PLAYS, STORYTELLING AND THEATRE ARTS RESIDENCIES

INTERACTIVE PLAYS and STORYTELLING

Express productions tour to schools, day care and community centers, churches, libraries and hospitals all over south Texas. Our 45-minute plays include Q&A, class photo with the actors and TEKS-aligned study guide. Great for pre-K through 5th! We also do pubic shows for the whole family! Storytelling is 30 minutes for pre-K to 3rd.

THE POWER OF INTERACTIVE LEARNING

Throughout our shows, kids are directly engaged by actors and participate from their seats. Kids call out suggestions, cheer for the hero’s success, provide encouragement during setbacks and celebrate goals achieved along the way. By giving children a “voice”, they are thoroughly entertained while acquiring knowledge and skills they can apply to all parts of their lives such as empathy, self-expression, problem solving and making good choices. We address the whole child and provide a rollicking good time!

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2019-2020: Our 29th Season

Around the World in 80 Ways!

Sept 1 – Oct 09

ALI BABA AND THE 40 THIEVES

Adapted by Jack Helbig and Tim Fried-Fiori

An original Hip Hop musical based on the Arabian classic about a boy learns about honesty the hard way when he steals from thieves. Teaches personal responsibility, making good choices and the practical value of doing homework!

WATCH THE TRAILER: ALI BABA AND THE 40 THIEVES

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Ali Baba at Miller Outdoor Theatre!

One Show Free! No reservations!

October 24, 2019, 11am

Dec 1 – Dec 23, 2019

SANTA’S ROCKIN’ REINDEER

Written and Directed by Tim Fried-Fiori

A great way to celebrate the holidays and honor the power of generosity!

An elf disguises herself as a reindeer to join Santa’s famous singing trio – but can she hide the truth long enough to sing in the Christmas Eve Ceremony for Santa? Featuring holiday singalongs and a special appearance by Santa himself!

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Underwritten in part by the Wortham Foundation, The Humphreys Foundation and the H-E-B Tournament of Champions.

Feb 1 – March 30, 2020

VOTE FOR THE GOAT!

Lilly Goat learns all about democracy when she tries to get every animal to vote to keep the petting zoo open. Includes material on voting rights and the 19th amendment.

A play about the power and importance of voting! Just in time for election season!

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Helps kids understand why voting matters and how they fit into the civic life of their community, city, state and nation.

May-August, 2020

THE ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO/POSTPONED

A New Musical by Jack Helbig and Tim Fried-Fiori

Based on the Italian Classic about a puppet who comes to life. Explores what it means to be human and how your nose grows when you’re short on truth.

INTERACTIVE STORYTELLING – ALL YEAR!

SOON AVAILABLE ON-LINE!

30 minute one-person interactive shows for kids pre-K to 3rd in groups of 75 or less. Includes a Q & A with kids and a group photo with the performer. Our Storytellers deliver high energy performances that engage kids and teach valuable lessons.

STORYTELLING ROSTER

Aztec Princess (Bilingual English/Spanish)

Classic Mexican fables told by a time-traveling Princess.

African Tales

A musical tale from Tanzania about how to treat others.

The Beaver and The Bunny: A Bullying Tail

How to deal with bullies and not become one yourself.

I Like Me! A Sing-Along About Self-Esteem

Interactive music that boosts confidence and self-respect.

Mindfulness for Kids

Techniques for calming the mind and soothing the heart.

Songs from Around the World

A bird goes in search of the world’s most beautiful song.

Trouble in Tooth Town (Special Rates Apply)

A wacky dentist teaches kids about dental health.