2021/22 Young Audience Touring Shows
Now Booking (Oct/Nov 2021 and Feb/March 2022)
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STOOPKID STORIES LIVE! - A musical play of empowerment
An exciting new musical play adapted from the hit children's podcast Stoopkid Stories written by Melissa Victor. An all black cast presents the inner city culture of young black children as the face the everyday challenges of growing up and school. Exciting songs and dance compliment the creative story telling. The StoopKids support each other and show how friendship, hard work and believing in youself pays off!. Recommended for Kindergarten through 7th Grade.
Est. Running times: 50+/- mintues
Video and activities guide available fall 2021.
Accepting touring dates for 2022.
PETER PAN - High-flying audio adventure Series
Listen, Imagine, Play!
Sample Scene: Opening
Sample Song: Pirates Bold
In a whirlwind of creativity, epic music, and immersive games, this two-person audio series adaptation of Peter Pan will have the whole family listening, imagining and playing along!
Our adaptation of the Peter Pan story centers on Wendy’s experience. Wendy dreams of a magical island where she never has to grow-up. When Peter Pan flies out of her dreams and in through her window, Wendy convinces him to lead her to Neverland. And so begins the adventure of a lifetime! Through mischievous games with Peter Pan, cunning confrontations with Captain Hook, and Saturday night dance parties with the Lost Boys, Wendy uncovers the strength and joy that will keep her young long after she leaves Neverland!
This four-episode audio series (15-20 minutes each) comes complete with downloadable activity sheets for children and corresponding play-kits for parents, teachers or camp counselors to fly higher into the magical world of Neverland! You’ve never experienced storytelling quite like this! Ideal for children from ages 5-12. Adapted by Bros Do Prose Team: Christian Libonati, Ella Raymont & Omen Sade. Performed by Ella Raymont & Omen Sade
Music by Michael Huey.
Sample Scene: Opening
Sample Song: Pirates Bold
Link to Series & Study Guide
Contact: Kathryn McManus, Administrative Director
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Treasure Island
Bros Do Prose, the acclaimed Chicago-based Theatre Group created another World Premiere children show through their re-imagined telling of the classic novel Treasure Island. Two brilliant actors perform with their dynamic high-energy creative storytelling with lots of audience engagement. Join in the story telling through sea chanties, see their trademark Hip Hop, prose jam slamming and shape shifting into all the main characters right before your eyes. Everyday items are creatively integrated into the storytelling to the everyone's delight. The Bros bring exuberance, athleticism, suspense humor and empathy as we journey along with Young Tim Hawkins who discovered a great pirate's treasure map. We meet the infamous pirate Long John Silver, his crew of cut throats and all the colorful characters through the Bros.
Recommended for grades K - 8
Running times: 50 mintues (no intermission) or 70 minutes with an intermission.
Begins school touring Spring 2020
Peter Pan
Bros Do Prose, the Chicago-based TYA (Theatre for a Young Audience) theatre company has reimagined the Peter Pan story with their dynamic high-energy approach to creative storytelling and audience engagement. Remarkably, two actors perform over 25 characters with exuberance, athleticism and heart. Wendy Darling joins forces with Peter Pan, the infamous boy who refused to grow up, to save Neverland from the tyranny and injustice of pirate Captain James Hook. Peter Pan is an adventure for the young and young at heart. If you believe, you’ll be hooked!
It's critically acclaimed premiere in Chicago made it one of the must see family shows.
Recommended for grades K - Middle School
Running Time: 50 Minutes or 70 minutes with an intermission
Begins school touring Spring 2020
Robin Hood
With his band of brothers, Robin & Little John are seeking to rid the land of evil and return hope to the mistreated. It’s a tale that’s been told a thousand times, although never quite like this by two actors performing muliple roles. See heroes and villains, sword fights and surprises, love and loss. Robin Hood keeps children on the edge of their seats, howling as two amazing performers creatively repurpose everyday items students use in schools to tell the story.
Recommended for grades K - Middle School
Running Time: 50 minutes or 70 minutes with an intermission
Student Educational Learning Aids are available.
Begins school touring Spring 2020
Balloonacy
This tender, uplifting and hilariously funny show is a great experience for children. Imagine a single balloon changing one person’s life forever. This mischievous balloon finds its way into the home of a grumpy and lonely adult. Sweet, inventive and packed with comedy, this play explores the power of friendship and shows how, with a little imagination and acceptance, friendship is everywhere. This show is performed by a mime/clown and a magical red balloon! Lot's of audience involvement to the delight of all the children.
Recommended for pre-school – 4th Grade.
Running Time: 40 minutes
Available by special request.
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