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Founded in 1986, B Street Theatre School Tour performs 12 times per week, 38 weeks per year in schools, hospitals and public places reaching approximately 200,000 children annually. Since its inception, the School Tour has played for over three million children in Northern California (including the counties of Amador, Calaveras, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba). The performances are a great way to introduce children to live theatre by expressing the art of telling stories on stage. In California, all schools must implement the State's curriculum standards for Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) at every grade level. The B Street School Tour performances, and the accompanying teacher study guides, can help students meet these requirements.
Performances typically run approximately 45 minutes and can take place in a variety of venues such as auditoriums, gymnasiums and cafeterias. The tour has also played at hospitals and other non-school venues. We make a concerted effort to take the rich experience of theatre into underserved communities throughout the region. In Sacramento and San Joaquin counties alone, the School Tour has played to more than 130 Title I schools just in the last couple of years. In addition to producing professional touring productions, B Street Theatre holds an annual playwriting festival and contest for students. The festival was created to provide a forum for the dramatic voice of youth and to assist children in developing literary skills, problem solving techniques, and a mode of artistic expression. This process stimulates the intellect and enhances self-esteem by providing validation of creative ideas and work efforts. Selected plays are performed during the Spring School Tour, and a special show-case performance is held at B Street Theatre in Sacramento. If you would like more information about the B Street Theatre School Tour and Playwriting Festival, please call us at (916) 442-5635.
In order for audience members to be able to see, hear and participate, each show can accommodate up to a maximum of 450 children. Prices: $500 for a single performance. $900 for two performances (same day) $1,300 for three performances (same day) Call to see if you qualify for an Early Bird discount! School Tour Shows for 2011-2012 Season: Click here to download the 2011-2012 School Tour flyer. Environmental Escapades! 11/7/11 – 11/25/11
We take you on unlikely adventures: a lively musical exploration of all things environmental - from natural to man-made disasters and our efforts to influence them. Click here to download this Study Guide.
Environmental Escapades with a Twist! 11/28/11-12/23/11 The super-cool exploration of our environment is given a holiday flavor twist by the B Street School performers. Click here to download this Study Guide.
We Declare! 1/16/12 – 3/2/12 The birth of a nation: from the Declaration of Independence to the signing of the constitution. Thrills and chills in this educational tale of the creation of these great documents that even now shape this country. Click here to download this Study Guide.
Fantasy Festival XXVI 3/19/12 – 6/08/12
The winning plays of our annual playwriting contest for kids. Behold the extraordinary results of putting a professional theatre’s staff at the service of young writers’ talents.
Plays for our 2011-2012 season will be accepted until February 1, 2012. Click here to download the playwriting flyer or click on "Playwriting Contest" in the left column for details.
Watch a video clip of a past production, It's All Greek to Me
“Of all the assemblies and performances we have each year, B Street Theatre’s Fantasy Festival is right at the top of the list of those we LOVE to attend.” - Julie Womack, Teacher, Heritage Oak Elementary School, Roseville
“You were very, very inspirational, and targeted your audience absolutely perfectly.” - Judy Kelly, Teacher, Arlene Hein Elementary School, Elk Grove
“The kids were over the moon!” - Carolyn Cowles, Principal, Placer Elementary School, Loomis
“This is to give a SHOUT OUT and THANK YOU to B Street Theatre and everyone who had a part in bringing this wonderful experience to my students. To say that they loved B Street Theatre and the actors/actresses, is an understatement. The company connected so well with my students, took time to answer their questions, and were great examples of working towards making your personal dreams come true.” - Charlotte Chadwick, Principal, John Bidwell Elementary School, Sacramento
“Of all the assemblies and performances we have each year, B Street Theatre’s Fantasy Festival is right at the top of the list of those we LOVE to attend.” - Julie Womack, Teacher, Heritage Oak Elementary School, Roseville
“You were very, very inspirational, and targeted your audience absolutely perfectly.” - Judy Kelly, Teacher, Arlene Hein Elementary School, Elk Grove
“We are always amazed by the performances. They are so engaging. The students and staff can not keep our eyes off of the characters. As teachers we really appreciate the instructive language that increases the student’s exposure to interesting vocabulary without leaving them in the dark. The kids get joy and fun along with the growth. Today my first grade class wrote some dialogue for a play and were all excited thanks to your troupe. Bravo!” - Ann Bodnar, Teacher, Heritage Oak Elementary School, Roseville
“I want to thank you so much for coming to Kohler Elementary. The majority of our students would not have had the opportunity to see live theater had you not come to our school. I was sitting with one little boy, whose family I know well, who couldn’t contain his laughter. That in itself was worth it.” - Leslie Cohen, Student Learning Coach, Kohler School, Sacramento Thank you to our B Street Theatre 2011-2012 School Tour sponsors:
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