Touring Program

FPCTA celebrates our new program where we bring live theatre to your school. Our Touring Program introduces students to the art of theatre through age-appropriate, curriculum-based pieces, which are socially relevant, entertaining, and exciting. Our professional actors will bring to life an experience for each child in hopes of stretching the mind, inspiring the heart, and promoting education through our plays. Shows last approximately 60 minutes with a Question and Answer session at the end. FPCTA produces multiple touring shows during the school year. Your school will have several options to choose from based on your school's needs.

Programs

Poarch Creek Courage

The most courageous Alabamian community stands against every challenge to become an inspiring success story!

By Mariah Beachboard
Originally performed by Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy

APPROPRIATE FOR GRADES 3 – 5

An interactive experience where students get to be both actors and audience members in a Readers Theatre style performance of Poarch Creek Courage. Students will do a staged reading of selected scenes that will be followed by a Q&A where students will also engage with the props, costumes, and set pieces used in the original production. Educators will also be given a Study Guide with vocabulary, additional activities and discussion questions.

Freedom Riders Homecoming

By: Carissa Conley

Originally performed by Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy & Alabama A&M University students

Appropriate for Grades Pre-K - 12

SYNOPSIS: The Freeman Family is buzzing with joy as they prepare for the homecoming of their active duty military daughter. As the feast comes together, the youngest of the family questions which historical figure she will choose for her Black History Month Project. The quirky Freemans use song, dance, fashion, history, and everything in between to introduce the many figures who paved the way for civil rights. What does freedom really mean? Who fought for it and which character will she choose for her school project? Authentic food, music, and community come together in celebration of family, love, legacy, and the beauty of freedom in today’s America.

Booking Information

Fees and Audience: $1,200 per show/ $2,000 for two shows back-to-back. Running time of shows (with an included actor talk-back) is approximately 60 minutes. A 90 minute show with talk-back and activity, are only offered for individual show bookings. Schools in need may be granted special reduced fees. For schools outside of Madison County, there is a travel fee of .62 cents per mile round trip . Please call for details.

At your School: We can use any space and will bring everything with us!

Study Guides: Our touring shows have accompanying study guide materials at no additional cost and address ELA Common Core Learning/ALCOS Standards.

Questions?

***Touring Shows must be booked 30 days in advance.

Please contact FieldTrips@FantasyPlayhouse.com or give us a call at 256-539-6829.