For Educators

Located in Barberton, Ohio but our programs for students extend far beyond the Magical Theatre Company stage.
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Bring Your Students to Us

Take your students on a thrilling trip to Magical Theatre! Seeing a live stage show during the school day is an inspiring, out-of-classroom experience for students and staff. We offer you the opportunity to make this a bigger, more engaging experience than just a one-day event.

First, students read the book.

Teachers use the Educational Study Guide provided by Magical Theatre Company to prepare students for the play. This lets you point out differences between the book and play and other insights that will pique the interest and arouse the curiosity of students long before they see the show.

Students experience the play.

After the play, students get to meet the actors, directors, sound operators and other crew members. They see these creative professionals as real people who listen to their questions and acknowledge them as young people who have something real to say.

To further engage students in the performance they experienced, teachers can use our Study Guide for lesson plans in most subjects, including language arts, physical education, social studies, science, math, life skills and more.

2023-2024 Season Upcoming Performances

Traveling Shows

Interested in organizing a fun assembly or performance for your school, church or other organization? Magical Theatre Company creates original productions that bring the thrill of live theatre right to your audiences.

Mother Goose She can fly to your school, library, church, just about anywhere!

A brand new piece written by us expressly for your littlest audience. This very interactive experience will tickle your kids as they learn so many classic rhymes and songs from Mother Goose herself.
Adapted to the stage by Adam Hoffman
Directed by: Dennis O’Connell | Created for children Ages 3-5.
Limited availability. Call (330) 848-3708 or contact us to book.

Aesop's Fables By Mike Kenny

Life Lessons for the kiddos presented with lots of laughs. The Tortoise & the Hare, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, The Lion & the Mouse and others.
Adapted to the stage by Adam Hoffman.
Directed by: Dennis O’Connell | Most enjoyed by grades 1 and up.
Produced by special arrangement with Plays for New Audiences.
Limited availability. Call (330) 848-3708 or contact us to book

Kidscripts

Give your students the opportunity to write stories that will be brought to life by Magical Theatre’s professional acting company.

Our KidScripts program is used by educators as a tool to strengthen literacy and arts appreciation in the classroom – and students LOVE getting to watch their stories acted out in front of them and their peers in a “world premiere” performed right in their own school. What better hands-on experience for students than seeing how their own ideas get turned into a professional play!

Sold out for 2022.

Other Educational Offerings

School Residencies

Want to integrate Drama into your school’s curriculum, or offer classes in Acting, Creative Dramatics, Improvisation and more? Our professional actors are available for school residencies that are tailored to meet the needs of educators.

Workshops

Your students can learn from our pros! Magical Theatre Company’s professional actors are happy to share their talent, skill and training with your students. Try integrating workshops into your drama program

Summer Drama Camps

During your well-earned summer break, we will host summer theater camps that extend learning through the theater arts for students. If you know students interested in theatre, send them our way this summer.

Learn More Your Students’ Love for Theatre Will Blossom

Magical Theatre Company’s tools and programs enable many magic moments for students and educators – all while strengthening learning skills and immersing them in a new experience. Talk to us today about the different ways you can incorporate theatre into your curriculum.

“My students have witnessed the amazing transformation of award-winning children’s literature into awe-inspiring performances that engage and excite our students. We have seen over 18 years of performances ranging from The BFG to A Wrinkle in Time. Each one has had a lasting impression on my students and on me. Magical Theatre Company has that affect on people.”

Jon Bryan

Tallmadge Elementary, Tallmadge

“We are so lucky to have Magical Theatre in our community.  We are fortunate that you care enough to research what is required material and relevant information for our students.  Arts integration is the key to meaningful learning.”

Amy Heffernan

Miller South School VPA, Akron

“The actors’ portrayal of characters brought content to life for the students & enriched their learning.”

Jessica Matz

Dalton Middle School, Dalton

“Going to Magical Theatre Company: It’s the best thing that could happen to us. The kids were totally wowed by the acting, the costumes, the drama. That’s glorious.”

John Wilson

Chapel Hill Christian School, Akron