Schooltime

Andrés and Christina are the GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY-winning duo 123 Andrés! Their high-energy shows get audiences dancing, singing, and learning while celebrating the Latinx experience. Through music, they introduce students to instruments and styles from Central and South America, geography, social studies, and Spanish—incorporating English, Spanish, and ASL. They’ve released ten albums and authored bilingual books with Scholastic, including Hello, Friend and Ten Little Birds. Their songs and videos, used in classrooms across the U.S. and Latin America, have earned 50M+ YouTube views. Featured by NPR and The New York Times, they won the 2024 GRAMMY for We Grow Together Preschool Songs and host the PBS KIDS podcast 'Jamming on the Job' (now in season 2!).

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Runtime: 60 minutes

Recommended grade levels: Pre-K-6

Curricular Connections: ELA, History, Dance, Music, Bilingual

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE...

Enter a world of wonder with MOMIX’s ALICE—the latest creation from visionary choreographer Moses Pendleton, inspired by Alice in Wonderland. As Alice grows, shrinks, and grows again, MOMIX dancers bring her journey to life through a dazzling interplay of illusion, athleticism, and stagecraft, using props, ropes, and one another to stretch the limits of physical storytelling. Filled with vivid imagery and dreamlike logic, Alice invites audiences to rediscover a classic tale through MOMIX’s signature blend of movement, light, music, and projection. This production blurs the lines between reality and fantasy, guiding audiences through a magical, mysterious, and delightfully unexpected theatrical experience. As Alice tumbles down the rabbit hole, so too will audiences find themselves transformed.

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Runtime: 90 minutes with intermission

Recommended grade levels: 6-12

Curricular Connections: Dance, ELA

This Can Be You is a captivating multimedia performance that inspires and motivates students to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). Throughout the show, STEAM the Streets co-founder and New Bedford edutainer DJ Anghelli shares live music, slide presentations, videos, interactive teaching, and motivational speaking to meet students where they’re at and spark their interest in STEAM. Students will leave with the confidence and curiosity to explore cutting edge technologies, conduct experiments, and find innovative ways to solve real world problems.

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“Our students were engaged the whole time.” Robert Pimentel, Assistant Principal at Greater New Bedford Voc Tech

“This assembly reinforced the connection between learning at school now and earning in your future later, and encouraged students to dream big… It also exposed the students to many careers that were likely unknown to them.” Jennifer McGuire, College and Career Info Coordinator, New Bedford Public Schools

“The STEAM the Streets Assembly had a profound impact on our students. They were able to share their career interests and receive positive feedback from their peers, explore new and exciting career options in STEAM, and have fun while learning. Mosti importantly, the assembly provided representation for Black and Brown youth, showcasing the contributions of people who look like them and inspiring ALL students to see themselves in these fields.” India Gerald, Director of Youth Services, Mass Hire South Shore

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Runtime: 60 minutes

Recommended grade levels: 6-12

Curricular Connections: Science, Math, Art, Music

View the curriculum guide here.

Stuntboy, In the Meantime is a musical based on Jason Reynolds and Raúl the Third’s award-winning graphic novel of the same name. The show follows middle-schooler Portico Reeves whose superpower is making sure his parents and best friend, Zola, stay safe. He lives in the biggest apartment building on the block, a building with fifty doors, all of which would be swell except for the secret that Portico’s parents are about to divorce. All this stress gives Portico “the frets”, which his mom calls anxiety. Plus, like all superheroes, Portico has an arch-nemesis, Herbert determined to prove that there is nothing super about Portico at all. Students will leave excited to read all of Jason Reynold’s award-winning YA novels, equipped with a few more social and emotional skills to navigate the many challenges young people face today.

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Runtime: 60 minutes

Recommended grade levels: 2-5

Curricular Connections: ELA, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), Theatre, Music

Showtimes at 10AM and 12:30PM

Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s newest production, Billy Goats Gruff and Other Tales, presents a fresh and engaging reimagining of three cherished children’s stories—Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Three Little Pigs, and The Three Billy Goats Gruff using puppets. Filled with adventure, humor, and heroism, the story follows a brave raccoon and clever mouse who are on a journey to collect treasure. Along the way, they unknowingly help the goats, bears, and pigs, preventing disaster—without any of the animals ever encountering a true villain. This imaginative retelling seamlessly interweaves three classic tales in a heartwarming adventure that celebrates friendship and courage.

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Runtime: 60 Minutes

Recommended grade levels: Pre-K-2

Curricular Connections: ELA, Puppetry, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), Sensory Friendly

Showtimes at 10AM and 12:30PM

The Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers are a group of musicians, educators, and artisans from the tribal communities of Mashpee on Cape Cod, Aquinnah on Martha's Vineyard, and Herring Pond in Bourne. Our performances of eastern social songs and dances have both educated and entertained audiences of all ages in museums, schools, and various multi-cultural events. We dress in our traditional clothing and our songs are accompanied by a water drum and handcrafted rattles. We encourage audience participation and prefer to dance  with the people instead of for the people.

The Wampanoag Nation Singers & Dancers have appeared at Jacob’s Pillow, John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, The Peabody Essex Museum, Cambridge Arts Council, The Mary Baker Eddy Library, Heritage Museums and Gardens, Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center, Mashpee Powwow, Aptucxet Trading Post Museum, Stonehill College, Brown University and more.

They have toured throughout New England and as far away as Bermuda, Hawaii and the UK. For three years, they have represented at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, heading up the First Light Float and delivering the televised land acknowledgement. 

All of the songs we share express our relationship with the natural world — how we are all connected to the earth, the sky, the water, the plants, animals and insects. Wampanoag Nation Singers & Dancers share a family friendly experience that provides a deep opportunity for audiences to learn while listening and joining us in movement. We trust that you will walk away with an understanding of how you can continue to honour these elements and remember that after 12,000 years, we are still here.

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Runtime: 60 minutes

Recommended grade levels: ALL

Curricular Connections: History, Dance, Music, Bilingual

Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog have started an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics! Their fishy father Flippy is overjoyed that his kids will learn to unleash their creativity, but when the frogs’ constant bickering and outrageous imaginations send their comics comically off the rails, Flippy flips out! Will the club survive? Will the frogs ever get along? And will creativity finally save the day? All will be answered in this madcap musical based on Dav Pilkey’s irreverently hilarious book series. This musical adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man spin-off series, Cat Kid Comic Club, is written by Kevin Del Aguila and Brad Alexander - the team that brought you DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL!

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Runtime: 60 Minutes

Recommended grade levels: 1-5

Curricular Connections: ELA, Art, Music, Theatre

Showtimes and 10AM and 12:30PM

Step Afrika! is the world’s leading authority on the art form of stepping. Stepping is a percussive, highly energetic art form first developed through the song and dance rituals performed by African-American fraternities and sororities.  Stepping became a way that members of these student groups (known today as the Divine Nine) expressed love and pride for their organizations. In stepping, the body becomes an instrument, using footsteps, claps and spoken word to produce complex poly-rhythms.   

Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional African dances; and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. Performances are much more than dance shows; they integrate songs, storytelling, humor and audience participation. The blend of technique, agility, and pure energy makes each performance unique and leaves the audience with their hearts pounding. Step Afrika! promotes stepping as an educational tool for young people, focusing on teamwork, academic achievement, and cross-cultural understanding.

Step Afrika! has earned Mayor’s Arts Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Arts Education, Innovation in the Arts, Excellence in an Artistic Discipline, and was inducted into the National Association of Campus Activities (NACA) Hall of Fame, the first Dance Company to earn this honor. Step Afrika! headlined President Barack Obama’s Black History Month Reception and performed at the first-ever Juneteenth Celebration at the White House. The company is featured prominently at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture with the world’s first interactive stepping exhibit.

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Runtime: 45 minutes

Recommended grade levels: K-12

Curricular Connections: History, Dance, Music

Literature to Life adapts Erika L. Sánchez’s YA novel as their newest title in their Signature Performance series. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter takes place in modern day Chicago. The novel focuses on the idea of finding one’s own identity, and breaking free from societal, cultural, and familial expectations. The story follows Julia Reyes, a Chicago high school student, as she navigates trials and tribulations of following her dreams of becoming a writer, alongside the death of her sister, Olga—who might not have been quite as perfect as she seemed.

Literature to Life (LTL) is a performance-based literacy organization that presents professionally staged verbatim adaptations of American literary classics. Each performance features one actor portraying all of the characters in the novel.

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter was co-produced in partnership with Freedom Reads, the only organization in the nation transforming the experience of incarceration by opening libraries in prison housing facilities.

Trigger warning: The novel addresses mature themes including suicide and sexual assault. Suicide is the 2^nd leading cause of death for young people ages 10-14 and the 3^rd leading cause of death for young people ages 15-18 according to the National Institute of Mental Health. One in 9 girls and 1 in 20 boys under the age of 18 experience sexual abuse or assault and females ages 16-19 are 4 times more likely than the general population to be victims of rape, attempted rape, or sexual assault according to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN). We see the performing arts as a powerful way to open up a dialogue about issues like these that may otherwise go unspoken.

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Runtime: 90 minutes with talk back

Recommended grade levels: 9-Adult

Curricular Connections: ELA, Theatre, Bilingual, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Showtimes at 10AM and 12:30PM

A timeless tale with a fresh twist! Two unlikely friends — the speedy, confident Hare and the calm, steady Tortoise — meet for the greatest race on Earth. A race filled with suspense, surprises, and a nail-biting, medal-winning finish. Ready... Steady... Is it time to GO? This playful and imaginative adaptation of Aesop’s classic fable is brought to life on stage in a vibrant performance. With three talented actor-musicians and a whole lot of energy, the story unfolds across the seasons — from the blossoming days of sunny spring through to the icy sparkle of winter. This heartwarming tale explores patience, friendship, and what it means to grow up. Tutti Frutti Productions brings you this much-loved story brimming with fun, live music, unforgettable songs, and delightful characters.

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Runtime: 60 minutes

Recommended grade levels: Pre-K-3

Curricular Connections: ELA, Art, Science, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), Theatre, Music

Showtimes and 10AM and 12:30PM

Magic in Motion combines the wonder of magic with the principles of physical science for an unforgettable educational experience! In this interactive, high-energy show, students explore how science creates “magic” through hands-on experiments and jaw-dropping demonstrations. Ordinary objects come to life, gravity is defied, and illusions are revealed using core scientific concepts like force, energy, friction, gravity, and motion. With magician Bill, students apply these principles to perform seemingly impossible feats—stopping objects with their minds, gaining super strength, and making a teacher’s cell phone travel through time! This magical, mind-bending show inspires curiosity and helps students understand how physical science shapes the world around them in surprising and exciting ways.

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Runtime: 55 Minutes

Recommended grade levels: 3-6

Curricular Connections: Science, Theatre

Showtimes at 10AM and 12:30PM

A STEM-based musical! Andrea Beaty's books (Rosie Revere, Engineer; Iggy Peck, Architect; and Ada Twist Scientist), come alive on stage. Ms. Greer's classroom includes three inquisitive out-of-the-box thinkers. Rosie Revere has big dreams. Iggy Peck has a relentless passion for architecture. And Ada Twist's curiosity can lead her to solve any problem. Together they practice creative problem solving.

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Runtime: 60 minutes

Recommended grade levels: K-4

Curricular Connections: ELA, Science, History, Music, Theatre, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Showtimes at 10AM and 12:30PM

James’s Grandpa has the best balloons because he has the best memories. He has balloons showing Dad when he was young and Grandma when they were married. Grandpa has balloons about camping and Aunt Nelle’s poor cow. Grandpa also has a silver balloon filled with the memory of a fishing trip he and James took together. But when Grandpa’s balloons begin to float away, James is heartbroken. No matter how hard he runs, James can’t catch them. One day, Grandpa lets go of the silver balloon—and he doesn’t even notice! Grandpa no longer has balloons of his own. But James has many more than before. It’s up to him to share those balloons, one by one.

Created by Director/Choreographer Dominic Moore-Dunson, recognized in Dance Magazine’s prestigious “25 to Watch” list for 2023, this dance performance breathes life into Jessie Oliveros’s children’s book “The Remember Balloons” by bringing it to the stage! Beautifully accompanied by an original score composed by Theron Brown, the show incorporates dance, digital projections, and voiceover narration to tell the story of one boy’s experience of supporting a family member battling Alzheimer’s.  

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Runtime: 60 minutes

Recommended grade levels: 2-6

Curricular Connections: ELA, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), Dance, Music