Young Audience Program (YAP)

Our Young Audience Program (YAP) introduces young people to the world of theatre with an intriguing physical approach. Our programs are presented in schools, museums, libraries, and more.

For fees and booking information, contact Michael at (212) 254-4614 or michael@bondst.org.

---

Amelia and Her Paper Tigers

Two explorers, tasked to investigate the legacy of Amelia Earhart, invite the audience to join them on a journey they are not likely to forget. Using acrobatics, song, dance, and primary sources, the production addresses what it means to break the social mode and face one’s fears.  Optional post-performance workshops further the exploration and provide creative tools to address fear.

​Most recently featured at FringeJR in summer 2016, the show is aimed at young audiences aged 6-11, but is good for ages 5-105!

Optional post-performance workshops further the exploration and provide creative tools to address fear.

• 2 actors
• Running Time: 40 minutes
• Grades 3-6

​To bring Amelia  to your school or community group, contact: michael@bondst.org

"It was great and scary and funny. It was amazing. I loved it."
​-Review of Amelia​ by Vivian Littlefield, Age 7

Actorbat!  Workshops and Residencies

Where does Actorbatics come from?
Actorbats share many of the techniques and skills used by actors and dancers throughout the world and throughout history. Sources for the Actorbat include the Peking Opera from China, commedia dell’arte from Europe, and the masquerades of Western Africa.

Students are introduced to this fascinating work with careful attention to three areas of expertise:
1) Learning personalized, individual skills relating to balance, precision, and creating characters;
2) Creating a group dynamic through cooperation and partner work;
3) Learning a style of performance to present to an audience.

Each workshop is tailored to the needs and curriculum of the school, choosing from a variety of exercises and skills.
​
​To bring Actorbats  to your school or summer camp, contact: michael@bondst.org

"The children truly enjoyed this workshop. They continued to talk about it for the rest of the day.”  - Bedford Road School, NY

Travels with Tricksters

This show introduces audiences to the many Tricksters, skills and stories we have encountered in our travels around the world. Visual treats from many cultures flavor the show. It is an entertaining geography lesson and introduction to the variety of theatrical styles from each country, from the slapstick comedy of Europe to the acrobatic flair of the Peking Opera.

• 2 Actors
• Running Time: 50 minutes
• Grades K-5

​To bring Travels with Tricksters  to your school or community group, contact: michael@bondst.org

"I never want this day to end!" - Student, Avenues School

Peter and the Wolf

Peter and the Wolf with the Phoenix Woodwind Quintet has been (and continues to be!) a favorite with schools and community centers for almost twenty years. The show introduces young audiences to the great musical score of Prokofiev, the instruments that make up a woodwind ensemble, and the skills of pantomime and storytelling via the show's narrator-mime.

• 1 actor
• 5 musicians
• Running time: 45 minutes

​
​To bring Peter and the Wolf to your school or community group, contact: michael@bondst.org