In-School Performance Programs

Leave the details of the school play to us. We will provide a director and adaptation of children's literature, 30-60 minutes in length. Maryland Ensemble Theatre  artists will help kids explore the fun and excitement that goes hand-in-hand with creating live theatre. We strive to teach kids how to find the best in themselves, then to share it. Choose from the following musical production options.

Play Options:

• “Wonderland”
• "The Little Mermaid"
• "Aladdin"
• "The Mad Adventures of Mr. Toad"
• "The Hobbit"
• “No Strings Attached”
• “Jungle Book”
• "The Pied Piper"

Performance Program Costs:


Prices for performance programs begin at $3250.  This includes:                                       

Initial Meeting

School representatives will meet with director to discuss scheduling and structure of program.  Date will be set for performance and rehearsal process.

Workshop
Director will hold 1 hour theatre workshop for interested participants prior to auditions.  Schools may opt to bypass this step.

Auditions
Director will hold open auditions with  selected grades.  Auditions will take 2-3 hours after school.  School will post  cast list.  Most schools create a Production website in association with school’s site where information will be available throughout process.

Rehearsal
12-week rehearsal period will take place after school.  Rehearsals may occur 2-3 times per week.  Not all participants will be needed for all rehearsals.  Rehearsal schedule will be distributed at first rehearsal.  Parent/School volunteers will be selected to help moniter rehearsal process.  All participants must be available for the final tech week of rehearsal to prepare for production.  Fun Co/MET production team will load in set/lights/etc to school.

Parent Volunteers
Parent volunteers will be needed for Rehearsal Monitoring, Set/Costume/Prop/Make-up Committees, Backstage Positions, Marketing and Ticket Sales, Concessions and Merchandise Sales (if desired)

Production
2 Public performances will be held in designated space.  Committees will be set up to assist with costumes/sets/props/make-up.  School will be responsible for ticket sales,  marketing and concessions for production.  Parent volunteers will assist on performance nights with backstage monitering.  Production team will be present to run performance..