Shows in Development

Lucky and the Superheroes

Two superhero rivals face off to save the day, with the help of their superhero friends. But can they put aside their differences and work together for the greater good? In this delightful story of trickery, smarts, and superhero strength, Phunky Rooster and Faux Fox team up with the kids to save the day.

Current Shows

Day 1: We Believe in Make Believe

In this first day of Only Make Believe, we explore all of the elements of theatre and introduce the kids to the tools necessary to create the magic of theater through games of imagination. They will discover different kinds of stages and the audiences that watch the events happening in these arenas, from sports to classical arts. We use costumes, props, music and mime to inspire the kids to use their imaginations and create theatrical vignettes. The kids will also learn the Only Make Believe song.

The Story of Briar Rose

The Story of Briar Rose begins on her 12th Birthday. She is a bratty young princess, demanding and greedy, and makes the timid King’s life difficult when she discovers that Orgella, Party Queen is late. Orgella offers the princess a gift, a magic mirror. When Briar Rose refuses the gift, smashing the mirror to bits, a magical spell is cast, leaving Briar Rose to sleep for 10 long years, after which time she will be awakened from her rest through the kiss of the handsome prince only to find herself to be a new princess, having learned the attributes of graciousness, patience and generosity, thanks to the help of the young princes and princesses of the royal court, played by the kids.

Iceland

ice-crown This story takes place in IceLand, a village where everything is made of snow, including its people. The laughter of the Ice Queen makes the snow, and when it is discovered that the Queen has not been able to laugh for 99 days and IceLand is beginning to melt, it is up to the kids to save the day and make the Ice Queen laugh.

Eco-Babe

Trumpet Fish contacts Eco-babe in an urgent plea for help. It seems that dastardly B.B. (Big Business) has decided to build an underwater mall in Mermaid Sea, which would pollute the water and drive away all the fish. The audience joins Eco-babe and Trumpet Fish underwater in an attempt to save the sea by bringing the Mermaid of Mermaid Sea back to life and get BB back to the land.

Wonderboy Mickey, Circus Star

Mickey and his school chums head to Mr. Ringo’s Big Banana Circus, where a member of the audience will be chosen to star as the headlining act, walking the tightrope, blindfolded and without a net. When Mickey is chosen to star in this feat, he must first face his fears. His schoolmates help him overcome his fear of the dark and cheer him on to success as Wonderboy Mickey, Circus Star.

Gamers

Lollipop & Lode, both expert Video game players, apply for the prestigious job of Testers and a chance to go to the World Wide Video Game competition in Vegas. Can they make it through all the levels of the video game in order to land the job? Will they be brought to a halt by a very sneaky snake or a box o’ bugs? Will they answer the questions correctly to get to the next level? Will their progress be hindered by the good intentions of their interviewer, Mr. T? With the help of the kids, Lollipop and Lode play the strangest, the silliest and the yuckiest video game ever made.

Tuff DumE

After the self proclaimed “King” Tuff DumE. develops an overactive ego and dumps his partner Rival Twin Cheeks from their recording duo, Rival and girlfriend Petal involve the kids in a plan to teach Tuff DumE. a lesson. Petal, disguised as “JeLo” with the kids as her entourage, poses as a fashion designer, winning the honor of designing an outfit for Tuff DumE. to wear at the HipHop Fashion Awards. Together, the kids and JeLo are able to dupe the King and offer him a slice of humble pie.

Hocus Pocus

Pick me! Pick me! Hocus Pocus, a saucy sorceress, tempts Socrates to pick the purple coconut. When he does, he gets three wishes and discovers that there is much more to life than growing up quickly, winning every game and being famous. Socrates and Hocus Pocus learn a lesson or two and in the end everyone enjoys the trip to Coconut Island and some of Mama’s delicious home made coconut flan. Olé!

Here You Go, Romeo

It's only hours 'till show time and Romeo the Lion, lead singer for the hit band "Romeo & the Romantics" has lost his roar! Will a trip to the A&P Store that sells grunts, squeals, and the occasional roar be the solution to his problem? Or will the sold-out concert have to be canceled?!

Rick Spacey

The Great Frump, Supreme Leader of the Frumps, has lost the key to the gold frump storage room! All her gold frumps are locked away. And not only that, all the frumps need paying! Enter: Rick Spacey, Space Detective. With lessons from Rick about how to be a space detective, the kids and Rick lead the search for the lost key. Along the way, we meet cowboys on planet Yee-haw, speak a new language with Wobblies on planet Jelo, make friends with Pirates and land on Davy Jones locker! With the help of the kids, we finally find the key, and everyone gets paid.

Sherlock in Wonderland

In this jumble of a tale, the famous Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are on a mission to find a little girl with blonde hair in a blue dress named Alice, but SHH! Don't say her name too loudly! The worrisome Rabbit informs us the temperamental Queen will throw a hissy fit if she hears that little girl's name too loudly. Talking trees and silly walking: it's all elementary! The kids bring their detective skills out to play in this clever and enchanting tale.

Day 6: The Finale

On our last workshop of the cycle, we play scenes from the other shows with kids playing the starring roles. We also have a certificate of appreciation for each kid that has participated in Only Make Believe.