Each year, Discovery Theater offers some performances on tour that can come to your school, library, or community center. These are great for school-wide assemblies, family nights, or a Kids Day Out program. Shows on tour for this school year are listed below.
To inquire about prices, availability, or to book a show, please email
Bright Cardinal Creative at info@brightcardinalcreative.com or call
(571) 249-5220.
Black Diamond
Recommended for Grades 2 to 6
Available Tour Dates: : February 8-28, 2025
For all booking inquiries, please contact Bright Cardinal Creative at info@brightcardinalcreative.com
Hit a home run with a spirit-rousing musical play about the "other" major league. This Discovery Theater original chronicles the struggles and triumphs of pioneering African American baseball players. The all-star lineup of heroes includes Moses "Fleet" Walker, who became the game's first black pro in the 1880s; Andrew "Rube" Foster, hailed as the father of black baseball; power hitter Josh "Spitfire" Gibson; athlete-philosopher Satchel Paige; and a young Jackie Robinson, who first integrated the major leagues. You'll stand up and cheer for the players who made sports history—and American history, too!
Connections to the Classroom: Black History Month; Music; American History; Sports History; Theater/Performing Arts
Mother Earth & Me
Recommended for Kindergarten to Grade 5
Available Tour Dates: April 5 to 26, 2025
For all booking inquiries, please contact Bright Cardinal Creative at info@brightcardinalcreative.com
The magic of earth science takes center stage in this fun, interactive Discovery Theater original. Explore the origins of our planet, sing about the water cycle, and understand our vital role to protect the ecosystem. Science and folklore about the "big blue marble" we call home kick off Earth Month, and audiences become Earth Superheroes and take home some great ideas to start right away!
New this year: This show has two versions, one targeting the science curriculum focuses of K to Grade 2, and the other for Grades 3 to 5, each reinforcing topics explored in the state standards for DMV schools.
Connections to the Classroom: STEAM; Call and Response; Music; Literacy; Theater/Performing Arts
Spring Discovery Plays
Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood & Jojo's Backyard Safari
Recommended for Pre-K to Grade 1
Available Tour Dates: May 1 to 24, 2025
For all booking inquiries, please contact Bright Cardinal Creative at info@brightcardinalcreative.com
In 2013, Discovery Theater developed an innovative arts/education program for DCPS early education teachers and their students in classrooms which implemented the "Tools of the Mind" curriculum. Multiple plays were created as part of in-school residencies promoting creativity, enriched play, and student-led inquiry in early childhood classrooms. These plays are now presented at the Smithsonian as 'Discovery Plays' for our youngest learners to encourage everyone to 'get into the act.'
Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: Join us on an adventure through the neighborhood led by our favorite community helpers. We'll meet the crossing guard, the librarian, and all become volunteer firefighters. Recycled crafting and interactive songs make this community day the perfect blend of learning and just plain fun! One of our Discovery Plays for your youngest learners.
Jojo's Backyard Safari: It's time for high adventure as Jojo goes on the lookout for all kinds of fascinating creatures in the wilds of his very own yard. What will he find hidden in plain sight? Come along on the trek as we learn, create, and play in this musical mini-travelogue about the hidden natural world close to home. One of our Discovery Plays for your youngest learners.
Connections to the Classroom: Literacy; Numeracy; Social-emotional Learning; STEM; Music; Call and Response; Theater/Performing Arts
