2010 2011

Touring Season
 you and Theatre IV set the stage for
Holding the Line on
Costs
To say that we are in challenging
economic times is quite the
understatement. We want to help you
keep your costs down. For 2010 – 2011,
we are not increasing our performance
fees. Good for you and, we hope, good
for us too. And, we are cutting our
gasoline surcharge nearly in half.
Invite Your Local, State
and National Politicians
Show off all you do for your community
by inviting your elected representatives
to our shows. They are important links
to government funding sources. Let
them know that the arts are vital to the
community and the nation and are a key
component of educating our children.
Theatre IV is a
Nonprofit, Professional
Theatre.
Since 1975, Theatre IV has been
dedicated to the creation of professional,
exciting and innovative theatrical
productions for young audiences.
Building Tomorrow’s
Audiences Today
Theatre IV will help you bring young
audiences to your venue. The young
audiences of today are the patrons of
tomorrow. They help build a stable
future while bringing in much needed
revenue today. Get the youth of your
community used to coming to your
venue. You will instill in them a lifelong
habit of participating in the arts.
Create or Enhance
Your Series for Young
Audiences
Our plays are diverse and will be the
cornerstone of your Young Audience
Series. From The Little Red Hen to Harriet
Tubman, from Stone Soup to A Christmas
Carol to Songs from the Soul, we can
provide just what your audiences need.
New Show Category
Our new “Helping Hands” shows target
your national curricula standards at
a new lower price. These shows are
geared toward in-school audiences.
If your schools need a boost in the
understanding of these areas, we can
help.
Education at the Heart
of the Art
Our plays are entertaining while
introducing the audience to the books,
people, and events being studied in
schools. This is a natural extension of
their educational experience. We provide
online study guides that teachers can
access themselves saving you time and
money.
Give Them a Memory
for a Lifetime
Field trips are special in the life of a
child. Give your community the gift of
live theatre and an experience they will
never forget.
All titles, tours and dates in this brochure are subject
to change or cancellation without notice.
I Have a Dream
By Bruce Craig Miller
The phenomenal impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is chronicled in this
compelling dramatization of the life and times of one of the most influential
and charismatic leaders of the “American Century.” Inspired by the arrest of
Rosa Parks, Dr. King becomes the prime mover behind the Montgomery,
Alabama bus boycott, putting his philosophy of non-violent protest to work.
He gains national recognition and becomes the dominant force in the Civil
Rights Movement during its decade of greatest achievement. Your students
will be inspired by the story of this great leader’s struggle and his dream of
lifting “our nation from the quicksand of racial injustice to the solid rock of
brotherhood.” (3 – Adult) Biography, Language Arts, History, Multi-Cultural,
Public Speaking, Reading, Self-Esteem, Character Development
1/19/11 – 3/11/11
The Little Red
Hen
By Ford Flannagan
“Who’ll help me plant the seed?” asks
the plucky red hen as she begins the
process that goes into making a loaf
of her delicious bread. “Not us,” say the
sheep, the cow, the horse, and the pig.
They all have better things to do. But,
“a hen’s gotta do what a hen’s gotta
do,” and so our crimson heroine
perseveres until her work is done. But, the tricks of the conniving fox combine
with the hen’s common sense to add adventure and a sound moral lesson to
this classic, feel good, foot-stompin’ country musical. This show has plenty
of audience participation. (K – 5) Folk Tales, Language Arts, Reading, Science,
Music, Peer Pressure, Self-Esteem, Character Development
10/6/10 – 11/19/10
Theatre IV is a real asset to our arts and education
program. The plays are exciting and excellent quality
at an affordable price.
Warren County Arts Commission, Bowling Green, KY
 Lyle,
Well, Theatre IV did it again! Lyle,
Wonderful, funny, sensi-
tive, and informative production – what a joy to watch
Harriet Tubman
Crocodile
and learn from great enthusiastic, energetic, and friendly and the
Book, Music and Lyrics by Bruce Craig Miller
performers. Thank you for returning to Wesleyan College. Underground
Based on the timeless picture books by
~ Campus Events Coordinator, Wesleyan College, Macon, GA
Bernard Waber, Theatre IV’s production of this
Railroad
Book and Lyrics by Douglas Jones
crowd-pleasing musical has been taking the
Music by Ron Barnett
country by storm for many years. Join young
Co-produced by the Black History Museum and
Josh Primm as he moves to New York City Cultural Center of Virginia
and share magical adventures with his loving
parents, his stage-struck nemesis Hector P. Valenti, his rambunctious new This stirring drama with music is a classic tribute to the great American who
friends, his persnickety neighbor Mr. Grumps, and his misfit (but oh so special) freed herself and hundreds of her people from the bonds of slavery. Her
reptilian pet – Lyle! (K – 5) Art, Family Ties, Language Arts, Literary Classic, Music, courage helped change the world. Share her adventurous life, the joys,
Reading, Character Development sorrows, and challenges faced by this brave woman, with your students in
this accurate and deeply moving musical history lesson. (3 – 12) Family Ties,
9/28/10 – 12/17/10
History, Language, Biography, Multi-Cultural, Music, Self-Esteem, Women’s Studies

1/19/11 – 3/11/11
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Book, Music and Lyrics by Paul Deiss
Join Ichabod Crane, Brom Bones, the lovely Katrina Van Tassel, the residents
of Tarry Town and, oh yes, the Headless Horseman, as they live the story made
The Jungle Book
Book and lyrics by Scott Wichmann, Music by
famous by the legend. This autumnal classic is faithful to the original story Julie Fulcher
written by Washington Irving in 1819 and will thrill and perhaps chill (but not
Adapted from the Book by Rudyard Kipling
too scary) your audiences. No fall is complete without the telling of stories and
our retelling of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” is one story you won’t want to Join young Mowgli as he learns the “Laws” of
miss. (K – 5) Folk Tales, Language, Literary Classic, Reading, History the jungle in this time-honored adventure.
With the help of friends like the black
10/1/10 – 11/21/10 panther, Bagheera, and Baloo the lovable bear, Mowgli learns about friendship
and survival. Cheer as Mowgli faces his fear and foils his nemesis the tiger
Shere Khan. This musical version of Rudyard Kipling’s classic will delight both
Stuart Little the young and the young at heart. (K – 5) Art, Language Arts, Literary Classic,
By Joseph Robinette Reading, Science, History, Music
From the loving heart of E. B. White, author
3/31/11 – 5/20/11
of Charlotte’s Web, comes this merry musical
about a noble mouse who jumps headlong
into adventures big enough to match
any imagination. By turns funny, tender
and exciting, Stuart Little mixes gorgeous
child-size puppets with live actors to work Theatre IV brings us beautifully scripted, designed
theatrical magic. (K – 5) Art, Family Ties, Reading, Language Arts, Literary Classic, and performed shows. This is top of the line
Music, Puppets
quality.
3/30/11 – 5/15/11
National Theatre, Washington, DC
 A great success, both in quality and educational
Stone Soup
Book, Music and Lyrics by Paul Deiss and Holly Timberline value of the performance and the entertainment
When Peter, a hungry sailor, has no luck getting a free meal from the stingy provided for the students…generating much
citizens of our tiny village, he decides to turn the table. He invites the
creative imagination.
villagers to enjoy his famous delicious stone soup whose recipe is known only
to seafarers and legendary adventurers. He promises to provide the main Fine Arts Coordinator, Charlottesville Public Schools, Charlottesville, VA
ingredient if the villagers provide all the other ingredients. Join Peter and his
trusty parrot, Admiral, as they teach the villagers a lesson in friendship and
sharing in this heart-warming musical retelling of the classic folktale. (K – 5)
Art, Folk Tales, Language Arts, Literary Classic, Music, Puppets, Reading, Character
Development
The Song of
2/7/11 – 4/29/11
Mulan
Book, Music and Lyrics by Paul Deiss

Patchwork – When Mulan learns that her ailing father is

drafted into Khan’s army, she protects him
The Little House Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder by serving in his place. Disguised as a man,
By Bruce Craig Miller she risks everything to maintain family honor
and earn the love of her nation. This noble
Laura Ingalls Wilder’s tales of outdoor adventure and pioneer spirit will inspire Chinese folk tale, adapted from the epic
your students as they have millions of boys and girls for over 70 years. Born Chinese folk poem, features an extraordinary heroine, authentic costumes
in 1867, Laura traveled across America’s rolling plains in the back of a covered and props, and lovely songs. It also provides an educational journey to the
wagon. The Wilders created patchwork quilts that would later help inspire her heart and soul of an extraordinary ancient civilization. (K – 5) Art, Folk Tales,
time-honored books. Laura’s quilts still exist today, and their patterns recall her Language Arts, History, Multi-Cultural, Tales of Other Lands
beloved family – her strong and caring Pa, her heroic sister Mary, her warm-
hearted Ma – and their adventures as they crossed the wild and often perilous 3/30/11 – 5/20/11
frontier. Join the Ingalls in this adventure (authorized by the Laura Ingalls
Estate) as they face the hardships and the triumphs of the wondrous new land,
with sometimes only their faith and the love of family to sustain them. (K – 5)
Songs from the
Family Ties, Self-Esteem, Language Arts, History, Biography, Women’s Studies
Soul
10/5/10 – 11/23/10 Book by William Dye, Music and Lyrics by
Various Artists

This revue of African-American music from

slave songs to jazz to blues to rap is not
only toe-tapping entertainment, it’s also
Well, Theatre IV did it again! Wonderful, funny, a vital history lesson that teaches pride,
responsibility and respect. The songs
sensitive, and informative production – what a illuminate our past and our present as we learn of their transforming impact
joy to watch and learn from great enthusiastic, on our American culture. (3 – Adult) Language Arts, History, Multi-Cultural,
Music
energetic, and friendly performers.
~ Campus Events Coordinator, Wesleyan College, Macon, GA 1/27/11 – 5/6/11
Enjoy these Holiday Classics!
Helping Hands
These shows are specially suited for in-school performances
A Christmas Carol and are therefore value priced to only $3,100 for each school day.
By Charles Dickens Adapted by Steve Perigard Music by Paul Deiss
Perhaps the best loved holiday story of all time, our adaptation of Dickens’
classic is particularly suited to children. Watch as Scrooge has a change of
heart from one of stone to one of gold as he is visited by the three ghosts of
Christmas. All the joy, sentiment and meaning are here, without being too Home Sweet Homer:
scary for young audiences. (K – 5) Family Ties, Language, Literary Classic, Music,
Reading Legends of Ancient Greece
By Susan Sanford
11/29/10 – 12/23/10
Who was Homer? Where was he from? Was he a “he”? Join three would-be
“Homers” as they hold their own Olympic contest to see which of them is the

‘Twas the Night
Before Christmas
Book, Music and Lyrics by Bruce Craig Miller
Inspired by the timeless poem “A Visit from St.
Nicholas” and by the real life of its author, Clement
Moore, this hilarious musical introduces Santa in a
particularly beneficent light. This classic from Theatre IV has been charming
audiences nationwide for many years. (K – 5) Family Ties, Folk Tales, Language,
Literary Classic, Music, Reading
11/27/10 – 12/22/10
one and true Homer of Greece! Each one tries to prove their claim to fame
through their knowledge of “The Iliad,” Greek history, and Greek contributions
to our world today. Which one is the actual Homer? Hey - it’s all Greek to
me! (K – 5) Art, Folk Tales, History, Language Arts, Literary Classic, Multi-Cultural,
Reading, Tales of Other Lands 
9/28/10 – 12/19/10 A “Helping Hands” Show.
Booker T. Washington
This stirring dramatization of Booker T. Washington’s life is presented with
a contemporary energy. We come to understand the life and times of this
former Virginia slave, as we learn of Washington’s childhood, his abject poverty,

Beatrix Potter’s his growing understanding of personal responsibility, his commitment to

education, his founding of Tuskegee Institute, and his ultimate role as the
“The Tailor of Gloucester” foremost voice in black public affairs at the turn of the 20th Century. This
vibrant, thought-provoking drama speaks to today’s young audience on their
Book, Music and Lyrics by Paul Deiss
own terms and will inspire many discussions among your students. (3 – Adult)
What a treat it is to discover a holiday classic by Beatrix Potter. When a History, English, Language Arts, Multi-Cultural, Public Speaking, History, Reading,
poppycock mayor orders a cherry-colored coat for his Christmas wedding, Biography, Self-Esteem 
the poor Tailor of Gloucester works his fingers to the bone. All goes well until
the last button when the tailor runs out of silk thread. His faithful pet cat 1/27/11 – 1/31/11 & 3/1/11– 3/11/11 A “Helping Hands” Show.
and all the mice that live in the shop, come together on Christmas Eve, the
one blessed night a year when animals are given the power of speech, and
work together to finish the mayor’s coat for a miraculously happy ending on
Christmas Day. (K – 5) Art, Folk Tales, Mythology, Language Arts, Literary Classic,
History, Music, Reading

11/29/10 – 12/23/10 Save Money! Ask Us About Block Booking

Hugs and Kisses
Book and Lyrics by Bruce Craig Miller and Terry Bliss Music by Richard Giersch
Co-produced by Prevent Child Abuse Virginia and the Virginia Department of
Social Services
Nationally acclaimed, this award winning child sexual abuse prevention
musical is a proven intervention program for children in grades K through 5.
The play sensitively and inoffensively relates the story of a little girl who is
sexually abused. During the course of the play, she learns valuable lessons
that enable her to seek and obtain help from a trusted adult. Since 1983,
this landmark musical has been presented before the National Committee
for Prevention of Child Abuse, the U. S. Senate Subcommittee on Sexual
Victimization of Children, and every school district in Virginia. It is a time-
tested, early intervention teaching tool and a vital enhancement to your abuse
prevention curriculum. (K – 5) Family Ties, Language Arts, Prevention, Self-
Esteem, Character Development
10/1/10 – 11/19/10 and 2/4/11 – 5/6/11
Committed to Sponsor Service...
• We offer discounts for multiple bookings and block bookers if within 150
miles, which may include waiving the gasoline surcharge.
• We offer outstanding professional productions of entertaining plays and
musicals carefully connected to the national core curriculum.
• New sound systems in 2009. The FAA digital TV Conversion necessitated we
update all of our sound systems. As always our sound system are compatible
with your house systems or as stand alones.
• Online support materials including pictures and study guides at
www.TheatreIV.org
• Information and support through our toll free number (800) 235-8687 and
web site: www.TheatreIV.org
• Question-and-answer sessions between our cast and your audience
• Meet and greet the cast – At your request
• Our plays have a running time of 45 – 60 minutes
• We work hard to make our productions easy to book and easy on your staff.
• Load-In just two hours before 1st scheduled performance
• Breakdown in just 1 hour or less

Theatre IV is a nonprofit 501(c)3 charitable organization. We are grateful for the generous philan- • Minimal tech requirements
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If you are in Richmond, VA, be sure to see our Main Stage shows at the Empire
Theatre and at Barksdale Theatre. Call 804 344 5040 for tickets!
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Support Serving Richmond & Central
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Virginia continuing to enhance the lives of the youth of your community
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