindness the princess must KISS THE FROG! With help from the audience, the princess may realize that there is more to this frog than meets the eye.

Grades 3 – 8

Themes covered: Internet Bullying, Safe Schools, and Internet Safety. In a time of constantly being wired in, effortless photo snapshots and uploads from camera phones, and where conversations aren't taking place face to face, this new play examines the alarming rise of cyber-bullying, where cruelty can be administered instantaneously and anonymously. Bullying in the schoolyards has been replaced by the simple press of the return button, causing apathy and disconnects to arise, ironically from being virtually connected. Just because it’s virtual does not make it less real.

Grades Pre-K - 4

This funny and colorful musical teaches respect, compromise, and the value of friendship. Based on the popular barnyard series of books by Doreen Cronin which include Click, Click, Moo: Cows that Type. When the farmer’s away, the animals will play! In this hilarious barnyard blockbuster, good ol’ Farmer Brown has left his city-slicker brother in charge of his farm while he takes a much-needed vacation. Detailed instructions left by Farmer Brown fall into the wrong hands (or wings!), and Duck takes the opportunity to do a little re-writing – with a few creative embellishments that result in madcap musical mutiny. Soon it’s pizza for the hen and bubble baths for the pig!

Grades Pre-K - 4

Mooseltoe is about a moose with a dream to fly. This moose and his friends come to life in this colorful, magical and whimsical musical tale. You will follow our hero as he pursues his seemingly impossible dream while learning many valuable lessons along the way-including learning to believe in himself. When a panic at the North Pole arises and Santa needs a replacement for the sick reindeer Blitzen, we then witness Mooseltoe as he saves the day.

Grades 2 – High School

Black Violin is committed to teaching children that classical music is cool! Kev Marcus and Wil b are Black Violin, two classically trained musicians who, along with their DJ TK, have created the ultimate synergy between classical and hip-hop music. In 2004, they accompanied Alicia Keyes at the Billboard Music Awards. They have also toured with Akon and Wu-Tang Clan, and worked with P. Diddy, Fifty Cent and Aerosmith. Kev Marcus and Wil b, graduates of Dillard Performing Arts High School, used their musical talents to earn full scholarships to college. Now Black Violin want to make sure that America's young people get the same exposure to the arts, and therefore, the same opportunity they had.

Grades Pre-K – 4

Eight delightful stories come to life including Amazing Grace, Borreguita and the Coyote, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, Imogene’s Antlers, Martha Speaks, Master Man, Math Curse, and Owen. All performed by a multi-racial cast, the stories represent various issues, themes and ideas relevant to a broad and diverse audience of children.

(Specific stories for this production will be announced in the Fall of 2010.)

David Keltz commands over 5 hours of Poe material in his repertoire including, "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Black Cat," "The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar," "Hop-Frog," and "The Cask of Amontillado". Keltz gave his first performance as Edgar Allan Poe on Halloween night in 1991 at Poe's grave. In keeping with Poe's own "Poetic Principle," Mr. Keltz can also recite "To Helen," "Annabel Lee," "The Raven," and many more of Poe's famous poems. Students will leave the performance feeling like they have experienced Poe in the flesh.