North Texas Performing Arts Page to Stage series develops literacy through the performing arts by bringing beloved books to life! Children and teachers alike will be delighted by our fully-staged musicals performed by a professional troupe of actors. Theatre field trips are the perfect compliment to your literacy and arts curriculum.

Shows are approximately 1hr and perfect for preschool-5th grade.

Questions? Email Samantha at sreser@ntpa.org

“Thank you for a fantastic field trip today! Please let the cast and crew know that everyone, including the adults, had a great time and were very impressed by such a great performance. Hopefully I’ll be seeing you again next school year!”

Two Ways to Engage!

Field Trip Shows: Your school comes to our theatre!

Give your students the full theatre experience by taking a field trip to the theatre. Students will see a full production with theatre lighting, sets, and sound. Our performing arts facilities provide raised seating giving every child the perfect view to enriching educational performing arts.

Touring Shows: We come to your school!

Bring the art of theatre straight into your school building! We bring the actors, sets, props and theatre magic to you. Perfect for schools with tight budgets or tight schedules. Shows are flexible and can perform in any space. Approximate run time: 45 minutes.

Field Trip Show – James and the Giant Peach TYA

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Synopsis

When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach… and launches a journey of enormous proportions. Suddenly, James finds himself in the center of the gigantic peach – among human-sized insects with equally oversized personalities – but, after it falls from the tree and rolls into the ocean, the group faces hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements. Thanks to James’ quick wit and creative thinking, the residents learn to live and work together as a family. The dangerous voyage is a success, but the adventure takes a whole new twist once they land on the Empire State Building.

In-House/Field Trip Dates

Thursday, May 16, 10:00 am
Thursday, May 16, 7:15 pm
Friday, May 17, 10:00 am
Friday, May 17, 7:15 pm
Saturday, May 18, 2:15 pm
Saturday, May 18, 7:15 pm

Credits

Director: Jason Villarreal
Assistant Director: Samantha Reser
Choreographer: Bonnie Grugle
Book by: Timothy Allen McDonald
Music and Lyrics by: Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
Based on the book, “James and the Giant Peach” by Roald Dahl.

Pricing

Field Trip Pricing: For audiences up to 230

  • $7/ticket (One free Chaperone ticket available for every 12 tickets purchased.)
  • $4/ticket for Title 1 Schools
  • $10/ticket for general public

 

Touring Pricing: For audiences up to 300

  • 1 Performance: $900
  • 2 Performances: $1,350
  • 3 Performances: $1,600

Additional charges may be added if touring location is more than 15 miles from Willow Bend Center of the Arts (located at The Shops at Willow Bend).

Subsidized rates/discounts available based on need and availability of funding. Inquire when booking.

A 25% deposit is required to confirm booking.

Our Theatre

Willow Bend Center of the Arts
6121 W. Park Blvd. B216
Plano, TX 75093

Become a Page to Stage Sponsor

We are determined to bring the magic of theatre and the love of reading to children from all walks of life. With access to our programming, children in underprivileged communities will be freed from the limits placed on them by poverty. We welcome you to join us in bringing the performing arts to DFW Title 1 schools, inner-city organizations, and family shelters.
Are you ready to support reading, creativity, and imagination for every student?

Learn more about becoming a Page to Stage sponsor