Big Kid Entertainment is a professional touring company that specializes in educational in-school theatre. Our provincially acclaimed programs are based on curriculum themes and complement the Safe Schools Act as dictated by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
All productions include grade specific follow-up visits to the classroom. Since 2004 our educational fairy tales have been viewed by more than 1.5 million students (and counting).
Actors rotate individually into the classrooms. Each actor will reinforce the program’s centering theme. Content and focus are grade specific. The actors (upon request) will also discuss the arts as a career opportunity with intermediate students.
Each individual classroom visit is approximately 15-20 minutes long. We do our best to maximize visit time and work with each school’s unique daily schedule.
Program visits are available pre or post production. Pre program visits are recommended for middle schools and intermediate students.
Hey, U just came to our School on Monday. It was awesome. Can u guys come to our school one more time. Student (Harlan)
The lessin I lernd is it is ok to be difrent. And I really liked the costums I especially like the sparckeley frog prince hands. Student (Georgia)
I hope one day that I too can have a career like yours. Thanks so much for the chance today to act with you. Student (Shauna)
I thought the play that you guys did today was incredible. It was pretty funny too. I am looking forward to seeing you next year and learning a great new lesson and getting to talk to you. Thank you ssssoooo much for coming and teaching me a lesson to stand up to bulling and to becareful on the internet. Student (Brianna)
My name is Torrie and the big kid entertainment thingy has just came to my school, they were doing a play about Cinderella and the frog prince! I think that they did a very good job, and they might no this because right after me and my friends chased them around asking for their autographs! Student (Torrie)
I liked the way that you made the boys girls and the girls boys. It made both me and my friend’s laugh. I thought when you did the play it was really funny and educational. Student (Bradyn)
Contact referrals available upon request.
Program Theme: Digital Citizenship
Little Red Riding Hood and her Grandma learn about Social Media and Digital Footprints. They are followed by an unknown user. A Big Bad Wolf pretends to be someone he is not. Red and her Grandmother use cyber-safe strategies to teach the Wolf about consequences and building good community (both online and off).
K-8 (primary, junior, intermediate)
No limit on audience size
French Story Telling Available
NEW! Intermediate School programs (dates are limited)
PROGRAM THEME: Self Regulation & Healthy Living
Hansel & Gretel return to the “maison de bonbons”. The famed candy house has been mostly eaten. The witch has become “blue” and lazy. Hansel & Gretel want to help. This renovated adventure is highlighted by a talking Broccoli, a Healthy Baker and a very special guest Role Model.
BE ACTIVE EAT SMART BE INVOLVED
K-8 (primary, junior, intermediate)
No limit on audience size
French Story Telling Available
NEW! Intermediate School programs (dates are limited)
PROGRAM THEME: Growth Mindset & Self Esteem
Rapunzel and the Baker don’t like who they are. A positive Witch agrees to spell Rapunzel into a tower and the Baker into Prince Charming. The spells teach the two characters to embrace their own individuality and be proud of who they are.
K-8 (primary, junior, intermediate)
No limit on audience size
French Story Telling Available
NEW! Intermediate School programs (dates are limited)
PROGRAM THEME: Resiliency and Problem Solving
20 years have passed. The Giant is now educated and independent. Jack is guilt-ridden and determined to right a wrong. A bean man and student beanstalk lead the adventure. Jack returns the Giant’s Golden Hen. The student audience learns about truth telling, resiliency and a true happy-ever-after.
BE RESPECTFUL BE FAIR BE ACCOUNTABLE
K-8 (primary, junior, intermediate)
No limit on audience size
French Story Telling Available
NEW! Intermediate School programs (dates are limited)
PROGRAM THEME: Diversity & Acceptance
Two fairy tales in one. Cinderella experiences change (new stepmother, new school…). The Frog Prince offers her support and friendship. Cinderella is unable to accept their obvious differences. The rejected amphibian questions his own identity. A Fairy God Frog, Glass Flipper and loving Stepmother, teach two conflicted characters to embrace differences and celebrate diversity.
BE YOURSELF BE RESPECTFUL BE FAIR
K-8 (primary, junior, intermediate)
No limit on audience size
French Story Telling Available
NEW! Intermediate School programs (dates are limited)
