MET’s In School Program

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:

No Strings Attached

(Elementary School)

  • “Wonderland”
  • “The Little Mermaid”
  • “Aladdin”
  • “The Mad Adventures of Mr. Toad”
  • “Oz”
  • “No Strings Attached”
  • “Jungle Book”
  • “The Pied Piper”
  • “Thumbelina”
  • “The Rockin’ Tale of Snow White”
  • We Are Monsters

(Middle School)

  • A variety of titles possible including: Frozen JR, Shrek, JR, Madagascar, JR, Peter Pan, Mulan, Bye Bye Birdie, Romeo & Harriet, You Ain’t Nothin’ But a Warewolf, Bugsy Malone (**prices vary depending on publishing company)

Performance Program Costs:


Prices for performance programs begin at $5000 (additional fees for more than 80 participants).  This includes:

  • Director/Staff
  • Administrative Costs
  • Most production materials (set, costume, props, makeup, lighting, sound equipment)
  • Royalties/Scripts (**prices may increase for royalties & scripts depending on publishing company)

 Wonderland

Initial Meeting

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

Auditions
Director will hold open auditions with  selected grades.  2 auditions will be held  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
10-12 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 monitor 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
2-3 Public performances will be held in designated space (generally school’s stage).  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 monitoring.  Production team will be present to run performance..

The Pied Piper

For Information or to book a performance at your school contact: jherber@marylandensemble.org   

Maryland Ensemble Theatre