TEACHER
REVIEWS
What
teachers, directors, customers are saying about ArtReach's plays
& musicals
Rave Reviews for ArtReach
 
"I've
done ArtReach shows and love how accessible they are for children.
The sound FX are always delightful and easy to manipulate. You
are doing very, very good and important work. Thank you so much. I
can't think of much else more important than infecting children with
the joy of creation."
Roberta
Gore, Church & School of the Ascension, Westminster, MD
"Thanks
for offering such fun, great, play options for schools/companies with
a very low budget! We are so excited!"
Heather
Begay, Connect Theatre Arts, Warr Acres, OK
"I must
tell you I love your plays. I have travelled all over the
country and taught and love the feasibility and adaptability of the
plays. I have done "AThousand Cranes" with Middle
School and done "Peter Pan" with elem and MS and currently
working on it with HS (This is their first "real" show-----They
love it!)
Susann
Colonna, Northern Cambria School District, PA
"I've
worked with multiple play companies in community and professional
theatre settings. So glad to have found a company geared to the needs
of elementary school. Thank you!"
Hailey
Fowler, Kilough Elementary School, Dawsonville, GA
"Fabulous
company to work with! Very flexible, everything you need to
stage a great show & at very competitive
rates."
Sheena
Liversidge, Horncastle Young Stages, UK
"I've
used ArtReach plays for years! They are great for big groups
and allow the smallest and largest roles. The plays are well
written and of high interest to students and audience."
Shannon
D. Wynne, Tatum Ridge Elem School, Sarasota, FL
"We've
done Beauty and Beast, Alice in Wonderland, Wizard of Oz and
Cinderella. All were excellent. It's all about having fun
in rehearsal. The end product is always top!"
Vera
Mijodragvic, Rainbow School, Novi Sad, Serbia
"ArtReach
is a great source for material for teachers. Accessible clever
theatre for all kinds of kids!"
Karin
A. Stratton, Pike High School, Indianapolis, IN
"The
quality of the soundtrack music was excellent. We were able to
involve all types of students and it boosted their confidence and
speaking skills."
Happy
Days School, Kathamill Colony, Shivpuri, India
"Thank
you for making theater do-able and affordable for kids."
Michelle
McCormick, Stage Kids Children's Community Theatre, San Jose, CA
The
Wizard of Oz -- Our most popular play!
  
"We
ordered The Wizard of Oz and it was a HUGE hit!"
Erin
C. Mulder, St. George's Episcopal School, Milner, GA
"Thank
you so much for your wonderful play! Our second graders put on
The Wizard of Oz! It was spectacular!"
Ginger
Gardner, Maquan Elementary School, Hanson, MA
"The
Wizard of Oz was a huge hit! Thanks for your wonderful
writing! We have thoroughly enjoyed the script and will use your
website for years to come!"
Debbie
Bush, Teacher, Chattahoochee Elem School, Duluth, GA
"Our
students just performed The Wizard of Oz and did a fantastic
job! We couldn't be happier. Your script was easy to
follow and well written!"
Robin
Gammon, Indianapolis School District, IN
"We
sold so many tickets! The Wizard of Oz script was easy for our young
actors to memorize, and they had a blast!"
Ginger
Gardner Maquan Elementary School, Hanson, MA
"Don't
know if it's a record or not... but Columbia Children's Theatre is
presenting The Wizard of Oz with 156 children!"
Jerry
Stevenson, Columbia Children's Theatre, SC
"I
can't tell you how much I appreciate what you do! We cast 1st
through 5th grade students, in an inner-city school, all second
language learners, and they loved it! Your scripts are
well-paced, clear, and fun for all."
Greg
Tutt, Teacher, Buford Elementary, Lennox, CA
"Our
performance was SPECTACULAR! A first grader played Dorothy, and the
way the lines were written really helped her to learn them well. I
would ABSOLUTELY purchase from you again - for the quality of your
plays and your personal helpfulness."
Molly
Callender, Teacher, Langley Christian School, BC, Canada
"We
put on your Wizard of Oz with our 12 year olds. They loved
it! Well done, you are providing a wonderful service!"
Patricia
O'Donovan Primary School Teacher, Middleton, Ireland
"The
Wizard of Oz was absolutely
a wonderful experience from beginning to end. The script was
wonderful and easy to adapt so that everyone could participate!"
Donna
Stafford, First Grade Teacher, Kinston, NC
"We
recently performed Wizard of Oz. It was a hit! We included our
special ed students and all those with disabilities. We even had
several children in wheelchairs participate."
Suzan
Cambridge, Leadership Through Drama, Glenwood, IA
A
Christmas Carol
  
"Thank
you for your play, A Christmas Carol. It was a huge success at
our school! I managed to fit 150 kids into this play by
utilizing the singing opportunities."
Colleen
Murphy, Music/Drama Teacher, Korean International School
"A
CHRISTMAS CAROL was wonderful! The parents loved it!"
June
T. Willis, IRR Teacher, Bright Star Elementary School,
Douglas, GA
"A
Christmas Carol
was wonderful and easy to adapt so that everyone could participate
and met with success!"
Donna
Stafford, First Grade Teacher, Kinston, NC
"Last
year's students liked ArtReach's 'A Christmas Carol' so much that I
am planning to make this play an annual tradition for my 3rd grade students."
Heather
Cheslock, Music Teacher, Woodside Elementary School, WI
"We
used students ages 3 through high school and teachers and friends of
the school participating. Our little three and four year olds were
the wind to carry in the spirits. It was so much fun!"
Phyllis
Wilson,
Cornerstone Christian Academy, OH
A
Christmas Cinderella
  
"If
you love feisty mice, beautiful ladies, fairies, and laughable
royals, then you will LOVE A Christmas Cinderella, by Kathryn Schultz Miller."
Lakefront
Youth Theatre Experience, New Orleans, LA
"Our
Christmas Cinderella was the most successful show to date! Three of
the four shows were sold out, and two were SRO! Over fifty kids ages
six to seventeen put on a truly entertaining show for the holidays."
The
Bremerton Community Theatre Junior, WA
"Thank
you for your wonderful scripts and musicals. I produced and
directed Cinderella at Christmas at my children's elementary
school. The script was wonderful and the end result was fantastic!"
Caroline
Hart, Teacher, Oxford, OH
"We
are a residential facility for adults with disabilities. We
performed your 'Christmas Cinderella' last year and it was a hit!"
Baddour
Center, Senatobia, MS
"Our
performance of A
Christmas Cinderella
went great! The children painted the sets, helped with the
costumes and really did a super job. The script was great! I
think our 'Greta Snagglebones' will be famous one day."
Katie
McAllister,
Teacher, Central Elementary School
A
Christmas Peter Pan
  
"We
did A Christmas Peter Pan last year and FILLED the auditorium.
Everyone was overwhelmed at how wonderful it turned out!"
Brooke
Iverson, Teacher, Signal Mountain School, TN
"A
Christmas Peter Pan is a swashbuckling musical that combines all the
magic and drama of the original story with the holiday fun of
Christmas Carols and everyone’s favorite Christmas characters."
Louisiana
Center for Theatrical Arts, Students 7-16, Amite, LA
"A
Christmas Peter Pan comes to life. It's almost like we're in a
dream! ArtReach writes for kids to perform, making the audience
use as much of their imagination as the kids."
Kent
Streed, Pendragon Theatre, Saranac Lake, NY
"One
of the highlights of the year was "A Christmas Peter Pan"
and what a success it turned out to be!"
Derek
Braans, Junior School Head, Kingswood College, South Africa
"Angels
Academy’s students added a holiday spin to the year’s
Christmas Program with 'A Christmas Peter Pan' story. Even the
Christmas Sing-A-Long Songs were sung to familiar tunes with a
variation in the words to reflect the program’s theme."
The
Abaconian, Bahamas
A
Christmas Wizard of Oz
  
"A
Christmas Wizard of Oz was absolutely
a wonderful experience from beginning to end! The script was
wonderful and easy to adapt so that everyone could participate!"
Donna
Stafford, First Grade Teacher, Kinston, NC
"We're
moving on down the yellow brick road to the Wortham Theater for a
Christmas Wizard of Oz. Our 2nd - 6th Graders are gearing up for a
performance you will not forget!"
The
Rhodes School, Houston, TX
"I
cannot tell you often (or loud) enough how much we LOVE your
Christmas Wizard of Oz! It was a fantastic show for us.
You
are so clever!"
Midge
McClosky, Artistic Director, Shawnee Playhouse, PA
“Our
children did a wonderful job today. A Christmas Wizard of Oz comes
alive when they get on stage. It’s really a good experience for
all of them.”
Tom
Weindl, Principal, Whispering Palms School, Saipan
"The
message of 'A Christmas Wizard of Oz' is a simple one. There's no
place like home... especially at Christmastime."
Pocono
Record, Strousburg, PA
A
Snow White Christmas
  
"A
Snow White Christmas was a huge success! For the last two
years, we have selected your holiday plays; the opportunity to
provide so many students a part in your large cast plays is ideal for
our large middle school."
Joni
McLeod, Cario Middle School, Mount Pleasant, SC
"I
run a youth project for children at risk and we performed your play
'A Snow White Christmas' to rave reviews!"
Sony
Matthews, Greenmount Youth Project, Cork, Ireland
"We
had more than 90 cast members
for A Snow White Christmas. The kids were outstanding!"
Michelle
Roy, Middle School Teacher, Russell County Schools
"For
her performance as Snow White Emilee McGann received third place as
Best Youth Actress/Youth Actor at US Army Europe Festival of One Act
Plays. Congratulations Emilee!"
Five
Pfennig Playhouse,
414th Battalion, Hanau, Germany
"We
love your easy to use scripts and short lines
for
kids to memorize!"
Julie
Echelmeier, Higginsville Theatre Company, Youth Theatre Academy, MO
A
Thousand Cranes
  
"It
was beautiful. The young leads were particularly gorgeous. Tears in
the final scenes. Well done to everyone."
Adelaide
- Gemini Collective Production, Australia
"We
had two wonderful performances. The play's theme is very appropriate
for these times. The students did a superb job portraying the
message, which brought me to the verge of tears."
Dorothy
Loveland, Bayan School, Bahrain
"The
music teacher came up to me and said it brought tears to her
eyes. The notes you sent with the play were very encouraging
and helpful. It was very special to me to get a chance to have
my students tell Sadako's story."
Diane
Purvis, Teacher & Librarian
"As
one child said... ”I really didn’t get Sadako when you
first told us about her, but now I can see how important she is."
Thank you for such a great script that was easy to stage and which
had such a beautiful and moving message!"
Mary
Westall, St. Therese Primary School, Sydney, Australia
"Thank
you for writing such an inspiring children's play. I've been
teaching drama for three years and never have my students been more
engaged with a story."
Anne
Mantha, St. Mary Magdalen School, Hazel Park, MI
"I
hope the audience comes away from this play and thinks about
peace. I hope they realize to always remember to listen to the
wisdom of our children.”
Pam
Chernesky, Director, Houlton Star Bright Children's Theatre, ME
Aladdin
  
"Thank
you very much for the excellent package! I'm going to direct a
full school production of Aladdin and the script, resources and
teacher's guide are perfect for what I need! The whole
purchasing and downloading process was easy, convenient and super helpful!"
Stuart
Williams, Westwood International School, London UK
"The
Lyncourt School Drama Club in Syracuse, NY performed
"Aladdin" to rave reviews from all! We loved the
script! A smashing success! Thank you ArtReach! We are looking
at "Peter Pan" or "the Wizard of Oz" next year!
LOVE your productions!"
Lyncourt
School Drama Club Syracuse, NY
"Thank
you for such wonderful plays! As you can tell, I love them
because I keep ordering them! I was elated when I saw that you
had done Aladdin. I read the whole play today and I cannot wait
to put this together!"
Sara
Takeuchi, Teacher, Taylor Elem, West Chester, OH
"I
am still getting accolades for Aladdin
this year. It is all because of your script which was so much
fun for the kids. They really got into it. You make my
job easy!"
Keith
Wagner, Saint
Paul School, Leesburg, FL
“We
had first through sixth graders performing Aladdin. It’s a
really charming, funny adaptation."
Holli
Hornlien, Solano Youth Theatre, Vacaville, CA
"Aladdin
is SO WELL WRITTEN. It is going to be great fun to put
on. Thank you!"
Sara
Takeuchi, Teacher, Taylor Elem, West Chester, OH
"The
show Aladdin was humorous and had a great story line! The cast loved
what they did and it showed on their faces and in their final
product. A magnificent production!"
Taylor
Araujo, Life Skills Class, Pontiac
High School, IL
Alice
in Christmas Land
  
"We
love your easy to use scripts and short lines for kids to memorize!"
Julie
Echelmeier, Higginsville Theatre Company, Youth Theatre Academy
"We
had about 25 speaking parts and 35 ensemble parts! We
will continue to come to you for all our children's plays."
Karen
Dougherty & Nancy Lockhart, Jackson School, Lawrenceville, GA
"Our
Club includes 3rd through 5th graders. We love your scripts!"
Jennifer
Sypert, Mesquite, Texas
"Our
community theater performed Alice in Wonderland. It was great
fun and a huge hit. The children are already asking what play we are
planning next. We will definitely use ArtReach Plays again!"
Pontotoc
Community Theatre, Pontotoc, MS
The
script follows Carroll's story as you know it, infused with holiday
fun entertainment: everyone is getting ready for Christmas. The
Mad Hatter has a silly tree decorating party, the Cheshire Cat can't
understand why her stripes are green and red and the Queen of Hearts
hasn't an ounce of holiday spirit.
Alice
in Wonderland
  
"We did
Alice in Wonderland last year. It was enjoyed by everyone. Super
children's play and thanks to you for your beautiful script."
Greenwood
Kindergarten, Teacher, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
"Our
community theater performed Alice in Wonderland this past
weekend. It was great fun and a huge hit! The children
are already asking what play we are planning next. We will
definitely use ArtReach Plays again."
Mandi
Stutsy, Teacher, Pontotoc Community Theater, MS
"Excellent!
The audience loved it!"
Jordan
Cameron, Madison Middle School, Rexburg, ID
"Our
school has just finished our Alice in Wonderland production and it
was fantastic. Thanks for such a fantastic script!"
Danni
Mattiazzo, Larrakeyah Primary School, NT, Australia
"Everyone
gets a part big or small,
they all participate!"
Theresa
M. Johnson, Parks & Rec, City of Kerman, CA
"Students
and teachers could not get enough of Alice in Wonderland play, they
love it."
Blanca
Muniz, Teacher, Ramey School, Puerto Rico
"I
did your Alice In Wonderland at my camp this summer and it went
great. Much thanks."
Ellen
Flaks, You Are The Star Creative Drama, Springfield, PA
"We
love your children's plays! We did Alice in Wonderland with 75
students, and every child had a part! We loved that we were
able to expand the numbers to fit our drama club. It is very hard to
find scripts for large groups (over 90 this year)."
Karen
Dougherty & Nancy Lockhart, Jackson School, Lawrenceville, GA
"My
homeschool group performed Alice in Wonderland and it was a HUGE hit
with our co-op. We had a packed house!"
Michele
Wiley, Tifton, GA
"The
audience was enthralled by the fantasy world of Alice in Wonderland,
this year’s Primary Production."
Students
Years 5 and 6, Bangkok Patana School, Thailand
"We
did Alice in Wonderland and Wizard of Oz last year. Both were
huge successes!"
Beth
Bankler, Drama in the Afternoon, Lawrence School, Brookline, MA
Beauty
and the Beast
  
"ArtReach's
"Beauty and the Beast" is a definite go for next
year. The kids read the perusal script and really liked it! They
chose yours over the Disney version hands-down."
Joseph
Reynolds, Gerisch Middle School, Southgate, MI
"Our
group recently performed Beauty and the Beast - it went great!"
Lisa
Kelly, Stillwater, OK
"I
love the adaptation you did of the story by Charles Perrault.
Beauty and the Beast is beautiful, you did an amazing job with it."
Joice
Riedel, Ontario Local Schools, OH
"We
have had huge successes the past two years with Peter Pan and Beauty
and the Beast...we love your shows! Keep them coming!"
Jan
Plank, Director, Temple Beth Hillel Day School, Valley Village, CA
"I
just performed Beauty and the Beast with my 4th and 5th grade drama
club last night and it was AWESOME!! I love your plays!"
Holly
Kidwell, Teacher
Cinderella
  
"I
produced and directed 'Cinderella' at my children's elementary
school. The script was wonderful and the end result was fantastic!"
Caroline
Hart, Teacher, Oxford, OH
"This
Cinderella is the right fit! Kathryn Schultz Miller's
children's theatre production breathes new life into this timeless
tale. The Community Players brought together 45 children for
the production!"
Cattoosa
County News, GA
"Young
children love this play version of Cinderella!
You have a customer in me for as long as I am able to direct plays!"
Carol
Ellingson, Teacher, Home Connections, Blaine, WA
"The
ultimate Rags-to-Riches story, Cinderella is a tale of
transformation and magic that has enchanted young and old for
generations. We loved the comic bits!"
Drama
Club, St. Dorothy School, Wilmington, MA
"We
are a residential facility for adults with disabilities. We
performed your 'Cinderella' last year and it was a hit!"
Baddour
Center, Senatobia, MS
The
Emperor's New Clothes
  
"We
just had our ArtReach Emperor's New Clothes performance and it was a
hilarious, huge success! This was the first time I've ever directed a
children's theater play, yet somehow, with your support, it worked."
Alexandra
West, Camp Dancing Birds, Bend OR
"We
just had our performance of Emperor's New Clothes this past
weekend. It was a riot! And the children had a blast
doing it!
Tricia
Oliver, ACT 2 Instructor, Auburn Area Community Theatre, Auburn, AL
"We
were so thrilled with the play, Emperor's New Clothes, we can't wait
to do another one of ArtReach's plays!"
Jennifer
Kempton, Ida Home Educators Homeschool Association, Rexburg, ID
"Actors
for Children Theatre of Flatwoods KY would like to say THANK YOU to
ArtReach Children's Theatre Plays for allowing us to produce 'The
Emperor's New Clothes' in our inaugural tour in Spring 2013."
Sarah
Diamond Burroway, ACT
"Emperor's
New Clothes is the sort of hip, jazzy, irreverent show that could
get students hooked on theater forever."
Nevada
Theatre
Company, Las Vegas, NV
"I
worked with 11 3rd, 4th,and 5th graders. With 8 (1 and a half
hour) weekly rehearsals we pulled it together. The parents were very
pleased with The
Emperor's New Clothes
and I was too. I will certainly be back to get our next script. Thank you!!!!!"
Tricia
Oliver, ACT 2 Instructor, Auburn Area Community Theatre, Auburn, AL
Jack
and the Beanstalk
  
"If you
like adventure, magic, and watching brave deeds overcome giant
obstacles, you're in for a grand treat!"
Nancy
Eddy, Artistic
Director, Children's
Museum of Indianapolis, IN
"I
absolutely love how you write the scripts. They are perfect for many
different ages. We did Jack and the Beanstalk last year as the center
of the Summer Theatre Camp. The audience loved being involved and
seeing their kids flourish within the script. The script was a burst
of encouragement as my friend and I stepped into the adventure of directing."
Christianna
Marcy, Loomis Elementary School, NE
"We had
2 sold-out shows for Jack and the Beanstalk!"
Branson
Arts Council, Branson, MO
"Jack
and the Beanstalk was delightful! The end result was happy teachers,
entertained youngsters and a sizable profit for our box office!"
The
Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin, IL
"My
theater company just did your Jack and the Beanstalk script for our
musical summer camp, and it was amazing. Funny script, easy to do,
and it delighted kids and parents. Thanks again, and I look
forward to doing more of your scripts!"
Lynne
Childress, Building Better People Annapolis, MD
“Our
after-school students love your plays. Thank you for all you do!”
Courtney
Susman, Greenbrier Valley Theatre, Lewisburg, WV
"Jack
and the Beanstalk
was a thoroughly delightful children's play and geared perfectly to
our primary school body."
Winton
Place School, Cincinnati, OH
"Kathryn
Schultz Miller, a veteran writer of children’s plays, wrote the
script, which is specially suited to the very youngest of
audiences! Jack and the Beanstalk employs all the devices of
spectacle, sound and color that captures youthful attention!"
David
Jacobson, Life Newspapers, Eldorado Hills, CA
The
Jungle Book
 
"I
LOVE your version of The Jungle Book. I have looked at 5
different versions and yours is the best! I love the fact that
there is the focus on Community and that there is such flexibility as
far as roles. We have done the Disney Jungle Book but that
doesn't have the heart that yours has."
Diana
Guhin Wooley, LAMB Arts Ltd, Sioux City, IA
"We
had a wonderful, wonderful run with The Jungle Book! A virtual
sell out with everyone saying how fantastic it was! The cast
had a ball & I am one very, very happy director."
Sheena
Liveridge, Horncastle Theatre, United Kingdom
"I
loved the new script, The Jungle Book! Very well done. I
love your scripts!"
Zach
Hodge, Peru Elementary School, Dixfield, ME
"Students
prepared for this drama during a theater camp conducted in school.
It was an enthralling performance which mesmerized the audience!"
Fountainhead
School, Surat, India
ArtReach's
The
Jungle Book includes all the characters you and your children know
and love: Silly and lovable Baloo, funny Ikki the Porcupine,
Mowgli's Cub-Brothers, Hathi the Elephant, flying Monkey-People and
many more. The Jungle-People are the Storytellers, keeping this
adventure fast-paced and fun!
Kid
Frankenstein
   
"Kid
Frankenstein" was, as always, a great script. We've used your
plays over the years and always enjoy them so much. We love how
easily your scripts come together in a way that is both fun and
effective. Thanks for being awesome!"
Andie
Fischer, Pretty River Academy, Collingwood, ON, Canada
"I
purchased the perusal script for Kid Frankenstein. I loved it!"
Michael
Doody, Hilda Walker Intermediate School, Tinley Park, IL
"Kid
Frankenstein" is a funny, charming story about Frankie, a young
scientist, and Irving (aka Igor), her long suffering friend. Frankie
receives a mysterious book called "How I did it" by Doctor
Frankenstein, and so begins her quest to create life. She thinks she
has put the brain of a recently deceased brilliant monkey into her
creature, but has she?"
James
Strath Public School, Peterborough,
ON,
Canada
"Crazy
am I? We'll see if I'm crazy or not!" - Mad Scientist Frankie
Stein in ArtReach's newest play 'Kid Frankenstein'!
Youth
Summer Theatre Program, Grand Rapids, MN
Finally!
Frankenstein is Kid-Friendly!
Teachers,
this script is a fun and hilarious play for your students! School
kids are storytellers who keep the action moving. Your kids
will love to play these zany characters!
The
Legend of Mulan
  
"We had
a wonderfully successful production of The Legend of Mulan! Dedicated
and happy cast and crew, proud director, administration and parents,
and enthusiastic audiences."
Caitlin
Barton, Theater Teacher, PS 295, Brooklyn, NY
"This
will be our 4th play through ArtReach. We love them!"
Jill Ison
Helper Middle School, Price, UT
"Mulan
serves as a model, encouraging us to grow up and achieve any
occupation we desire - regardless of gender. Come and experience the
culture of ancient China with us and you might even be asked to join
the cast on stage!"
Island
School, HI
"Mulan
inspires us to be the best we can be."
Fostertown
Elementary Magnet School, Newburgh, NY
“Mulan
is finding her purpose in life and finding out who she really is.”
Eva
Hadley, who plays the main character, Island School, HI
"This
play is about the fearless effort of a young woman to save her father
from being drafted into the army. She inspires us to be the best we
can be through her honesty, bravery and tenacity. She knows it
doesn't matter if she is a boy or a girl - she just wants to leave
the world a better place, a mark of a true hero!"
Audrey
Hummel, Lansing Middle School, MI
The
Legend of Sleepy Hollow
  
"The
Legend of Sleepy Hollow was a delightful show that packed the house.
Enjoyed by children of all ages!"
Sheila
Freudenberger, Orange Curtain, San Juan Capistrano, CA
"This
show is a perfect Halloween treat!"
Topeka
Civic Theatre and Academy, Topeka, KS
"The
Legend of Sleepy Hollow has been very successful. Probably one of
the most popular productions we ever had here in our Youth Theatre!"
Joe
Lauderdale, The Laguna Playhouse, CA
"Pedro
Menendez High School's production of "The Legend of Sleepy
Hollow, is a wonderfully spooky story filled with thrills, chills and laughs!"
High
School Halloween Production, St. Augustine Record, FL
"I
think the audience is going to like this play very much," says
fifth grade actor Morgan Werder. "It's very interactive and has
something for everybody - rivalry, love, suspense and, of course, the
Headless Horseman!"
Fairlands
Elementary, Armador Theatre, Pleasanton, CA
The
Little Mermaid
   
"The
Little Mermaid
is
the third play of yours we have produced! Each play has been a treasure."
Laree
Ott, Drama Teacher, St. Anthony Middle School, Kailua, Hawaii
"We
had so much fun with The Little Mermaid and what makes it extra
special is the CD with sound effects and songs!"
Jennifer
Black, Director, Children's Theatre Company, Goderich, Ontario
"We
just finished performing The Little Mermaid, and I must say that was
another amazing play you have written!"
Mary
Ellen Herder, Take A Bow Productions, Chatham, Ontario
"I
downloaded The Little Mermaid and fell in love with it! We
will
be doing 4 performances. I love your approach to your plays!"
Scott
Nelson, Drama Teacher, O'Gorman High School, Sioux Falls, SD
"Philippe
(the French chef) brought down the house! The sailors were
loved. And Aruba and Finny stole the show. The Reverend
Gumbo made our own priest laugh!"
Keith
Wagner, Saint
Paul School, Leesburg, FL
The
Nutcracker Prince
  
"I
loved working with your play The Nutcracker Prince. It was fabulous
to have so much of the legwork done for me - sound clips, etc. Thank you!"
Jill
Ison, Helper Middle School, Language Arts Teacher, Helper, UT
"Thank
you for your wonderful scripts and musicals. The script was
wonderful and the end result was fantastic!"
Caroline
Hart, Teacher, Oxford, OH
"ArtReach
is a great source for material for teachers. Accessible clever
theatre for all kinds of kids!"
Karin
A. Stratton, Pike High School, Indianapolis, IN
"It was
so easy to work with the children's script and adapt it to my
students needs."
Sherri
Alejandro, Teacher, Carden El Encanto School, Santa Cruz, CA
On Christmas
Day, Clara awakens to the real world - her glorious dream has
passed. Yet she has learned a wonderful lesson about Christmas
love and joy. ArtReach's lovely holiday play is deeply moving
with a very happy ending.
Peter
Pan
  
"We
just finished our presentation of your children's play Peter Pan,
and it was a HUGE success! My principal has asked me if my students
would perform the play one more time!"
Allison
Sands, Stevens Brook Elem School, Bridgton, ME
"Thank
you for writing such a wonderful children's script! We have a cast
of 82 fifth grade students in Peter Pan! We added music and
choreography to the show."
Higginsville
Theatre Company Youth Academy, Higginsville, MO
"We
doubled the roles of the lost children and stars. We have 15 chorus
Indians, and 10 chorus pirates. All of our students are excited
about this great Peter Pan play and we know it will be a great success!"
Nicole
Schmitt, Director/Teacher, Gayhead Elementary, Hopwell Junction, NY
"I
ordered the children's play Peter Pan for my church's
camp
play production. It was incredible! The parents enjoyed it and
the children loved doing it!"
Dea
Goodson Jackson, Worship Leader, Prayer Chapel Church, Upper Darby, PA
"Our
Peter Pan performances are coming up and we're getting so
excited! Our Crocodile (and your suggested croc music) is going
to be the hit of the show!"
Sarah
Ackerman-Hale, Broadway Review, Spring Hill, KS
Pinocchio
   
"Your
scripts are simply THE BEST for kids! Pinocchio was great...
we
got so many compliments...dreams came true!!!"
Sarah
Ackerman-Hale, Broadway Review, Kansas City
"I
produced the play 'Pinocchio' last year! The children thoroughly
enjoyed it.
Many
thanks!"
Therese
Dixon, Hunua Youth Theatre, Papakura, New Zealand
"We
had 3rd, 4th and 5th graders in our Pinocchio! Thank you very
much for your work and allowing freedom with the scripts."
Scott
Kohanek, Kenwood School, Minneapolis, MN
“Pinocchio
has been so much fun,” said Director Kelly Gilson. “Lots
of kids and energy make this a crowd pleaser. We have 32 in the cast
and all of the kids -- and parents -- have been wonderful to work with."
Daily
Corinthian - "Corinth Theatre Arts Presents Pinocchio",
Corinth, MS
"It
has been a total joy and blessing working on PINOCCHIO! The
kids are acting, building the sets, and working as running crew. They
have really been involved in every part of the show, and are having a
great time doing it!"
Jean
Grewe, Young Footliters, Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, IA
The
Reluctant Dragon
  
"Opening
night was a big success for our lovable dragon!"
The
Rose Children's Theatre, Eugene, OR
"The
richly expressive prose of Kenneth Grahame continues to delight."
The
Language Arts Review
"The
telling is delightfully tongue-in-cheek. His star attraction is an
imaginative animal and he makes this reluctant dragon live."
School
Library Journal, starred review of The Reluctant Dragon
"I
love working with the kids. To see them light up when they get on
stage is the best feeling in the world."
Ariel
Long, 15, Dragon, Rose Children's Theatre, Eugene, OR
Sleeping
Beauty
  
"We
had a cast of 90 children for Sleeping Beauty!
Grades
K-5th, we had over 700 people attend!
DeWayne
Durr, Teacher, Piner Elementary, Morning View, KY
"Sleeping
Beauty played to sold out crowds and the audiences absolutely LOVED
the show!"
Mary
Norwood, Elkhart Civic Theatre, Summer Theatre Camp, Bristol, IN
"Thank
you for providing such an excellent script for Sleeping Beauty!
It was so easy even for two people with zero experience!"
DeWayne
Durr, Teacher, Piner Elementary, Morning View, KY
"We
had two fantastic performances of Sleeping Beauty with Standing Room
Only audiences!"
Jennifer
Black, Children's Theatre Company, Goderich, ON, Canada
"We
are doing Sleeping Beauty! The parents and staff have always
commented how wonderfully appropriate your plays are for the
children. I am priviledged and honored to present them to our
community. You have a fan in me!"
Jay
Spoerl, Rosholt School District, WI
Snow
White
  
"My
cast for Snow White this year was 30 students and we had a crowd of
more than 150. It was the BEST!!"
Karen
McCafferty, R.D. Wood Elementary School, Millville, NJ
"Thank
you for writing this amazing play, Snow White! It was a lot of
fun to direct. The daycare center I work for had a blast!"
Cody
Bylsma, Club 4 Kids, Inc., Panama City, FL
"What
an incredible run of Snow White! We really had a wonderful experience!"
Columbia
Children's Theatre, MA
"Last
year we purchased and performed Snow White. It was a huge success!"
Nicole
Oberdick, Educator, Norton, VA
"Ursuline
students, presented “Snow White” to a packed auditorium!
The lively performance showcased bright costumes and wonderful performances!"
Ursuline
Academy, New Orleans, LA
Treasure
Island
  
"A
wonderful
adaptation of Stevenson's classic. Many opportunities to
challange more experienced actors while keeping it simple enough for
inexperienced actors. It worked tremendously well and was a
huge success!"
Andrew
Velishek, Child's Play Theatre Company, Montgomery, MN
"The
Foster Park Elementary School Drama Club — which consists of
fourth and fifth-graders — wowed audiences with Treasure Island.
They really made it their own.”
T.
J. Tyler, Foster Park Elementary School, Union, SC
"Our
Day Campers performed Treasure Island: Young Pirates of the
Caribbean! All ages participated and made it a great show! We loved
the fun songs!"
Gilman
Day Camps, Baltimore, MD
“We
have thoroughly enjoyed working on TREASURE ISLAND! Our after-school
students love your plays! Thank you for all you do!”
Courtney
Susman, Greenbrier Valley Theatre, WV
“Everyone
has put their unique mark on this wonderful production of
‘Treasure Island'! From our audition day through dress
rehearsal, the kids have made this their show!"
Jean
Goad, Grand Rapids Players Summer Theatre Kids Camp, MN
"After
a week long camp, the Children’s Glassworks Theater debuted
Treasure Island: Young Pirates of the Caribbean! The kids did a
great job!"
Northshore,
Cleveland, OH
'Twas
the Night Before Christmas
   
"Twas
the Night Before Christmas is a fun-filled romp through a
hear-warming tale of family love and playful friendship!"
The
Pahrump Arts Council (PAC), Pahrump, NV
"We
have just performed 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' and everyone
said it was our best show yet!"
Karen
Dixon, Hunua Elementary School, Papakura, New Zealand
"Our
Christmas Play, "Twas the night before Christmas" was a
success! It was so cute and fun. The day was everything I had
envisioned... great show, cookies/hot chocolate, beautiful church,
and snow! Thanks again!"
Maura
T. Ridder, Mom's The Word, Denver, CO
"Twas
the Night before Christmas is a delightful musical designed to give
young performers an opportunity to learn the art of theater while
gaining poise, confidence, friendships, a sense of teamwork and
practical experience."
Little
Starz Productions, O'Fallon, MO
"In
'Twas the Night before Christmas' the audience joins in to help
conquer the Abominable Snowman, play reindeer games, dance, sing,
giggle and yell to help Izzy and Rosie save Christmas!"
Lancaster
Opera House, Buffalo, NY
The
Velveteen Rabbit
  
"What
a wild ride! The Velveteen Rabbit was such a fun way to end my
second to last semester at Pace, and I couldn't have asked for a
better experience."
Allie
Marotta, PACE School, New York, NY
"The
Velveteen Rabbit afforded our students the opportunity to bring the
many sweet, vivacious characters of the story to life using their
unique talents and personalities. Toys, animals, humans, and even a
magical fairy are all a part of this whimsical holiday tale."
Mary Joy
Nelson, Executive Director, InnOVATION Arts Academy, Lexington, KY
"The
message is that growing up is not an end but a hopeful beginning,
full of promise. Our students had so much fun bringing this charming
story to life!"
Mary Joy
Nelson, Executive Director, InnOVATION Arts Academy, Lexington, KY
"The
fanciful story of the Velveteen Rabbit continues to resonate. It
offers reading to be savored by viewers and listeners of many ages."
Margaret
Bush, Simmons College, Boston (School Library Journal), MA
"Once
you are real you can't become unreal again. It lasts for always."
Margery
Williams, The Velveteen Rabbit
"Our
students had so much fun!"
Wolf Creek Collective, Cape
Coral FL
We
Are The Dream
  
"We
Are The Dream touched this community like no other event I’ve
been part of. UNBELIEVABLE!"
Marianne
Carruth, Tryon Fine Arts Center, Tryon, NC
"Many
people tell me that
"We Are the Dream"
is the best play they've ever seen at their school. I had as
few as 16 students in one production, and as many as 42 in
another. It's a great show. Thank you!"
Brady
McKay Williams, Drama Teacher, Sacramento, CA
"The
premiere of a revolutionary play went down like a dream with its
audience last week. We are the Dream was performed by youngsters at
Woodberry Down Primary School."
Hackney
Gazette, London, United Kingdom
"This
show is not about rehearsal, not about perfection. It's about
faith and love and the message of Dr. King. This dream is for
all of us. We are the
dream."
Director
Marianne Carruth, Tryon Fine Arts Center, NC
"The
children knew what this was all about and knew
how
to get the key messages across. It was absolutely fantastic!"
Woodberry
Down Community Primary
School, United Kingdom
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