A Company of Friends (ACOF) Educational Productions Professional Troupe has been touring Georgia libraries, schools, and children’s events since 1999, bringing high quality, interactive, musical, and learning experiences to thousands of children annually. ACOF was a Teaching Artist with Arts for Learning and Young Audiences of Atlanta. The professionals working with ACOF have more than 35 years of experience in children’s theatre performance, drama workshop instruction, and curriculum creation. They also have more than 30 years of experience serving in the role of private children’s theatre acting coach. Members of the troupe include two former teachers, the creator of a special needs theatre program for high school students in California, music theatre camp directors, instructors for more than 25 years, and former Arts for Learning teaching artists.

Disciplines: Theatre/Drama, Storytelling

Core Content Curriculum Areas: Theatre/Drama, English/Language Arts, Music, Social Studies/History

Grade Levels: Pre-K, K-2, 3-5

Geographic Availability: Metro Atlanta, North Georgia, Middle Georgia, South Georgia

Program Fees:

1 performance:
▪ School/Large Venue: $550
▪ Library/Small Venue: $290

2 Performances at same location:
▪ School/Large Venue: $725
▪ Library/Small Venue: $395.00

3 Performances at same location:
▪ School/Large Venue: $850.00
▪ Library/Small Venue: $550.00

NOTE:
▪ Locations farther than 40 miles from Peachtree City will incur an additional gas charge of .75 cents a mile, which will be calculated at time of booking.

▪ Locations farther than 65 miles one way from Peachtree City will incur a Hotel Stay of $75.00 per night.

▪ Book performances with another library/school in your area and you can share the fees for a deep discount. Ask us how. (Note: $50 set up/tear down fee for different locations booking together.)

Artistic Profile:

A Company of Friends (ACOF) Educational Productions Professional Troupe has been touring Georgia libraries, schools, and children’s events since 1999, bringing high quality, interactive, musical, and learning experiences to thousands of children annually. ACOF was a Teaching Artist with Arts for Learning and Young Audiences of Atlanta. Our 2017 Musical Touring show offering is “The Big Bad Bullysaurus.” When Paleontologist Misty learns that her niece, Natalie, is being harassed by a local bully, she tells her the story of Roxy Rex, a young and posh dinosaur with a bully problem of her own. During this live musical play audiences journey back in time to Dinosorri Elementary School and watch while Roxy Rex and Natalie both learn a lesson about friendship and the importance of forgiveness. Filled with heart and humor and four original songs that add sparkle, The Big Bad Bullysaurus entertains audiences while touching on a very timely issue.

Teaching Experience:

The professionals working with ACOF have more than 35 years of experience in children’s theatre performance, drama workshop instruction, and curriculum creation. They also have more than 30 years of experience serving in the role of private children’s theatre acting coach. Members of the troupe include two former teachers, the creator of a special needs theatre program for high school students in California, music theatre camp directors, instructors for more than 25 years, and former Arts for Learning teaching artists.

Sample Programs:

• Little Reds and The Hood
  Presented by a cast of 5 professional adult actors this 50-minute show features comedy, mystery, and lots of audience participation. It takes audiences on a journey where they learn about the importance of reading, to not judge a book by its cover, and how to stay safe around strangers. Wonderful for audiences from 4 to 12 years of age. It’s the story we all love with a twist. This show is fully staged with portable sets, colorful costumes, sound support, activity sheets, and a meet and greet after each performance. This show can be performed in almost any open space.

Sample Lesson Plans/Study Guides:

• A Fairytale Fable – Classroom Study Guide
• A Fairytale Fable – Program Summary
• Big Bad Bullysaurus – Program Summary

• Listing ID: 5988